Politics

Clément VéritéNovember 11, 2021
Latvian parliament bans a Russian symbol in public
The ribbon of Saint George was used to commemorate WWII. It also became a political message supporting Russia, reviving the Soviet Union for the Latvian parliament.
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Clément VéritéNovember 11, 2021
Turkey fears the US blocks a military deal, further delaying production of tanks
Turkey found a deal with South Korea to move forward with its program to build new tanks. But the plan may change, and Turkey reportedly fears the U.S. would pressure South Korea to avoid transferring military technology.
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Clément VéritéNovember 10, 2021
Belgium unable to agree on its climate plan
With a fragmented political landscape, Belgium will not be able to announce an agreement for implementing its national climate policy during COP26.
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Clément VéritéNovember 10, 2021
Portuguese army involved in diamond smuggling investigation
Portugal arrested several ex-military officers suspected to have smuggled diamonds and gold during their deployment in a United Nations operation in Central African Republic.
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Clément VéritéNovember 8, 2021
Indonesian official didn’t say COP26 deforestation pledge was unfair
The nuance lies in the difference between deforestation and net zero deforestation. But the statement nor Indonesia is without any ambiguity.
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Clément VéritéNovember 8, 2021
Jair Bolsonaro, the least popular of 13 world leaders
Out of 13 world leaders, Narendra Modi is the most popular. For several months, the French President Emmanuel Macron was the most unpopular of all.
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Clément VéritéNovember 5, 2021
Political battle over a nationalist demonstration during Polish national day
Held every year on November 11 during the National Independence Day, it became a controversial face of the country's patriotism. During the Covid-19 pandemic, the mayor of Warsaw tried to block it.
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Clément VéritéNovember 5, 2021
One of the biggest government troll farms dismantled by Facebook in Nicaragua
Directly handled by government agencies, some accounts have been influencing the population since 2018.
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Clément VéritéOctober 28, 2021
Portugal wants to spend EU funds faster
Portugal passed a law to speed up the use of European Union's subsidies. The Court of Audits remains concerned about risks of corruption as Portugal is set to receive even more funds.
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Clément VéritéOctober 26, 2021
Kenya’s Deputy President offers money for sex workers to start new jobs
William Ruto wants to represent an alternative choice in the 2022 presidential elections by supporting people struggling in the hustle economy.
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Clément VéritéOctober 26, 2021
Ireland’s plan on reducing civil servants’ weekdays more expensive than provisioned
In December 2020, Ireland reverted part of an agreement that increased working hours for civil servants. But cost could be four times as high as originally provisioned while unions reject government's forecasts.
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Clément VéritéOctober 21, 2021
U.S. draft budget does not include a consulate in Western Sahara
The draft bill for the next budget exclude funds for a consulate in Western Sahara. The U.S. has yet recognized Morocco's sovereignty to facilitate relations between the Kingdom and Israel.
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Clément VéritéOctober 21, 2021
Eswatini pro-democracy unrest becomes a regional matter
Eswatini has been experiencing pro-democracy protests for several weeks. A delegation of South African countries will try to restore calm.
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Clément VéritéOctober 13, 2021
Kenya refuses ICJ ruling on territorial dispute against Somalia
The ICJ ruled in favor of Somalia about a long dispute with Kenya on their maritime boundaries at the core of diplomatic tensions between the neighbors. Kenya rejects the decision.
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Clément VéritéOctober 11, 2021
Peanut butter sandwich, chewing gum package and secret nuclear data
An American nuclear engineer and his wife have been charged with selling restricted information about the design of nuclear-powered warships. They made a deal with an undercover FBI agent.
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Clément VéritéOctober 1, 2021
Ethiopia expels 7 UN aid officials for “meddling in internal affairs”
Ethiopia decided to expel seven United Nations officials, including senior UN humanitarian officials. Few days earlier, the UN head chief aid asked the government to stop blocking trucks from delivering aid to the Tigray region.
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Clément VéritéSeptember 28, 2021
Malaysia and Sri Lanka pledge to become carbon neutral as early as 2050
With COP26 approaching, several countries like Malaysia and Sri Lanka dumped coal power plants this year to become carbon neutral.
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Clément VéritéSeptember 27, 2021
Berliners want to expropriate large real estate groups
1 million Berliners want the expropriation of large real estate companies and stop rent increases
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Clément VéritéSeptember 24, 2021
Peru and Venezuela agree to repatriate 42,000 Venezuelans
Peru and Venezuela agree to repatriate 42,000 Venezuelans willing to come back to their home country. The current refugee crisis is the world's second worst. Peru's position towards Venezuela also created confusion in a government formed recently. It was enhanced by the current discussions between Maduro's regime and opposition parties.
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Clément VéritéSeptember 23, 2021
International Court of Justice hears Nicaragua and Colombia on maritime dispute
Nicaragua and Colombia have been arguing for more than 20 years about a small archipelago for maritime territory. The International Court of Justice hears the arguments.
