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Ecuadorians approve referendum to toughen fight against gangs and violence: Ecuadorians on Sunday voted to approve measures to expand military and police powers ...
lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2024/04/22/ecuador-prison-chief-murdered-amid-national-vote-on-anti-crime-measures_6669121_4.html
Russian deputy defence minister detained for allegedly taking bribes: Deputy Defence Minister Timur Ivanov oversaw military infrastructure projects.
bbc.com/news/world-europe-68886406
Habeck raises growth forecast to 0.3 percent: The government is raising its growth forecast for the current year slightly. There are “signs of a slight economic ...
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Robert Habeck, the Minister for Rearmament: Instead of talking about the distant civil reconstruction of Ukraine, the economics minister now wants to talk about ...
faz.net/aktuell/wirtschaft/robert-habeck-der-minister-fuer-aufruestung-19666118.html
Argentina seeks arrest of Iranian minister over 1994 bombing of Jewish community center
cnn.com/2024/04/24/americas/amia-bombing-argentina-interpol-iran-minister-intl-latam/
Quick Glance: Iran's President's Visit to Sri Lanka
- Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi visited Sri Lanka on April 24, promising to strengthen ties with the South Asian country.
- Argentina requested the arrest of Iranian Interior Minister Ahmad Vahidi for his alleged involvement in a 1994 attack on a Jewish community center in Buenos Aires.
- Sri Lanka and Iran are set to sign five agreements, including one related to a hydroelectric project.
- Iran's Interior Minister returned from Pakistan prematurely, signaling a setback for Iran as it faces consequences for its actions worldwide.
China’s $700 Billion Offshore Bond Market Put to Test: A Beijing court case may have far reaching implications for international creditors in the country
bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2024-04-23/china-s-700-billion-offshore-bond-market-put-to-test
Ecuador prison director killed as voters head to polls -govt: Ecuadorean prison director Cosme Damian Parrales Merchan was killed on Sunday ...
reuters.com/world/americas/ecuador-prison-director-killed-voters-head-polls-govt-2024-04-21/
Moldova Foreign Minister Warns Russia Poised for Political Meddling in West: Russia is using a variety of measures — from AI-generated deep fakes to bags of cash ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-23/russian-poised-for-political-meddling-in-the-west-moldova-warns
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We would not have lost Trypillia Thermal Power Plant if we had Patriot systems – Ukraine's Foreign Minister
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/11/7450857/
Russian, Iranian foreign ministers warn against further escalation in Middle East
reuters.com/world/middle-east/russian-iranian-foreign-ministers-warn-against-further-escalation-middle-east-2024-04-14/
Ecuador leftists will back security reforms but oppose government, former president says
reuters.com/world/americas/ecuador-security-changes-will-need-legislative-support-government-says-2024-04-22/
Ecuador sparks diplomatic crisis after police storm Mexican embassy: Daniel Noboa orders police to seize a former vice-president who was sheltering in the ...
ft.com/content/5b53d8e0-a65f-4d7b-96d4-15f342248477
Quick Glance: Mexico Removes Diplomats from Embassy in Ecuador Amid Raid
- Mexico withdrew embassy personnel in Ecuador after security forces stormed the building.
- President Lopez Obrador criticized the arrest of former Vice President Glas and instructed to file a complaint at the International Court of Justice.
- Ecuador accused Mexico of misusing diplomatic immunities and privileges, leading to severed diplomatic ties.
- International condemnation ensued, with various Latin American countries, the US, EU, and the UN condemning the actions taken during the incident.
Israel gave US last-minute warning about drone attack on Iran, Italian foreign minister says at G7
apnews.com/article/g7-italy-blinken-iran-bf8b33c3cebfe534a16675e6adc3fb0a
Quick Glance: US Alerts G7 about Iran Drone Attack: Israel Issues Final Warning
- According to the Italian foreign minister, the United States informed the G7 foreign ministers that it received "last minute" information from Israel about a drone action in Iran.
- The details were shared during a Friday morning session that was spontaneously modified to discuss the suspected attack.
- Following the three-day meeting, the ministers urged in a statement for the parties to prevent further escalations and expressed support for Israel's security.
- Additionally, the group cautioned Iran against transferring ballistic missiles and related technologies to Russia and called for the release of hostages and adherence to international and humanitarian law.
