China launches large military exercises around Taiwan, calls it a warning against separatists
Though Taiwan is internationally recognized as part of China, successive US administrations have openly backed separatist claims and provided military and financial support to them
Days after the death of President Ebrahim Raisi, Iran announces elections in June
As per the Iranian constitution, fresh elections must be held within 50 days of the death or resignation of the incumbent president
Early election declared by Sunak: UK to vote on July 4
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has called for a general election on July 4, with Labour leading the Tories in the polls
US officials threaten sanctions over ICC warrants against Netanyahu and Gallant
“If they’ll do this to Israel, we’re next,” US Senator says, with bipartisan support building for ICC sanctions
India’s BJP faces ire of farmers in final phase of elections
The ruling Modi government has failed to implement key agreements made with the farmers’ movement and is now facing protest after protest by farmers’ organizations on the campaign trail
Israeli forces conduct deadly raid in Jenin refugee camp
Seven Palestinians, including a 50-year-old surgeon on his way to work, were killed by Israeli forces
ICC applies for arrest warrants for Netanyahu and Gallant
ICC Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan issued warrants for the Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister, as well as for three Hamas leaders
Confrontations continue over planned voting rules change in New Caledonia
Violent confrontations erupted in New Caledonia last week in response to French lawmakers’ plans to change voting rules, jeopardizing the rights of the Kanak population