Category: Politics

Slovak PM Robert Fico undergoes another operation following assassination attempt

Slovakia’s Prime Minister Robert Fico underwent a two-hour operation on Friday that have increased hopes for his recovery, a deputy prime minister said, following an assassination attempt this week that sent shockwaves through Europe. Deputy Prime Minister Robert Kalinak also said any decision to transfer Fico back to the capital Bratislava from the central city… Read More Slovak PM Robert Fico undergoes another operation following assassination attempt

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Taiwan lawmakers engage in brawl over parliament reforms

Taiwanese lawmakers shoved, tackled and hit each other in parliament on Friday in a bitter dispute about reforms to the chamber, just days before President-elect Lai Ching-te takes office without a legislative majority. Even before votes started to be cast, some lawmakers screamed at and shoved each other outside the legislative chamber, before the action… Read More Taiwan lawmakers engage in brawl over parliament reforms

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UK imposes sanctions on three companies over Russia-North Korea ‘arms-for-oil’ trade

Britain announced sanctions on Friday against three companies and one individual over what it called the “illicit ‘arms-for-oil’ trade” between Russia and North Korea. The announcement followed a decision by the United States to impose sanctions on two Russian individuals and three Russian companies for facilitating arms transfers between Russia and North Korea, including ballistic… Read More UK imposes sanctions on three companies over Russia-North Korea ‘arms-for-oil’ trade

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U.S. announces new sanctions over Russia-North Korea arms deal

The United States announced sanctions on Thursday on two Russian individuals and three Russian companies for facilitating arms transfers between Russia and North Korea, including ballistic missiles for use in Ukraine. It is the latest round of sanctions imposed by the Treasury and State departments to disrupt and expose arms transfers between the two countries,… Read More U.S. announces new sanctions over Russia-North Korea arms deal

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Chadian council confirms Mahamat Deby as winner of presidential election

Chad’s constitutional council confirmed Mahamat Idriss Deby as winner of the May 6 presidential election on Thursday after dismissing challenges by two losing candidates – cementing a victory that extended his family’s decades-long rule. Deby, who seized power the day rebels killed his father, President Idriss Deby, in 2021 and declared himself interim leader, won… Read More Chadian council confirms Mahamat Deby as winner of presidential election

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Russian President Vladimir Putin arrives China for state visit

Chinese President Xi Jinping pledged to work with counterpart Vladimir Putin to “rejuvenate” their countries as the pair started a day of talks in Beijing, saying China would “always be a good partner” of Russia, according to Chinese state media. Putin arrived earlier on Thursday for a two-day state visit that will include detailed talks… Read More Russian President Vladimir Putin arrives China for state visit

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Slovak PM Robert Fico in stable condition following assassination attempt

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico is no longer in a life-threatening condition after he was shot in an assassination attempt when leaving a government meeting on Wednesday, a government minister said. The gunman shot Fico, 59, five times, initially leaving the prime minister in critical condition and undergoing surgery hours later on Wednesday evening. “I… Read More Slovak PM Robert Fico in stable condition following assassination attempt

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