insert_link World Russia FM in Guinea amid Africa influence boost Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov arrived on Monday in Guinea, his ministry said, the first trip by Moscow's top diplomat to the West African country since 2013. Russia, which has seen its relations with the West plummet after it sent troops into Ukraine in 2022, has sought to boost its influence in Africa in recent years. Russia's foreign ministry announced the visit on the Telegram social media […] todayJune 3, 2024 12
insert_link World Zelensky to participate at G7 summit in Italy: spokesman Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky will participate in the upcoming G7 summit in Italy either online or in person, his spokesman told state media Monday. A key agenda item of the summit to be held in southern Italy from June 13 to 15 will be ways to use profits from frozen Russian assets to help Ukraine, which has been urging allies for more military help. "Unfortunately, I cannot confirm […] todayJune 3, 2024 11
insert_link World Claudia Sheinbaum makes history as Mexico’s first woman president By Daniel Rook and Jean Arce Claudia Sheinbaum was elected Mexico's first woman president by a landslide Sunday, preliminary official results showed, making history in a country plagued by rampant criminal and gender-based violence. Crowds of flag-waving supporters sang and danced to mariachi music in Mexico City's main square celebrating the ruling party candidate's victory. The 61-year-old former Mexico City mayor, a scientist by training, […] todayJune 3, 2024 53
insert_link World New Caledonia separatists urge Paris to drop voting reform Separatists in French Pacific territory New Caledonia pressed Paris Monday to drop a planned voting reform that triggered weeks of deadly unrest. The Socialist Kanak National Liberation Front (FLNKS) -- named for the indigenous people who fear being marginalised by the changes -- said President Emmanuel Macron should "be clear in his words by stating clearly he will... abandon the constitutional reform", which has yet to be […] todayJune 3, 2024 16
insert_link World Polls close in Mexico, with country poised to elect first-ever female leader Polls have closed in Mexico's presidential election, with the Latin American country poised to elect its first-ever female president. However, the historic election has been marred by political violence. Ira Spitzer reports. todayJune 3, 2024 9
insert_link World Biden outlines Israeli Gaza peace plan U.S President Joseph Biden says Israel has offered Hamas a "roadmap" proposal for a ceasefire in Gaza and the reconstruction of the enclave. The President outlined the three-part plan in a speech at the White House, just hours after the Israeli military said they had entered the center of Rafah. Nick Harper reports from Washington. todayJune 3, 2024 46
insert_link World WFP warns children are starving in Gaza The World Food Programme warns that children are starving in Gaza as they are not able to get sufficient aid into Gaza. Briefing correspondents in New York on Friday, the organisation's director in Palestine painted a grim picture of the situation describing it as "apocalyptic". Jody Jacobs reports for us from the United Nations in New York. todayJune 3, 2024 37
insert_link World U.S President criticises what he calls “reckless” and “dangerous” efforts to paint Donald Trump’s trial as “rigged President Biden criticized attempts to portray Donald Trump's trial as biased, calling them "reckless" and "dangerous." Trump's historic criminal conviction for attempting to influence the 2016 Presidential election underscores the principle that no one is above the law. It marks the first time in U.S. history that a former or sitting President has been convicted of a crime. Trump faces three more criminal trials as he continues his political endeavors. […] todayJune 3, 2024 20
insert_link Health / Medical World No Tobacco Day Highlights Need to Shield Youth from Tobacco Industry World No Tobacco Day is celebrated today under the theme 'Protecting children from tobacco industry interference,' which emphasizes shielding youth from tobacco industry influence. This day, initiated by the World Health Organization in 1987, aims to raise awareness of tobacco's health risks and advocate for anti-smoking policies. todayMay 31, 2024 45