Moldova’s pro-EU ruling party wins majority in pivotal vote Reuters Moldova’s ruling pro-EU party wins election marred by claims of Russian meddling CNN Moldova’s pro-E.U. party wins clear parliamentary majority, defeating pro-Russian groups NBC News Pro-EU party in Moldova set to win vote mired in claims of Russian interference BBC Moldova voters choose pro-EU government over Moscow-leaning alliance – … Read more
Israeli ministers decry Tel Aviv synagogue ruling | The Jerusalem Post Jerusalem Post/Israel News The decision by the municipality was met with some condemnation by Israeli officials. Jews read the Megillat Esther (the Story of Esther) on the eve of the Jewish holiday of Purim, in the Great Synagogue of Tel Aviv, March 23, 2024. … Read more
The US will cut exports to Sudan and lines of government credit after determining banned weapons were used in the conflict between government forces and the RSF. The United States will impose sanctions on Sudan after determining that the country’s military used chemical weapons last year while fighting against paramilitary forces. “The United States calls … Read more
The chief adviser of the interim government discusses whether it represents true change or replaces one elite with another. Is Bangladesh heading towards real reform or just trading one elite for another? Muhammad Yunus, Nobel Peace Prize laureate and chief adviser of Bangladesh’s interim government talks to Al Jazeera about the country’s fragile transition, promises … Read more
Every fall, when farmers across the rolling, red dirt hills of Idlib Province in northern Syria harvest their olive crops, they routinely find at least one representative of the local tax authority stationed at any oil press. The tax collector takes at least 5 percent of the oil, and farmers grouse that there are no … Read more
Germany’s ruling coalition collapsed after the chancellor, Olaf Scholz, sacked his finance minister and paved the way for a snap election – triggering political chaos in Europe’s largest economy just hours after Donald Trump won the US presidential election. Christian Lindner, the sacked minister, said: ‘The chancellor gave me an ultimatum to suspend the constitutional … Read more
President Mokgweetsi Masisi’s Botswana Democratic Party loses parliamentary majority in shock defeat. Botswana’s governing party has suffered a shock election defeat after nearly six decades in power, preliminary election results show. President Mokgweetsi Masisi’s Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) lost its grip on power on Friday after opposition parties won 31 of 61 seats in parliament, … Read more
The winner of the Liberal Democratic Party’s leadership election in September will also become the next prime minister. Japan’s governing Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) is set to elect its new leader and the country’s next prime minister in September. The party’s announcement on Tuesday came after Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s sudden decision last week to … Read more
Top UN court rules that Israel’s decades-long occupation of the Palestinian territory is unlawful. Israeli settlements, which are illegal under international law, have been steadily expanding in the Palestinian territory for years. Now, the top court of the United Nations says it’s time for Israel to stop, reverse course and repair the damage. The International … Read more
Mixed reaction to judgement reflects political divisions in the US. A historic US Supreme Court ruling on presidential immunity has been welcomed by Donald Trump, but condemned by President Joe Biden. The judgement appears to strengthen presidential powers. What’s the long-term impact of this ruling – and its timing? Presenter: Mohammed Jamjoom Guests: Lynne Rambo … Read more