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This world leader told US President Joe Biden that his country would not interfere in the 2024 US presidential election when the two men met in November — an assurance reiterated by the country's foreign minister to Biden’s national security adviser this past weekend.
Who is Chinese President Xi Jinping?
President Joe Biden told reporters Tuesday he has made a decision about the US response to the drone strike that killed three US service members and injured dozens in this country, but the president declined to provide further details on his response.
What is Jordan?
Farmers in this country have begun moving hundreds of tractors in an effort to blockade key routes into the capital. Farmers argue they are being hit by falling incomes, environmental regulations, rising red tape, and competition from imports.
In a significant diplomatic encounter, the president of this country met with Pope Francis during his visit to the Vatican on Saturday. The meeting focused on the social, political, and humanitarian situation in his country, with an emphasis on enhancing international cooperation.
What is FranCentral African Republic?
The Justice Department is investigating this Democratic Representative for misuse of funds after the DOJ subpoenaed the House Sergeant at Arms Monday for documents related to the matter.
Who is Rep. Cori Bush?
The United States has begun reimposing sanctions on this country by restricting its mining sector after the nation’s top court upheld the disqualification of an opposition presidential hopeful.
What is Venezuela?
A court has sentenced this former prime minister and his close aide and former foreign minister to 10 years in jail in a case related to the leaking of state secrets.
Who is former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan?
Three military-led African nations have announced their immediate withdrawal from this regional bloc, accusing the body of "under the influence of foreign powers, betraying its founding principles, has become a threat to its member states and its population."
What is ECOWAS (The Economic Community of West African States)?
In a blow to human rights organizations, Albania's constitutional court has approved a controversial agreement with this country's prime minister to send asylum seekers to Albania. Under the agreement, the country's government will build two centers in northern Albania to process 36,000 people hoping to reach the country each year.
Who is Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni?
A Russian-Belarusian rock band with anti-war views that had been touring this country has been arrested for playing unauthorized shows and is under threat of being deported back to Russia, activists say. Human Rights Watch has urged the government not to deport Bi- 2, who have been criticized by Moscow, saying the seven members face persecution.
What is Thailand?
The ruling party has suspended this former president, weeks after he backed another party ahead of this year’s general election. He was the fourth president of the country, serving from 2009 to 2018, but was forced from office under a cloud of corruption allegations, and he has become estranged from the party he once led.
Who is former South African President Jacob Zuma?
MPs went after each other, throwing punches, pulling hair, and blowing toy trumpets during a dramatic session of parliament in this country. The fight came after the opposition party refused to approve 4 new cabinet ministers – who are members of the newly-elected president’s party.
What is the Maldives?