Argentina’s President Javier Milei made the decision to replace Foreign Affairs Minister Diana Mondino after she voted in favor of lifting the U.S. embargo against Cuba at the United Nations. Milei, a libertarian who assumed office in late 2023, has a pro-United States stance and has been distancing Argentina from leftist trade partners such as … Read more
A leading member of Malawi’s opposition has been charged with plotting to kill the country’s President, Lazarus Chakwera. Patricia Kaliati, Secretary-General of the UTM party, was arrested last week on suspicion of “conspiring with others to commit a serious offense”. Appearing on Monday at a court in Malawi’s capital, Lilongwe, the 57-year-old did not speak. … Read more
Georgia’s Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze acknowledges that there are always “irregularities” in elections but denies any allegations of fraud. He described the election outcome as a “landslide” victory, dismissing claims of vote manipulation and violence. Kobakhidze emphasized that irregularities are common in every country, stating that the majority of polling stations were peaceful despite a … Read more
Israeli President Isaac Herzog has apologized to the relatives of the victims of the Hamas massacre on October 7 last year on behalf of the Israeli state. “I am standing here as president of the State of Israel and apologizing,” Herzog said during a ceremony in Jerusalem on Sunday. Unlike Herzog, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu … Read more
There’s no barrier that we can’t bust through. And the reality is, there are some constraints that are just constraints.” While she still believes in overcoming obstacles, she’s learned that “sometimes you just have to acknowledge them, and then work around them. And that’s okay. That’s still progress.” Today, Casalan is back at work and … Read more
The ruling party in Botswana, which has been in power for nearly six decades, is attempting a surprising move in the upcoming general election by adopting a phrase typically associated with opposition groups. The Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) is promoting “change” in its manifesto, with President Mokgweetsi Masisi acknowledging the need for different approaches. Despite … Read more
At the start of October, The Orlando Sentinel released an editorial stating a change in their endorsement policy for political races. The newspaper, owned by Alden Global Capital, announced that they will no longer endorse candidates for governor, Senate, or president, including the upcoming races this year. This decision, affecting both The Orlando Sentinel and … Read more
Former President Trump on Monday said he would be in favor of Congress returning early from recess to pass additional aide following Hurricane Helene. “I would be in favor of it, yeah. This is a very unusual situation, and I would be in favor of it,” Trump told reporters in Asheville, N.C., where he toured … Read more
(Bloomberg) — Former general Prabowo Subianto was swarn in as Indonesia’s eighth president on Sunday, capping a 26-year rise that followed his dismissal from the military over alleged human rights abuses tied to protests that ousted his late former father-in-law and dictator, Suharto. Most Read from Bloomberg Prabowo took the oath of office together with … Read more
Vincent P. Berger, Executive Vice President at HNI Corp (NYSE:), recently sold shares worth approximately $1.3 million, according to a Form 4 filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The transactions, which took place on October 16 and 17, 2024, involved the sale of a total of 23,654 shares at prices ranging from $55.03 to … Read more