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Germany's far-right AfD welcomes Musk backing
Germany's far-right AfD welcomes Musk backing

Germany’s far-right AfD welcomes Musk backing

After Elon Musk posted his support for Germany’s far-right AfD, the party’s leader Alice Weidel expressed her gratitude. Other German lawmakers have criticized “interference” in the country’s upcoming federal elections. The leader
2 days ago
China, Japan, and South Korea to push free trade talks
China, Japan, and South Korea to push free trade talks

China, Japan, and South Korea to push free trade talks

Chinese Premier Li Qiang described a trilateral summit in Seoul as a “new beginning.” Along with steps towards a free trade agreement, the three countries also reaffirmed their goal of a denuclearized
7 months ago

France to lift New Caledonia state of emergency

The unrest erupted as the French legislature in Paris debated amending the French constitution to make changes to voter lists in New Caledonia. The state of emergency in riot-hit New Caledonia will be lifted on
7 months ago
US issues sanctions over Georgia's 'foreign agent' bill
US issues sanctions over Georgia's 'foreign agent' bill

US issues sanctions over Georgia’s ‘foreign agent’ bill

The US is imposing visa restrictions on individuals “undermining democracy” in the South Caucasus country, after the Georgian parliament passed a controversial bill. The United States said it is introducing new visa restrictions on Georgia after
7 months ago
France's Macron holds talks in riot-hit New Caledonia
France's Macron holds talks in riot-hit New Caledonia

France’s Macron holds talks in riot-hit New Caledonia

The French president has called ongoing violence in the South Pacific French archipelago an “unprecedented insurrection.” A recent change to voting rights has worsened the situation. President Emmanuel Macron met with local officials
7 months ago
Gemany: Far-right AfD bans top EU candidate from campaigning
Gemany: Far-right AfD bans top EU candidate from campaigning

Gemany: Far-right AfD bans top EU candidate from campaigning

Maximilian Krah is being investigated for suspicious links to Russia and China, and recently made headlines for saying that not all members of the Nazi SS forces were “criminals.” Germany’s far-right Alternative
7 months ago
Vietnam elects To Lam as new president
Vietnam elects To Lam as new president

Vietnam elects To Lam as new president

In a secret ballot, 472 out of 473 deputies voted in favor of To Lam’s nomination. Vietnam’s National Assembly elected Public Security Minister To Lam as the country’s new president on Wednesday. In
7 months ago
Germany: Politically motivated crimes spike in 2023
Germany: Politically motivated crimes spike in 2023

Germany: Politically motivated crimes spike in 2023

Politically motivated crimes in Germany rose in 2023 more than in any year over the past two decades. War in the Middle East and increased political polarization at home both appear to
7 months ago
Trump hush money trial: Judge scolds witness for behavior
Trump hush money trial: Judge scolds witness for behavior

Trump hush money trial: Judge scolds witness for behavior

Judge Juan Merchan threatened to remove the witness in Donald Trump’s New York hush money case, after he uttered words like “jeez” and “ridiculous” under his breath from the witness stand. In
7 months ago
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