World Politics - Page 78

Putin, Lukashenko talk Russia-Belarus alliance in St. Petersburg

January 29, 2024

Putin, Lukashenko talk Russia-Belarus alliance in St. Petersburg

Presidents Vladimir Putin of Russia and Alexander Lukashenko of Belarus met Monday to discuss the further expansion of their political, economic and military alliance.

NATO chief urges US lawmakers to continue supporting Ukraine, warns Beijing is watching

January 28, 2024

NATO chief urges US lawmakers to continue supporting Ukraine, warns Beijing is watching

NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg will meet with top U.S. defense officials and lawmakers this week to discuss the continued aid to Ukraine.

Venezuela’s highest court upholds ban on opposition presidential candidate

January 26, 2024

Venezuela’s highest court upholds ban on opposition presidential candidate

Venezuela's top court has upheld a ban on opposition leader Maria Corina Machado from participating in the nation's 2024 presidential election.

Leader of Somalia's breakaway Somaliland says deal with Ethiopia will allow it to build a naval base

January 26, 2024

Leader of Somalia's breakaway Somaliland says deal with Ethiopia will allow it to build a naval base

A variety of regional and international groups allege that Somaliland's agreement to grant maritime access to landlocked Ethiopia is a violation of international law.

Protesting farmers heap pressure on new French prime minister ahead of hotly anticipated measures

January 26, 2024

Protesting farmers heap pressure on new French prime minister ahead of hotly anticipated measures

Angry farmers shut down key stretches of French highways, as they demand that the government take measures to protect their industry, and boost their earnings.

Gang violence is surging to unprecedented levels in Haiti, UN envoy says

January 25, 2024

Gang violence is surging to unprecedented levels in Haiti, UN envoy says

In a report to the U.N. Security Council, special envoy notes 8,400 victims of gang violence, and research suggests gangs currently control 80% of the capital.

Brazil's former intelligence boss investigated in probe of alleged political spying, official says

January 25, 2024

Brazil's former intelligence boss investigated in probe of alleged political spying, official says

The former head of Brazil's national intelligence is being investigated for allegations of political spying on opponents; currently he is also a candidate for Rio de Janeiro mayor.

French President Macron arrives in India, where he'll be chief guest at National Day celebrations

January 25, 2024

French President Macron arrives in India, where he'll be chief guest at National Day celebrations

Emmanuel Macron and Narendra Modi enjoyed sightseeing and a parade in the city of Jaipur, as they meet to discuss their nations' geopolitical and economic ties.

Rights group reports more arrests as Belarus intensifies crackdown on dissent

January 25, 2024

Rights group reports more arrests as Belarus intensifies crackdown on dissent

At least 159 have been victims of searches or detentions across Belarus, including journalists and dissidents, according to a human rights group.

US expresses concerns over Sri Lanka's controversial internet regulation law

January 25, 2024

US expresses concerns over Sri Lanka's controversial internet regulation law

Sri Lanka's Online Safety bill passed overwhelmingly in Parliament, but critics say it could be abused to punish and prosecute political speech.