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Clément VéritéSeptember 23, 2021
U.A.E. terrorist list adds pressure on Nigeria’s officials
The United Arab Emirates terrorist list includes 6 Nigerians prosecuted for having funded Boko Haram. The list revives pressure on Nigeria to fight terrorism.
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Clément VéritéSeptember 17, 2021
Understanding the Australian Submarine Deal: What AUKUS Means for Each Country
What AUKUS means for China, France, New Zealand, Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia
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Clément VéritéSeptember 13, 2021
The Singapore Government Wants to Break Down “Foreign Interference”
Singapore wants to block access to "foreign hostile content" and could implement restrictions such as removing access to apps or forbidding advertisement on publications. The country started working on the law after tensions with Malaysia in 2019.
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Clément VéritéSeptember 8, 2021
The Russian minister of Rescue dies trying to rescue a man
The Russian Minister of Emergency situations died during an official visit as he tried to rescue a film director who slipped off a cliff and fell into water.
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Clément VéritéAugust 4, 2021
President of Egypt wants to increase the price of bread
President of Egypt wants to increase the price of subsidized bread. A sensitive topic as bread is a central piece of the Egyptian diet.
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Clément VéritéAugust 3, 2021
The Philippines Cancels U.S. Military Withdrawal
The Philippines finally decided to call back the abrogation of the Visiting Force Agreement with the United States. A withdrawal postponed three times and never acted.
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Clément VéritéJuly 27, 2021
Nikola Tesla on Croatian Euro Coins?
One of the figures to be minted on Croatia's euro coins will likely be Nikola Tesla. But Serbia claims his legacy.
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Clément VéritéJuly 21, 2021
In Cyprus, Get One’s Property Back but Recognize a Turkish Cyprus
Turkish President wants to restore properties to their owners in Varosha (Maraş), an area considered as a ghost town in Northern Cyprus. But it would mean recognizing a Turkish Cyprus.
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Clément VéritéJuly 20, 2021
State-owned Czech Radio Blacklisted in Russia
Moscow decided to ban access to the Russian version of a Czech state-owned broadcast station. Authorities would target an article from 2001. But the decision was made amid the highest tensions between the countries in 30 years.
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Clément VéritéJuly 6, 2021
Israeli Citizenship Law Extension Blocked for the First Time in 13 years
The amendment of the Citizenship law that bans Palestinians who marry Israelis to obtain legal status was not extended for the first time in 13 years.
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Clément VéritéJuly 2, 2021
Turkey Withdraws from Istanbul Convention
As announced in March, Turkey withdrew from the Istanbul Convention on the prevention of violence against women. It contradicted Turkish authority's views on homosexuality.
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Clément VéritéJuly 1, 2021
Violence Hits Tunisian Parliament Over Qatari Fund
A vocal female member of parliament in Tunisia was hit by two men in the chamber as she opposed to a partnership with the Qatar Investment Fund. The tensions reveal two completely opposed political views.
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Clément VéritéJune 28, 2021
A Law in Poland Receives Criticism from Israel
A law in Poland that will define a statute of limitations for challenging administrative decisions grows tensions with Israel regarding the Holocaust.
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Clément VéritéJune 25, 2021
El Salvador Offers $30 In Bitcoin With Digital Wallet Chivo
El Salvador will make Bitcoin a legal currency. Each Salvadoran will be able to download Chivo, a digital wallet with $30-worth of Bitcoin on it.
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Clément VéritéJune 24, 2021
Singapore Bans a Book Influencing the Radicalization of a Man
Singapore banned a book that led a young man to be radicalized and to plan a terrorist attack. He was part of the Singaporean military.
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Clément VéritéJune 23, 2021
Argentina Avoids Default for Now
Argentina will pay $430 million of the $2.4 billion it owes to the Paris Club. The country avoids defaulting payment, for now.
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Clément VéritéJune 21, 2021
South Korea Used Cryptocurrency to Stop Tax Fraudsters
Police in South Korea seized $47 million from tax fraudsters who hid their assets in cryptocurrency. It used their phone numbers;
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Clément VéritéJune 21, 2021
Sweden Prime Minister Ousted by Parliament
The Swedish Prime Minister lost a no-confidence vote in the parliament, a first in the country's history. He will either resign or announce new elections.
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Clément VéritéJune 18, 2021
$1.5 Billion To Help Venezuelan Refugees
The International community pledged to provide $1.5 billion USD for helping the 5.6 million Venezuelan refugees who fled the country since 2015. Venezuela calls it a "political propaganda operation".
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Clément VéritéJune 17, 2021
Venezuela Accuses Employees Of Stealing Public Money With IT Software
Venezuela accuses citizens to have used AnyDesk to remotely have access to bank accounts and passwords.Three of them worked for the Ministry of Finance.
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