Former Chinese President Jiang Zemin Dies Aged 96

China's former leader Jiang Zemin, who steered the country through a transformational era from the late 1980s into the new millennium, died Wednesday at the age of 96.

Lebanese MPs fail for fifth time to elect president

Lebanon’s divided parliament failed Thursday to elect a new president for the fifth time, with the post vacant since the mandate of Michel Aoun expired last month.

Lula da Silva wins presidential election in Brazil

 Brazilian former President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva won in the second round of the country’s presidential election beating by almost two million votes incumbent President Jair Bolsonaro, according to results of the 99.3% of the processed votes.

Thousands of Tunisian protesters demand President Saied removal after 'coup'

 Thousands of Tunisians demonstrated Saturday in the capital Tunis, denouncing a power grab by President Kais Saied and demanding accountability for the country's long-running economic crisis, AFP correspondents said.

Burkina Faso’s coup leader appointed transitional president

A national meeting Friday in Burkina Faso endorsed coup leader, Capt. Ibrahim Traore, as the transitional president, two weeks after he led a second coup in eight months in the West African country.

Iraq closes roads, bridges in Baghdad ahead of parliamentary session

The Iraqi government ordered the closure of several main roads and bridges in the capital Baghdad on Tuesday ahead of a session of parliament.

Zelensky correct translators during news conf. : "And I said 'Slava Ukraini' (Glory to Ukraine)."

 

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US president again tests positive for coronavirus, in quarantine again to protect others

US President Joe Biden's previous negative coronavirus test resulted in a positive reading Saturday, extending his quarantine, according to reports.

Tunisian opposition demands president step down

The Tunisian National Salvation Front on Tuesday called on President Kais Saied to step down and pave the way for early general elections in the country.

South Korea raids own spy agency to investigate North Korea-related incidents | Al Arabiya English

South Korean prosecutors raided the country’s main spy agency Wednesday as part of investigations into two past North Korea-related incidents that drew criticism that the previous liberal government ignored basic principles of human rights to improve ties with Pyongyang.

Sri Lanka president flees country amid political, economic crisis

Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has fled the country, hours before his promised resignation amid widespread protests over his handling of the country’s worst economic crisis since independence in 1948.

Colombian president-elect has 'very friendly´ call with Biden 2 days after winning election

Colombian President-elect Gustavo Petro spoke Tuesday with US President Joe Biden, according to the newly-elected head of state.

Hundreds of Peruvians March to Demand President Resign - Other Media news - Tasnim News Agency

Hundreds of Peruvians marched through Lima demanding the resignation of President Pedro Castillo Saturday, as the leftist leader faces nationwide demonstrations against rising fuel prices.

Early voting begins for South Korean presidential election | Agencia EFE

Early voting for next week's South Korean presidential election began at 3,552 polling stations on Friday with the two main contenders neck-to-neck in the polls.

Zelensky hastily fled Kiev, Russian State Duma Speaker claims - TASS

Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky hastily fled Kiev on Friday and is currently in Lvov with his entourage, Russian State Duma Speaker Vyacheslav Volodin stated in his Telegram channel Saturday.

Ukraine ready to discuss neutrality, Zelensky says — RT

Accusing the West of leaving Ukraine to face Moscow alone, President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Friday he was not afraid to negotiate an end to the Russian “invasion,” but would need security guarantees to do so.

Ukraine leader pledges to stay put as Russia troops approach Kyiv | Al Jazeera

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has promised to stay in Kyiv as his troops battle Russian military advancing towards the capital in the biggest attack on a European state since World War Two.

Tunisia: President issues decree to create new judicial watchdog | Al Jazeera

Tunisia’s president has issued a decree establishing a new provisional Supreme Judiciary Council, effectively replacing the body he abolished and granting himself additional powers to control the country’s top judicial organisation.

Burkina Faso President Kabore Detained at Military Camp, Sources Say - Tasnim News Agency

(Tasnim) – Burkina Faso President Roch Kabore has been detained at a military camp by mutinying soldiers, two security sources and a West African diplomat said on Monday, following heavy gunfire around his residence on Sunday night in the capital Ouagadougou.

Tunisian labor union accuses president of usurping power

The Tunisian General Labor Union (UGTT) accused President Kais Saied on Friday of usurping power by solely preparing the budget and his lack of change.