Central America May 16, 2024 Panama president-elect builds business-friendly cabinet In Panama President-elect Jose Raul Mulino's first cabinet selections, he has pulled an economist and business leaders into his ranks; he promised an administration 'friendly to the private sector.'
Europe May 16, 2024 A look at high-profile political assassinations and attempts this century Slovakia's PM Robert Fico was gravely wounded in an apparent assassination attempt weeks before an election; here's a look at other political assassinations and attempts this century.
Belarus May 16, 2024 Belarus targets opposition activists with raids and property seizures In the latest crackdown on dissent in Belarus, authorities announced raids and the seizure of property of more than 100 opposition activists who have left the country.
Europe May 16, 2024 South Africa urges UN's top court to order cease-fire in Gaza to shield citizens in Rafah During hearings held by the International Court of Justice over measures to stop Israel's military operation in Rafah, South Africa urged the top U.N. court to order a cease-fire in Gaza.
Turkey May 16, 2024 Turkey sentences pro-Kurdish politicians to lengthy prison terms over deadly 2014 riots Several pro-Kurdish politicians have been sentenced to between nine and 42 years in prison by a Turkish court over deadly riots in 2014 that left dozens dead and hundreds of others injured.
Europe May 15, 2024 Chances of Cyprus peace talks restart look dimmer as Turkish Cypriot leader sees no common ground Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar told U.N. envoy María Ángela Holguín Cuélla that he saw no common ground for a return to negotiations with Greek Cypriots to mend Cyprus' ethnic division.
Russia May 14, 2024 Putin signs decree naming new Russian government, including replacement of defense minister Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a decree naming a new government, including the replacement of defense minister Sergei Shoigu with former deputy prime minister Andrei Belousov.
South America May 14, 2024 Argentina reports its first single-digit inflation in 6 months as markets swoon and costs hit home For the first time in 6 months, Argentina's monthly inflation rate lowered to a single-digit rate in April; President Javier Milei’s austerity program is aimed at fixing the country's economy.
Germany May 14, 2024 German court convicts prominent far-right politician for using a Nazi slogan, imposes a fine Björn Höcke, a well-known figure in the far-right Alternative for Germany party, has been convicted by a German court of knowingly using a Nazi slogan in a speech.
Europe May 13, 2024 North Macedonia’s new president seeks to sidestep disputes with EU neighbors North Macedonia, a European Union candidate, is seeking to calm disputes with Greece and Bulgaria after the election victory of a conservative-backed president and coalition.
Middle East May 13, 2024 Pakistan, US discuss how to tackle the regional security threat posed by IS group and local Taliban U.S. and Pakistani officials have held talks regarding expanding cooperation in tackling security threats by the Pakistani Taliban and an affiliate of the Islamic State group.