World Politics - Page 43

May 14, 2024

Argentina reports its first single-digit inflation in 6 months as markets swoon and costs hit home

For the first time in 6 months, Argentina's monthly inflation rate lowered to a single-digit rate in April; President Javier Milei’s austerity program is aimed at fixing the country's economy.

May 14, 2024

German court convicts prominent far-right politician for using a Nazi slogan, imposes a fine

Björn Höcke, a well-known figure in the far-right Alternative for Germany party, has been convicted by a German court of knowingly using a Nazi slogan in a speech.

May 13, 2024

North Macedonia’s new president seeks to sidestep disputes with EU neighbors

North Macedonia, a European Union candidate, is seeking to calm disputes with Greece and Bulgaria after the election victory of a conservative-backed president and coalition.

May 13, 2024

Pakistan, US discuss how to tackle the regional security threat posed by IS group and local Taliban

U.S. and Pakistani officials have held talks regarding expanding cooperation in tackling security threats by the Pakistani Taliban and an affiliate of the Islamic State group.

May 13, 2024

Argentina will get next installment of bailout as IMF praises Milei's austerity policies

Argentina's biggest creditor, the International Monetary Fund, agreed to release the next portion of loans due under a bailout program; $792 million will soon be available to the country's government.

May 13, 2024

Belfast judge says parts of the UK's migrant deportation law shouldn't apply to Northern Ireland

A Belfast judge has ruled that the law in the U.K. to deport migrants should not apply in Northern Ireland as parts of it undermine human rights protections.

May 10, 2024

Iraq asks UN to abandon political mission in Baghdad

The Iraqi government requested Wednesday that the U.N. end a mission aimed at promoting governance and human rights reforms in the strife-torn nation by the end of next year.

May 10, 2024

Xi leaves Hungary, concluding 5-day tour of Europe

Chinese President Xi Jinping departed from Hungary on Friday, marking the end of a five-day European tour meant to reinforce Beijing's influence over the continent.

May 10, 2024

Top Maltese politician resigns over charges in high-profile hospital scandal

Deputy Prime Minister Chris Fearne of Malta resigned Friday, also abandoning his European Commission bid, after being charged with fraud.

May 9, 2024

Argentina labor unions' 24-hour strike against President Milei paralyzes daily life

Argentina's biggest trade unions have staged a mass general 24-hour-long strike that led to hundreds of flights canceled and key transportation lines halted.