World Politics - Page 64

March 11, 2024

French government hit with 'unprecedented' wave of cyberattacks

The French government on Monday announced that several of its services were being targeted by cyberattacks of "unprecedented intensity."

March 11, 2024

South Africa's ruling party fields election candidates who have faced graft allegations

South Africa's African National Congress has long faced allegations of corruption, which have only been furthered by new accusations against current candidates.

March 11, 2024

Pakistan swears in new prime minister's Cabinet

Newly-elected Pakistani Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif's 19-member Cabinet was sworn in Monday by President Asif Ali Zardari in Islamabad.

March 9, 2024

Ireland constitutional amendment to redefine family, woman's roles rejected: Prime Minster

A dual referendum in the Ireland on redefining family and women’s roles in the constitution was defeated in a Saturday vote.

March 7, 2024

UN chief urges Sudan's warring parties to halt hostilities during Muslim holy month of Ramadan

As Sudan faces a protracted civil war between the military and paramilitary forces, the U.N. Secretary-General is calling for a Ramadan-linked ceasefire.

March 7, 2024

Haiti extends a state of emergency and nighttime curfew to try and repel widespread gang attacks

A nighttime curfew and state of emergency are the tools being used by the fragile Haitian government in a desperate attempt to stave off the rise of armed gangs.

March 7, 2024

Swedish security service says 4 people arrested on suspicion of preparing 'terrorist offenses'

Sweden's Security Service has arrested four individuals in an investigation probing Islamic extremism, as tensions remain high following Quran burnings.

March 7, 2024

As China's influence grows, India and Japan agree to increase security, economic ties

India's foreign minister traveled to Japan to meet with his counterpart. The two countries agreed to increase security and economic cooperation as China's regional influence grows.

March 6, 2024

Gang violence locks Haitian PM out of country amid mounting pressure to resign

Haitian Prime Minister Ariel Henry is struggling to keep his grip on power after gang attacks closed off the country's main airport while he was abroad.

March 6, 2024

Senegal sets March 24 election date after controversial delay

The Senegalese government on Wednesday issued a statement setting March 24 as the new date of the country's delayed presidential election.