World Leader Vibe Check
This senator, who has been indicted on federal corruption charges including allegations of improperly assisting the government of Egypt, attended a classified briefing on Ukraine Wednesday morning, raising concerns among some of his colleagues who believe that he should no longer be a senator or have security credentials.
Who is Senator Bob Menendez (D-NJ)?
Some opposition leaders in this country have accused the government of trying to hack into their phones after receiving warning messages from Apple. Apple's alert said it believed the recipient was "being targeted by state-sponsored attackers."
What is India?
Due to the El Niño weather phenomenon, this country will significantly cut the number of shipping entering its waterways over the next few months in response to the country's worst drought in 70 years. It is expected to increase the cost of shipping goods around the world.
Concert organizers in this country must now have a “kill switch” to cut short performances that break official guidelines, a minister has said. The measure follows the controversy surrounding a performance by the 1975, whose frontman Matty Healy criticized the country's homophobic laws in a profanity-laden speech and kissed a male bandmate on stage in July, leading to the cancellation of the rest of the festival.
What is PanaMalaysia?
This president on Saturday warned against any expansion of the conflict in Gaza earlier this week, saying the region risked becoming a "ticking time bomb" as the first group Palestinian refugees enter the country today. He also said his country's sovereignty should be respected after drones were intercepted after entering the country's air space on Friday.
Who is Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi?
This country northern rebels said they have seized a base vacated by the United Nations on Tuesday, potentially leading to a showdown in the strategic city where the country's army is hoping to wrest back control.
What is Mali?
This prime minister spoke of international fatigue with the conflict in Ukraine and a lack of support for the country in dealing with migration in a phone call with Russian pranksters. A 13-minute audio of the call, which dates back to September, was released online on Wednesday by pranksters who have duped other Western politicians and celebrities in an effort to elicit frank, unguarded remarks.
Who is Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni?
This country has continued their march towards the semifinals of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 with a 190-run win over fellow contenders New Zealand at Pune’s MCA Stadium.
What is South Africa?
This president apologized Wednesday for colonial-era atrocities committed by the country's forces in Tanzania during a visit to the East African country.
Who is German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier?
This country has become the first Latin American country to cut diplomatic ties with Israel over what it describes as "aggressive and disproportionate" military actions in Gaza.
What is Bolivia?
This president announced this week that he is recalling his country’s ambassador to Israel over concerns of human rights violations in Gaza.
Who is Colombian President Gustavo Petro?
This country's cabinet has approved a bill allowing the state-owned oil company to source and supply oil to the domestic market. If approved by parliament, the bill will end the current arrangement of importing oil through distributors from a neighboring country.
What is Uganda?