The taming of the Election Commission of India: Over the past decade, the ECI has been criticised for allowing the BJP to escape scrutiny ...
caravanmagazine.in/government/taming-election-commission
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Fight against crime: Latin America's longing for the strong man: With his tough policy against gang crime, El Salvador's President Bukele has become an idol ...
spiegel.de/ausland/el-salvador-praesident-bukele-und-sein-harter-kampf-gegen-die-gangkriminalitaet-a-2bad9a47-151a-4b5c-8a87-d1fe55dc2277
Russia's Shoigu says tank production is booming: Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu said on Friday that the country was ramping up manufacturing of tanks and ...
reuters.com/world/europe/russias-shoigu-says-tank-production-is-booming-2024-04-19/
World leaders condemn Iran’s drone, missile attack on Israel: Joe Biden reaffirms ‘ironclad commitment’ to the security of Israel while Iran warns US to ‘stay ...
irishtimes.com/world/middle-east/2024/04/14/world-leaders-condemn-irans-drone-missile-attack-on-israel/
Post-Brexit Food Checks Will Be ‘Light-Touch,’ UK Minister Says: The UK will enforce “light-touch” post-Brexit checks on food and plant products beginning later ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-23/post-brexit-food-checks-will-be-light-touch-uk-minister-says
Italian diplomat says Israel warned US about drone attack on Iran: Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said that Israel warned the U.S. about a drone attack ...
thehill.com/policy/international/4604742-italian-diplomat-israel-warned-us-attack-iran/
Ukraine pressures military age men abroad by suspending their consular services: Staying abroad “does not relieve a citizen of his or her duties to the homeland ...
cnn.com/2024/04/23/europe/ukraine-consulates-mobilization-intl-latam/
Quick Glance: Ukrainian Foreign Minister Halts Consular Services for Conscripted Men Abroad
- Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba has confirmed the suspension of consular services for Ukrainian men abroad who are liable for military service.
- Kuleba emphasized that protecting the rights and interests of Ukrainian citizens abroad remains a priority for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, but the current focus is on Ukraine's survival.
- He reminded men liable for military service of the obligation to update their data at military enlistment offices before the new mobilization law was enacted.
- Kuleba announced that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs will soon provide further guidance on obtaining consular services for men of conscription age at diplomatic missions abroad.
North Korea officials embark on rare public visit to Iran: Yun Jong-ho, minister for external economic ties, leaves Pyongyang leading a delegation to visit ...
trtworld.com/middle-east/north-korea-officials-embark-on-rare-public-visit-to-iran-17896963
Quick Glance: Kim Leads Rocket Drills for Nuclear Counterattacks
- North Korean leader Kim Jong Un supervised rocket launches simulating nuclear counterattacks.
- The drills showcased the strength of the country's nuclear forces.
- The rockets were described as highly accurate and capable of carrying tactical nuclear warheads.
- The US and South Korea are responding with enhanced military exercises and nuclear deterrence strategies.
Minister puts pressure on reform: Wissing continues to see driving bans as a more adequate emergency solution
n-tv.de/politik/Wissing-sieht-Fahrverbote-weiter-als-adaequatere-Notloesung-article24870057.html
Quick Glance: Dispute over Climate Protection Measures in Traffic Sector
- The Environment Agency opposes drastic measures in the transport sector.
- Reform of the Climate Protection Act and potential driving bans spark controversy.
- Ampel parties argue over climate goals and blame games.
- DUH feels vindicated in lawsuit against Transport Minister and calls for new measures.
Former Venezuelan Oil Minister and Vice President Arrested for Corruption: Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project
occrp.org/en/daily/18646-former-venezuelan-oil-minister-and-vice-president-arrested-for-corruption
FM Israel Katz: 'Stop Iran before it's too late': The message was reiterated in both French and Hebrew. Tagged on the post were US Secretary of ...
jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/fm-katz-takes-to-x-to-call-on-world-to-stop-iran-798121
Ukraine’s agriculture minister suspected of corrupt land grab: Mykola Solsky promises ‘maximum openness’ in probe into illegal acquisition of state-owned land.
aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/23/ukraines-agriculture-minister-named-as-suspect-in-7m-corruption-case
Austin speaks with Chinese counterpart in first at-length conversation since 2022
cnn.com/2024/04/16/politics/austin-china-call/
Exclusive: Ecuador examining new Amazon and Ocean linked debt-for-nature swaps: Ecuador is scoping out new debt-for-nature swaps, one to funnel funds into the ...
reuters.com/sustainability/climate-energy/ecuador-examining-new-amazon-ocean-linked-debt-for-nature-swaps-sources-say-2024-04-23/
Reactions to possible counterattack: Iran probably does not want to counteract a suspected Israeli attack at first
spiegel.de/ausland/israel-iran-konflikt-iran-will-mutmasslichen-israelischen-angriff-zunaechst-nicht-kontern-a-99c7fb3f-05a0-494a-8ead-e434c557f072
Newshub, TVNZ job cuts: We now have the worst TV in the western world - Myles Thomas
nzherald.co.nz/business/we-now-have-the-worst-tv-in-the-western-world-myles-thomas/QVAVMADB7ZAKJL6IKU2FMIRGTE/
Iran's foreign minister calls EU sanctions 'regrettable': European Union sanctions announced following Iran's attack against Israel are "regrettable" because the ...
