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Colombian High Court Strips Former Senate President of Political Rights in Corruption Case
4 weeks ago
Colombian High Court Strips Former Senate President of Political Rights in Corruption Case
The ruling centers on allegations that Vasquez received 3 billion Colombian pesos (approximately US$911,000) from officials within the National Unit…
Máximo Kirchner Resigns as Lower House Leader in Protest Over IMF Deal
4 weeks ago
Máximo Kirchner Resigns as Lower House Leader in Protest Over IMF Deal
The resignation marks a significant rupture within the governing coalition at a critical moment. The IMF deal, which was finalized…
Bardella Faces Legal Threat and Antisemitism Allegations Amid French Political Tensions
4 weeks ago
Bardella Faces Legal Threat and Antisemitism Allegations Amid French Political Tensions
The controversy centers on written exchanges obtained by Mediapart that allegedly date back to 2013. According to the investigation, Bardella…
Romania’s Political Crisis Deepens as Parliament Rejects Third Prime Minister Nominee
4 weeks ago
Romania’s Political Crisis Deepens as Parliament Rejects Third Prime Minister Nominee
Muresan, a 45-year-old member of the European Parliament, had sought to form a "reform-oriented" center-right government to end a monthslong…
Romanian Parliament Rejects Third Prime Ministerial Bid, Deepening Political Deadlock
4 weeks ago
Romanian Parliament Rejects Third Prime Ministerial Bid, Deepening Political Deadlock
The rejection marks the third consecutive failure for President Nicușor Dan, who has nominated three candidates since May in an…
Canada marks sixth National Day for Truth and Reconciliation amid ongoing calls for justice
4 weeks ago
Canada marks sixth National Day for Truth and Reconciliation amid ongoing calls for justice
Commemorative activities took place across the country, including events at the Sipekne'katik First Nation residential school memorial site in Shubenacadie,…
Lula extends first-round lead, but runoff polls signal tight race in Brazil
4 weeks ago
Lula extends first-round lead, but runoff polls signal tight race in Brazil
The Quaest poll, commissioned by O Globo and TV Globo, places Lula at 39% of voting intentions compared with 34%…
Nigerian public servants threaten three-day strike over fuel prices and wage demands
4 weeks ago
Nigerian public servants threaten three-day strike over fuel prices and wage demands
The JNPSNC, a coalition of eight public sector unions, issued the warning in a statement released on Tuesday by its…
EFF Leader Julius Malema Apologises to Judicial Service Commission After Five-Year Legal Dispute
4 weeks ago
EFF Leader Julius Malema Apologises to Judicial Service Commission After Five-Year Legal Dispute
The conflict originated in April 2021, when Malema, serving as a JSC member, questioned Judge Matojane about a ruling the…
Romania President Nominates MEP Mureșan to Break Political Gridlock
4 weeks ago
Romania President Nominates MEP Mureșan to Break Political Gridlock
Announcing the decision at the Cotroceni Palace in Bucharest, President Dan acknowledged the severity of the impasse. “More than four…