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Africa February 27, 2024

Nigerian labor unions strike over inflation, ailing economy

Nigerian union workers began a nationwide strike on Tuesday in protest of grave economic conditions, putting crucial services in limbo in Africa's most populous country.

Europe February 26, 2024

Moscow ally Serbia cracks down on anti-war Russians living in the Balkan country

Thousands of Russians have fled their country, with many arriving in culturally similar Serbia, but the Vucic government appears to be cracking down on anti-Putin sentiments.

Ukraine February 26, 2024

France’s Macron not ruling out Western troops on the ground in Ukraine

French President Emmanual Macron said Monday after meeting with European leaders that sending Western troops to Ukraine was not being ruled out.

Africa February 26, 2024

Senegal's president estimates coming election date as postponement plans fall through

Senegalese President Macky Sall said Monday that he anticipates elections will be held before the rainy season, reaffirming claims he'll leave office before his mandate ends.

Africa February 26, 2024

Rebels kill 9 in Burundi attack

Nine people were killed in an attack by RED-Tabara rebels in Burundi, with the government accusing neighboring Rwanda of supporting the attack's perpetrators.

Mexico February 26, 2024

Mexican president slams YouTube for taking down his video that shared a journalist's phone number

Firebrand leftist Mexican president AMLO argues that the moral authority of his office exempts him from laws preventing the publicizing of personal information

South America February 26, 2024

Argentine province threatens to cut country's energy supply in dispute with President Milei

Argentine President Milei's government held back about $16 million from the province of Chubut, citing debt the region owed, so Chubut threatened to cut the country's energy supply.

Mexico February 26, 2024

Mexican former mayor Sheinbaum holds strong lead in race for Mexico's presidency, new poll shows

One candidate for President of Mexico is holding a lead ahead of the campaign start, per a new poll. Former mayor Claudia Sheinbaum is also a close ally of the current president.

Mexico February 23, 2024

Mexican president defends sharing NYT reporter's number; says privacy laws don't apply to him

Left-wing Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador defended Friday his decision to publish the phone number of a New York Times reporter.

Ukraine February 23, 2024

Ukraine's top diplomat tells skeptics at the UN that his country 'will win the war'

Addressing the U.N., Ukraine's foreign minister claims the country will ultimately be victorious over Russia, urges world to stand with his nation.

Pakistan February 23, 2024

Imprisoned former Pakistani PM Imran Khan addresses IMF in election audit push

Imprisoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan of Pakistan is urging the International Monetary Fund to link talks with the government to an audit of this year's election.