World Politics - Page 79

Thousands take to streets in Slovakia in nationwide anti-government protests

January 25, 2024

Thousands take to streets in Slovakia in nationwide anti-government protests

Prime Minister Robert Fico's plans to amend the penal code have come under fire, as his left-wing populist government also faces challenges over its Ukraine position.

WHO chief says 'Disease X' preparation treaty in jeopardy, loss of sovereignty is ‘fake news’

January 25, 2024

WHO chief says 'Disease X' preparation treaty in jeopardy, loss of sovereignty is ‘fake news’

The WHO's deadline of getting a global pandemic treaty agreed in preparation for 'Disease X' risks not being met and he urged nations to come together to reach a deal.

Hungary is the last holdout for Sweden's NATO membership. So when will Orbán follow Turkey's lead?

January 24, 2024

Hungary is the last holdout for Sweden's NATO membership. So when will Orbán follow Turkey's lead?

Critics accuse Viktor Orban of stalling Hungary's approval of Sweden's NATO bid in an attempt to extract concessions from the EU, and prove his weight on the world stage.

Belarus arrests at least 64 in Lukashenko regime's latest anti-dissident crackdown

January 23, 2024

Belarus arrests at least 64 in Lukashenko regime's latest anti-dissident crackdown

At least 64 people were arrested Tuesday by Belarusian authorities on charges commonly used to persecute dissidents, the Viasna center reported.

Dueling political factions demonstrate in Venezuela's capital as presidential election race heats up

January 23, 2024

Dueling political factions demonstrate in Venezuela's capital as presidential election race heats up

Opposition leader Maria Corina Machado and incumbent President Nicolas Maduro are both seeking to rally supporters ahead of an election which will take place this year.

Former diplomat murdered near Haitian airport

January 23, 2024

Former diplomat murdered near Haitian airport

Claude Joazard, a former Haitian vice-consul to Dajabon, Dominican Republic, has reportedly been gunned down at a northern Haiti airport in Cap-Haïtien.

Turkey approves Sweden’s NATO membership bid

January 23, 2024

Turkey approves Sweden’s NATO membership bid

Turkey's parliament on Tuesday formally approved Sweden’s bid to join NATO, clearing a major hurdle for the Nordic country to join the military alliance.

Human rights court condemns Greece for IDing HIV-positive sex workers in 2012 crackdown

January 23, 2024

Human rights court condemns Greece for IDing HIV-positive sex workers in 2012 crackdown

The European Court of Human Rights ruled Tuesday that Greece had violated the privacy of women it identified in 2012 as HIV-positive prostitutes.

Russian lawmakers weigh bill to seize property from those who criticize Putin’s invasion of Ukraine

January 22, 2024

Russian lawmakers weigh bill to seize property from those who criticize Putin’s invasion of Ukraine

Russian lawmakers are considering a bill that proposes the state seize property from people who criticize Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine.

Former Malaysian leader dismisses graft probe into his son as political hit

January 22, 2024

Former Malaysian leader dismisses graft probe into his son as political hit

Former Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad has castigated a graft probe into his associates, including his eldest son, Mirzan, as politically motivated.