World Politics - Page 84

Former Pakistani PM Imran Khan indicted on graft charges alongside wife

January 9, 2024

Former Pakistani PM Imran Khan indicted on graft charges alongside wife

A Pakistani court indicted former Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife on graft charges Tuesday, another serious political blow to the country's main opposition figure.

Belarus declines observation invite for parliamentary elections

January 8, 2024

Belarus declines observation invite for parliamentary elections

Belarus announced on Monday that it will not invite the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe to monitor its Feb. 25 elections.

Nigerian president suspends Poverty Alleviation minister over claims of questionable banking practices

January 8, 2024

Nigerian president suspends Poverty Alleviation minister over claims of questionable banking practices

Nigerian President Bola Tinubu suspended Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation Minister Betta Edu on Monday over her alleged use of a private bank account for state transactions.

French prime minister resigns amid immigration law blowback

January 8, 2024

French prime minister resigns amid immigration law blowback

Now-former French Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne resigned Monday over widespread political fallout over a controversial immigration reform law.

El Salvador's Bukele, an anti-gang hardliner, takes reelection bid abroad

January 4, 2024

El Salvador's Bukele, an anti-gang hardliner, takes reelection bid abroad

Right-wing Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele, currently on a six-month leave from office, has begun taking his controversial reelection campaign outside his home country.

Guatemala's former president released on bond; leaves prison for first time since 2015

January 4, 2024

Guatemala's former president released on bond; leaves prison for first time since 2015

Though free on bond, Pérez Molina, who was found guilty in a massive corruption scheme, could be returned to prison in the future, and will have to check in with authorities frequently.

Sudan paramilitary leader claims commitment to ceasefire, though peace talks remain stagnant

January 4, 2024

Sudan paramilitary leader claims commitment to ceasefire, though peace talks remain stagnant

Sudanese paramilitary leader Gen. Mohammed Hamdan Dagalo emphasized Thursday his apparent commitment to a ceasefire in a bloody civil war that has devastated the country.

Lukashenko signs law granting self criminal immunity for life

January 4, 2024

Lukashenko signs law granting self criminal immunity for life

Authoritarian Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko signed a law Thursday granting him lifelong immunity from criminal prosecution.

Stabbed Ugandan gay rights activist blames political rhetoric for attack

January 4, 2024

Stabbed Ugandan gay rights activist blames political rhetoric for attack

Steven Kabuye, a prominent Ugandan gay rights activist, blamed his Wednesday stabbing on growing intolerance of the LGBTQ community in political discourse.

Argentine court suspends labor changes in a blow to President Milei's economic plan

January 3, 2024

Argentine court suspends labor changes in a blow to President Milei's economic plan

A three-judge panel has ruled that President Milei's labor reforms extended beyond his presidential authority and required Congressional oversight.