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Russia's Medvedev compares Germany's Merz to Nazi Goebbels
Russia's Medvedev compares Germany's Merz to Nazi Goebbels

Russia’s Medvedev compares Germany’s Merz to Nazi Goebbels

Former Russian President Medvedev compared Friedrich Merz, Germany’s likely next chancellor, to Nazi propaganda chief Joseph Goebbels. Meanwhile, Moscow has declared another German political organization “undesirable.” “You’re not in power yet but
2 months ago
India detains protesting farmers, camps bulldozed
India detains protesting farmers, camps bulldozed

India detains protesting farmers, camps bulldozed

Farmers protested on highways in northern India. Many camped out due to a long-standing dispute over crop price guarantees. Police in India’s northern state of Punjab detained hundreds of farmers who have been protesting for over
2 months ago
Ukraine updates: Zelenskyy agrees to 'partial ceasefire'
Ukraine updates: Zelenskyy agrees to 'partial ceasefire'

China executed 4 Canadians this year, Ottawa says

The four Canadian citizens were executed by China despite former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s appeal for clemency. China claims the Canadians were guilty of drug offenses. China executed four Canadian nationals in recent
2 months ago
Ukraine updates: Trump, Putin agree on 30-day energy truce
Ukraine updates: Trump, Putin agree on 30-day energy truce

Ukraine updates: Trump, Putin agree on 30-day energy truce

The two leaders agreed on a 30-day ceasefire for energy and infrastructure. Additional negotiations are set to begin “immediately” in the Middle East, the White House said. Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump agreed in
2 months ago
India: Nagpur sees clashes over Mughal emperor's tomb
India: Nagpur sees clashes over Mughal emperor's tomb

India: Nagpur sees clashes over Mughal emperor’s tomb

The clashes centered around demands from Hindu nationalists for the removal of the tomb of the former Muslim emperor Aurangzeb. Several people, including police officers, have been injured. Around a dozen people
2 months ago
India approves Chandrayaan-5 moon mission
India approves Chandrayaan-5 moon mission

India approves Chandrayaan-5 moon mission

India is planning to launch a fifth lunar probe carrying a 25-kilogram rover, in association with Japan, after becoming the fourth country to achieve a soft landing on the moon. The Indian government has
3 months ago
Brazil: Bolsonaro and supporters rally against coup charges
Brazil: Bolsonaro and supporters rally against coup charges

Brazil: Bolsonaro and supporters rally against coup charges

Former far-right President Jair Bolsonaro joined protesters at Copacabana Beach amid legal troubles over alleged attempts to overthrow President Lula’s government in 2023. Thousands of supporters of Brazil’s former President Jair Bolsonaro rallied at Brazil’s famous
3 months ago
China, Russia, Iran diplomats hold nuclear talks
China, Russia, Iran diplomats hold nuclear talks

China, Russia, Iran diplomats hold nuclear talks

Senior diplomats from China, Russia and Iran have gathered in Beijing to talk about Iran’s nuclear program. China has called for a “diplomatic” Iran nuclear solution. Diplomats from China, Russia and Iran met in Beijing
3 months ago
EU to invest $5bn in South Africa after US aid withdrawal
EU to invest $5bn in South Africa after US aid withdrawal

EU to invest $5bn in South Africa after US aid withdrawal

Donald Trump’s cancellation of millions in aid to the country left a massive funding gap. The EU’s investment package includes funding to boost vaccine manufacturing and for a transition to clean energy.
3 months ago