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Jamaica enacts legal crackdown on domestic violence

January 22, 2024

Jamaica enacts legal crackdown on domestic violence

The Jamaican government on Monday adopted stricter domestic violence laws, including expansion of what protection orders cover and stricter penalties for their violation.

Iranian foreign minister heading to Pakistan for talks on exchanged missile strikes

January 22, 2024

Iranian foreign minister heading to Pakistan for talks on exchanged missile strikes

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian will visit Pakistan next week to discuss missile strikes launched by both countries last week, reportedly targeting Baluch groups.

WEF leaders pressed on how they will 'Trump-proof their economies' if he wins election

January 19, 2024

WEF leaders pressed on how they will 'Trump-proof their economies' if he wins election

Bloomberg's Francine Lacqua spoke with various leaders from different parts of the world during a panel at the World Economic Forum about Trump potentially regaining the presidency.

Slovak Parliament Speaker, a close ally of populist Fico government, announces presidential run

January 19, 2024

Slovak Parliament Speaker, a close ally of populist Fico government, announces presidential run

Slovak Parliament Speaker Peter Pellegrini announced his bid for the nation's presidency Friday after incumbent Zuzana Čaputová chose to forego reelection.

Namibian president to undergo cancer treatment

January 19, 2024

Namibian president to undergo cancer treatment

Namibian President Hage Geingob will be treated for cancer after routine examinations led to its detection. No further details on the 82-year-old's condition were reported.

Unrest continues in Comoros after president's controversial reelection win

January 18, 2024

Unrest continues in Comoros after president's controversial reelection win

Riots and unrest continued Thursday in the Indian Ocean island nation of Comoros, following President Azali Assoumani's contentious reelection.

Slovene government to set up temporary migrant facilities at Croatian border

January 18, 2024

Slovene government to set up temporary migrant facilities at Croatian border

Slovenia will establish temporary migrant handling facilities at the Croatian border, the central European nation's government announced Thursday.

Ex-leader's son renounces French nationality to run for president of Senegal

January 18, 2024

Ex-leader's son renounces French nationality to run for president of Senegal

Former Senegalese President Abdoulaye Wade's son, Karim, has renounced his French nationality so he can legally seek the office once held by his father.

US ambassador to Russia visits imprisoned Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich

January 18, 2024

US ambassador to Russia visits imprisoned Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich

Lynn Tracy, U.S. ambassador to the Russian Federation, visited detained Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich in Lefortovo Prison in Moscow.

Argentine president praised for calling out Davos elites abandoning freedom for socialism: 'Drops truth bombs'

January 18, 2024

Argentine president praised for calling out Davos elites abandoning freedom for socialism: 'Drops truth bombs'

Argentine President Javier Milei confronted elites at the WEF annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland, this week, saying that collectivist agendas put the West in "danger."