14 out of 16 pro-democracy activists were convicted in late May of this year, as they were found guilty of subversion. They join 31 other activists known for trying to “overthrow” the government in Hong Kong by organizing a fake election. Al Jazeera wrote that the fake election would have
Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un signed a partnership deal Wednesday, June 19th, 2024, that pledges mutual aid if either nation faces “aggression.” This pact proves to reflect the escalating tensions both countries have with Western countries like the United States. This deal may be
Afghanistan’s Taliban formally codified a long-ranging list of rules governing morality this week. These rules are promoted to be in line with Islamic Sharia law and will be enforced by the Morality Ministry. Based on a 2022 decree by the Taliban’s supreme leader, it is now an official law. Supreme
Denmark’s Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen was assaulted by a man in the capital of Copenhagen on Friday, June 7th, 2024. She had no outward signs of harm but was left “shocked” according to a statement from her office. The assault took place on a square in the center of Copenhagen.
New Zealand’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Winston Peters announced that talks of the nation’s partnership with the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (N.A.T.O.) will conclude in “coming months.” The alliance and New Zealand have been negotiating a partnership that aligns with N.A.T.O.’s new Individually Tailored Partnership Programme (I.T.P.P.) model. New Zealand is
On March 25th, 2024, Canada’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Melanie Joly announced that vulnerable Canadians would be evacuated out of Haiti. People have been unable to leave the nation due to escalating tensions and the danger surrounding the Port-au-Prince airport. Canada is now offering evacuations of nationals by helicopter to the
Mexico recently elected to pause relations with the United States and Canada following the countries’ condemnations of proposed Mexican judicial reform. Mexican officials stress that the pause solely applies to the embassies of the U.S. and Canada and not to the countries themselves. The decision was made by the current
Greek authorities, in coordination with the United States Drug Enforcement Administration, recovered 210 kilograms (Kg) of cocaine that was being trafficked into Europe from Latin America via seafood containers. The containers are believed to have originated in Peru with an intended destination of Croatia. Authorities also recovered USD 140,000 in
