A disciplinary court in Poland has lifted the immunity of Judge Tomasz Szmydt, allowing for an international arrest warrant. Poland’s prosecutors launched an investigation into Szmydt’s case following reports of his arrival in Belarus seeking protection. Szmydt previously engaged in a smear
Britain is poised to expel Russia’s defense attaché, Maxim Elovik, over spying allegations. Home Secretary James Cleverly also announced several measures targeting Moscow’s intelligence gathering operations in the U.K. The measures include rescinding the diplomatic status of Russian-owned properties and imposing new
One of Colombia’s most dangerous criminals has reportedly escaped from prison during a mass jailbreak, potentially fleeing the country in the process. “It is a very strange situation, everything could point to an act of corruption, it is not understood why he
Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has voiced his intention to re-criminalize cannabis in Thailand due to concerns about increased criminal activity. Srettha mandated local authorities to crack down on criminal activities associated with the illegal cannabis trade, setting a deadline of 90 days.
A 41-year-old man from Russia was detained by Polish security officials after illegally crossing from Belarus. The detained man has been described as a “deserter” from the Russian army, according to the Border Guard. The authorities are focused on determining the man’s
Voters in North Macedonia were casting ballots on Wednesday in a parliamentary election and a presidential runoff dominated by issues including the country’s path toward European Union membership, corruption and the economy. The first round of the election for president, a largely
Kenya’s President William Ruto has declared Friday a public holiday to mourn the 238 people who have died due to ongoing flooding. The president on Wednesday said the day will be observed by national tree planting activities to help mitigate the effects
Israeli forces released footage of a “precise counterterrorism operation” conducted in eastern Rafah on Tuesday as the nation faces criticism from President Biden for moving forward with the attack. The Israeli infantry could be seen operating with armored vehicles in the footage,
Berlin politician Franziska Giffey was violently assaulted at a library event by a man who hit her with a bag containing a hard object. Giffey, a former mayor and federal minister, was taken to the hospital for treatment. Recent attacks on politicians,
Millions of elderly migrants in China face economic challenges as they age and transition from rural to urban settings. The aging workforce in China poses a risk to productivity and living standards. Beijing has introduced private retirement schemes and is transferring funds
An appeals court on Wednesday granted the Hong Kong government’s request to ban a popular protest song, overturning an earlier ruling and deepening concerns over the erosion of freedoms in the once-freewheeling global financial hub. “Glory to Hong Kong” was often sung