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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
Russia: Putin picks Mishustin to stay on as prime minister
Russia: Putin picks Mishustin to stay on as prime minister

Russia: Putin picks Mishustin to stay on as prime minister

Russian President Vladimir Putin has said he would like Mikhail Mishustin to be reappointed as prime minister. Mishustin has been credited with keeping the Russian economy afloat amid Western sanctions. Russian President Vladimir
8 months ago
Junta chief Deby declared winner of presidential vote
Junta chief Deby declared winner of presidential vote

Chad: Junta chief Deby declared winner of presidential vote

His father ruled Chad for a generation and now Mahamat Deby Itno has consolidated the family dynasty with victory in the presidential election. Military leader Mahamat Deby Itno has been declared the winner of this
8 months ago
Germany: 2 far-right AfD politicians attacked in Stuttgart
Germany: 2 far-right AfD politicians attacked in Stuttgart

Germany: 2 far-right AfD politicians attacked in Stuttgart

Police said two state lawmakers were slightly injured at an event marking the the 75th anniversary of Germany’s constitution. Police in the southwestern German state of Baden-Württemberg said two politicians were attacked in the
8 months ago
Argentina: Unions call nationwide strike over Milei's policy
Argentina: Unions call nationwide strike over Milei's policy

Argentina: Unions call nationwide strike over Milei’s policy

Labor unions called for people to strike against President Javier Milei’s austerity agenda after the lower house of Argentina’s Congress approved a downsized version of Milei’s economic overhaul package in April. Major
8 months ago
China's Xi to meet Orban in Hungary
China's Xi to meet Orban in Hungary

China’s Xi to meet Orban in Hungary

The last stop in the Chinese president’s Europe tour is Hungary — the first EU country to participate in Xi’s signature Belt and Road Initiative. Chinese President Xi Jinping is due to hold
8 months ago
Australia and Tuvalu strike new security deal
Australia and Tuvalu strike new security deal

Australia and Tuvalu strike new security deal

Tuvalu raised sovereignty concerns after an earlier pact gave Australia veto power over any other security or defense agreement the tiny South Pacific island nation pursued with a third country, such as
8 months ago
North Macedonia: Right-wing opposition set for big victory
North Macedonia: Right-wing opposition set for big victory

North Macedonia: Right-wing opposition set for big victory

Early results put the right-wing VMRO-DPMNE far ahead in the vote for North Macedonia’s parliament, with President Stevo Pendarovski conceding defeat to VMRO-DPMNE’s Gordana Siljanovska-Davkova. Polls have closed in North Macedonia following parliamentary elections and
8 months ago
North Macedonia votes in polls crucial for EU membership
North Macedonia votes in polls crucial for EU membership

North Macedonia votes in polls crucial for EU membership

The Balkan country’s hope for joining the EU hinges upon the results of the parliamentary elections, which are likely to be won by the center-right coalition. Polling in North Macedonia for parliamentary elections as
8 months ago
Court bans 'Glory to Hong Kong' protest song
Court bans 'Glory to Hong Kong' protest song

Court bans ‘Glory to Hong Kong’ protest song

An appeals court has granted a Hong Kong government request to ban a popular protest song. The ruling deepens concerns about the ebbing away of freedom in the semi-autonomous territory. Hong Kong’s appeal
8 months ago
India elections: Voters line up for third phase of polling
India elections: Voters line up for third phase of polling

India elections: Voters line up for third phase of polling

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is among millions of voters heading to the polls in the third round of India’s mammoth general elections. Polling for the third phase of Indian elections got underway on
8 months ago
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