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Poland to get $266 million from World Bank for Clean Air program, finance minister says
reuters.com/world/europe/poland-get-266-million-world-bank-clean-air-program-finance-minister-says-2024-04-20/
China joins Russia in recognizing Iran's claim of attack as 'self-defense': Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi speaks to his Iranian and Saudi counterparts ...
i24news.tv/en/news/international/asia-pacific/artc-china-joins-russia-in-recognizing-iran-s-claim-of-attack-as-self-defense
Russian deputy defense minister detained on suspicion of bribery: Russian Deputy Defense Minister Timur Ivanov has been detained for allegedly taking a bribe ...
cnn.com/2024/04/24/europe/russian-minister-timur-ivanov-detained-bribery-intl/
Quick Glance: Russian Deputy Defense Minister Detained on Bribery Suspicions
- A Russian deputy defense minister, Timur Ivanov, exposed in an investigation by the late opposition leader Alexei Navalny, was placed in custody on Wednesday under suspicion of accepting significant bribes.
- Ivanov, 48, a longtime ally of Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu, was responsible for construction and procurement for the Armed Forces and was associated with the high-profile reconstruction of the Ukrainian city of Mariupol occupied by Moscow's forces.
- Several independent Russian media outlets alleged that Ivanov and his family amassed immense wealth through kick-backs on contracts he approved at the ministry.
- Critics argue that the substantial funds flowing into the Ukraine offensive have provided officials with new avenues to enrich themselves through covert procurement agreements.
Ecuador votes in referendum to toughen fight against gangs behind surging violence
pbs.org/newshour/world/ecuador-votes-in-referendum-to-toughen-fight-against-gangs-behind-surging-violence
Denmark's "Notre Dame moment": historic stock exchange in flames: One of Copenhagen's most famous buildings is on fire: the historic stock exchange ...
tagesschau.de/ausland/europa/kopenhagen-brand-boerse-100.html
Quick Glance: Devastating Fire Strikes Copenhagen's Old Stock Exchange
- A blaze engulfed Copenhagen’s historic former stock exchange in Denmark’s capital on Tuesday, with the spire being consumed by flames and collapsing.
- The fire spread across multiple floors of the monument, leading to the collapse of its roof, as reported by local fire department chief Jakob Vedsted Andersen.
- The tower, standing at 184 feet, featured a distinctive design resembling four intertwined dragons’ tails, symbolizing protection against enemies and fire, as indicated by tourism websites.
- Deputy Prime Minister Troels Lund Poulsen referred to the incident as Denmark’s unique moment akin to Notre Dame, alluding to the 2019 fire in the roof of the Parisian landmark.
In Ecuadoran Amazon, butterflies provide a gauge of climate change | kuwaittimes: In Ecuadoran Amazon, butterflies provide a gauge of climate change - Health - ...
kuwaittimes.com/article/13445/health/in-ecuadoran-amazon-butterflies-provide-a-gauge-of-climate-change/
Ecuador’s leader displays strongman credentials with Mexico embassy raid: Daniel Noboa, the crime-ridden nation’s youthful president, gambles that brazen attack ...
ft.com/content/74380595-de35-4da8-8ef1-ed4d0d5c3547
Ecuador leftists will back security reforms but oppose government, former president says
reuters.com/world/americas/ecuador-security-changes-will-need-legislative-support-government-says-2024-04-22/
Ecuador: Access to the Mexican embassy is a breach of international law: Diplomats and their premises enjoy special protection under international law ...
nzz.ch/international/ecuador-der-zugriff-auf-die-botschaft-mexikos-ist-ein-bruch-des-voelkerrechts-ld.1825721
Ecuador ex-VP Glas must stay in jail despite illegal arrest, court rules: A tribunal in Ecuador on Friday ruled the dramatic arrest of former Vice President ...
reuters.com/world/americas/ecuador-ex-vp-glas-must-stay-jail-despite-illegal-arrest-says-court-2024-04-12/
Russia, China to maintain fight against terrorism, Lavrov says: Russia and China will continue to cooperate in the fight against terrorism as part of their ...
