Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico Shot, Suspect Arrested
Slovakia’s Prime Minister Roberto Fico was shot during a rally in the country’s central mountainous region, with witnesses saying he had “bloody wounds” on his head and chest. On Wednesday afternoon, Slovakia’s recently re-elected left-wing populist Prime Minister Roberto Fico was gunned down in Handlova, the main town in the mountainous Trenčín region.Slovak publications Dennick […]
Slovakia’s prime minister shot after cabinet meeting
Slovak Prime Minister Roberto Fico was shot dead on Wednesday after a meeting in the town of Handlova, local media reported. Fico was shot dead after holding a cabinet meeting in the Trencin region of central Slovakia. according to This was reported by the Slovak news agency TASR. According to the English-language newspaper Slovakia Spectator, […]
Former Gambian interior minister sentenced for crimes against humanity
Switzerland’s highest criminal court has convicted former Gambian interior minister Ousmane Sonko of crimes against humanity. Sonko was sentenced to 20 years in prison for his role in the crackdown under former dictator Yahya Jammeh. Sonko, who was in prison from 2006 to 2016, was accused of murder, torture and false imprisonment. Switzerland’s highest criminal […]
Singapore’s new prime minister to be sworn in, marking end of Lee dynasty
US-trained economist Lawrence Wong is expected to succeed Lee Hsien Loong as Singapore’s fourth prime minister. Mr Wong’s rise follows a carefully planned political succession aimed at ensuring continuity and stability for Singapore. Mr Wong was elected by the ruling People’s Action Party following the resignation of his anointed successor, Mr Heng Swee Keat. Singapore’s […]
Who is Putin’s new defense minister Andrei Belousov?
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Sunday named former Deputy Prime Minister Andrei Belosov as Russia’s new defense minister, replacing longtime defense minister Sergei Shoigu in a shake-up of the Kremlin. Economist Belosov was an unlikely figure, highlighting how Russia is moving its economy to war mode as it launches a new offensive in Ukraine’s Kharkov […]
Putin Replaces Long-Time Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu
Russian strongman Vladimir Putin (above, right) on Sunday fired Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu (above, left). Just last year, Shoigu was the target of a Russian coup attempt by warlord Yevgeny Prigozhin (below, right), who was quickly killed. General Sergei Shoigu was with his longtime ally President Vladimir Putin reviewing troops on Moscow’s Red Square last […]
Dr. Phil Hosts Exclusive Interview with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu
In an interview on Friday’s “Dr. Phil Primetime,” Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu shared his thoughts on the Gaza war with President Joe Biden after Biden withheld some weapons from Israel. We hope that the differences can be resolved. “When it comes to campus protests, Prime Minister Netanyahu said, people are claiming that Hamas’ actions […]
Vladimir Putin replaces Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Sunday proposed replacing Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu with former Deputy Prime Minister Andrei Belosov, according to an official post on Telegram by the Federal Council of the Senate of the Russian Parliament. Russian state media reports that Shoigu has been appointed chairman of the Kremlin Security Council. reportThis was reported […]
Russian leader Mikhail Mishustin is reappointed by Putin as prime minister
Russian President Vladimir Putin has reappointed Mikhail Mishustin as Prime Minister. Mishustin and other technocrats in his cabinet are credited with maintaining stable economic performance despite Western sanctions. Most of Russia’s ministers are expected to retain their posts. Russian President Vladimir Putin reappointed Mikhail Mishustin as prime minister on Friday, a widely expected move to […]
President Joe Biden’s red line on Rafah puts Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at a crossroads
President Biden’s red line against Israel’s large-scale military operation in Rafah leaves Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at a crossroads: a major move to crush Hamas in its last stronghold in southern Gaza If this happens, it could create an unprecedented situation that could lead to a severance of relations with the United States. Any […]