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Estonian foreign minister says Ukraine's strikes on Russian refineries are self-defence
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/11/7450841/
“Technofeudalism: What Killed Capitalism”: Yanis Varoufakis on New Book & Why Assange Should Be Freed
democracynow.org/2024/4/16/technofeudalism
Ecuador's ex-vice president, Glas, to be discharged from hospital, says prisons agency
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Fed's Daly: absolutely no urgency to cut US interest rates: San Francisco Federal Reserve President Mary Daly said on Friday there is still "a lot of work to do" ...
reuters.com/markets/us/feds-daly-absolutely-no-urgency-cut-us-interest-rates-2024-04-12/
Ecuadorans to vote in anti-crime referendum as death toll from violence mounts: Millions of Ecuadorans will cast ballots in a referendum on Sunday to decide ...
france24.com/en/americas/20240420-ecuadorans-to-vote-in-anti-crime-referendum-as-death-toll-from-violence-mounts
French Foreign Ministry refuses to talk to Russians since they lie, Russia is outraged
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/12/7451006/
French foreign minister suggests sanctions on Israel to get aid into Gaza: France's foreign minister said on Tuesday that pressure, and possibly sanctions ...
reuters.com/world/french-foreign-minister-suggests-sanctions-israel-get-aid-into-gaza-2024-04-09/
Pakistan seeking 'larger and longer' IMF bailout programme: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, without specifying how much the nation is trying to ...
trtworld.com/us-and-canada/pakistan-seeking-larger-and-longer-imf-bailout-programme-17831078
Canada unveils more taxes on rich, EV tax credits in federal budget: Here are some of the key government measures and proposals outlined in the 2023-24 budget ...
reuters.com/world/americas/highlights-canadian-federal-budget-2024-04-16/
China and Indonesia Call for Immediate and Lasting Ceasefire in Gaza: Indonesia’s foreign minister said the two countries share the same view about the ...
time.com/6968420/china-indonesia-call-ceasefire-gaza/
Iran’s foreign minister downplays Israeli strike amid signs of de-escalation: Iran’s foreign minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian likened the military equipment ...
washingtonpost.com/world/2024/04/20/israel-iran-hamas-war-news-gaza-palestine/
Daryl Vaz mourning loss of mother; transport group sends condolences: Transport Minister Daryl Vaz is mourning the passing of his mother. Sonia Vaz died on ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/21/daryl-vaz-mourning-loss-mother-transport-group-sends-condolences/
UK's Cameron to meet Blinken, Trump while pressing US Congress on Ukraine aid: British Foreign Minister David Cameron will meet Secretary of State Antony Blinken ...
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Quick Glance: Cameron Warns US Politicians Against Russia Appeasement
- UK Foreign Secretary intensifies efforts to secure aid for Ukraine but faces rejection from a senior Republican.
- Cameron warns against 'appeasement' and emphasizes the need for military aid to Kyiv.
- Despite meetings with top US officials, Cameron failed to gain support from US Republicans.
- He faced limited reception on Capitol Hill and struggled to make an impact.
Russia summons French ambassador over foreign minister's 'unacceptable' comments
go.france24.com/Cgi
Mexico breaks diplomatic ties with Ecuador after police storm embassy in Quito: The Mexican president has quickly moved to break off diplomatic ties with Ecuador ...
france24.com/en/americas/20240406-mexico-breaks-diplomatic-ties-with-ecuador-after-police-storm-embassy-in-quito
It is no longer in our interest to talk to Russian officials – French foreign minister
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/8/7450322/
Iran able to 'handle situation' and spare Middle East more tension, China's foreign minister says
reuters.com/world/middle-east/iran-able-handle-situation-spare-middle-east-more-tension-chinas-foreign-2024-04-16/
Ecuador ex-Vice President Glas taken to hospital -prison agency: Ecuador's former vice president Jorge Glas was taken to a hospital in Guayaquil on Monday ...
reuters.com/world/americas/ecuador-ex-vice-president-glas-taken-hospital-prison-agency-2024-04-08/
Storming of the Mexican embassy in Ecuador: "We will not be intimidated by any country"
spiegel.de/ausland/ecuador-mexiko-klagt-in-den-haag-nach-sturm-auf-botschaft-a-7b325ec1-d749-44d9-8803-d521de81ac1e
German Defence Minister compares Putin to Hitler: German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius has compared Putins war against Ukraine to Hitlers annexation of ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/12/7450920/
Ukrainian official ups urgency for more weapons: ‘Nice and quiet diplomacy didn’t work’
thehill.com/policy/international/4586137-ukraine-kuleba-ups-urgency-weapons/
Europe pledges to boost aid to Sudan on unwelcome war anniversary: Germany promises $260m as European diplomats meet in Paris to mark the first anniversary of ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/15/europe-pledges-to-boost-aid-to-sudan-on-unwelcome-war-anniversary
Mexico will not ask Ecuador ambassador to leave country, top diplomat says: Mexican Foreign Minister Alicia Barcena said on Monday that Ecuador's ambassador to ...
reuters.com/world/americas/mexico-will-not-ask-ecuador-ambassador-leave-country-top-diplomat-says-2024-04-08/
Argentina buys 24 F-16 jets for air force from Denmark
reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/argentina-buys-24-f-16-jets-air-force-president-says-2024-04-16/
Malaysia to Push Ahead With Handouts, Subsidy Cuts, Economy Minister Says: Malaysia will cut petrol subsidies this year as it seeks to narrow its fiscal deficit ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-17/malaysia-to-push-ahead-with-long-awaited-subsidy-cuts-in-2024
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Saudi foreign minister to visit Pakistan on Monday: A Saudi Arabian delegation, led by foreign minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah ...
reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/saudi-foreign-minister-visit-pakistan-monday-2024-04-14/
Trump 2.0: How US allies are preparing for a second term: Germany is waging a charm offensive inside the Republican Party. Japan is lining up its own Trump ...
reuters.com/world/us/trump-20-how-us-allies-are-working-iron-out-bugs-2024-04-24/
Mexico suspends ties with Ecuador after police raid embassy: Ecuador police storm Mexico’s embassy in Quito to arrest former vice president Jorge Glas.
aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/6/mexico-suspends-ties-with-ecuador-after-police-raid-embassy
High Court finds minister Karen Chhour can’t be summonsed to Waitangi Tribunal: The High Court has ruled Children’s Minister Karen Chhour cannot be compelled to ...
nzherald.co.nz/nz/high-court-finds-minister-cannot-be-summoned-to-waitangi-tribunal-summons/R3R6VD2YBVCDDPENNSM2TBCH2U/
Tesla settles case over fatal Autopilot crash of Apple engineer: Tesla has settled a lawsuit over a 2018 car crash that killed an Apple engineer after his Model ...
reuters.com/legal/tesla-settles-case-over-fatal-2018-crash-apple-engineer-washington-post-reports-2024-04-08/
Quick Glance: Tesla resolves lawsuit following deadly Autopilot crash
- Tesla reached a resolution in a wrongful-death lawsuit stemming from a fatal 2018 crash.
- Following the death of Apple engineer Walter Huang in Autopilot mode, his family filed a lawsuit.
- Specifics of the resolution, prior to the set trial date, remained undisclosed.
PM Lee to stay on as Senior Minister; any major Cabinet changes will come after GE: Lawrence Wong
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/lawrence-wong-cabinet-reshuffle-lee-hsien-loong-senior-minister-4268796
UK Minister Blasts Diversity Proposals by Financial Regulators: UK Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch has criticized plans by the nation’s regulators to force ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-18/uk-minister-blasts-diversity-proposals-by-financial-regulators
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‘Outrage against international law’: Ecuador police storm Mexican embassy to arrest former VP
cnn.com/2024/04/06/americas/ecuador-vice-president-arrest-mexico-embassy-diplomatic-tensions-intl-hnk/
Iran launches drone attack at Israel, expected to unfold 'over hours': Israel's military said the dozens of drones launched by Iran would take hours to reach ...
channelnewsasia.com/world/iran-launches-drone-attack-israel-expected-unfold-over-hours-4263776
Jordanian FM: We would have acted the same if the attack came from Israel: Foreign Minister Safadi, in comments made to CNN, said that Jordan would have ...
jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/we-would-have-acted-the-same-if-the-attack-came-from-israel-jordanian-fm-797341
Can Climate Democracy Defeat the Oil Curse in Ecuador?: As the country faces economic and security crises, the oil industry and its supporters in government are ...
commondreams.org/opinion/ecuador-climate-democracy-v-oil
China foreign minister says Beijing and Jakarta want regional peace and stability
reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/china-foreign-minister-says-beijing-jakarta-want-regional-peace-stability-2024-04-18/
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