The Business Press - June 26, 2023 at 10:55AM Police in Sierra Leone dispersed crowds at the main opposition party's headquarters on Sunday evening using tear gas, as voters awaited the results of the country's general election. The election has been fiercely contested between the ruling party and the opposition, with tensions between the two … Continue reading Sierra Leone Police Disperse Opposition as Election Results Awaited
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North Korea Holds Mass Rallies Denouncing US and Warning of Nuclear War
The Business Press - June 26, 2023 at 09:55AM On Monday, North Korea marked the 73rd anniversary of the Korean War by holding mass rallies in the capital city of Pyongyang. State media reported that thousands of people gathered to denounce the United States and shout slogans vowing a 'war of revenge'. The rallies came … Continue reading North Korea Holds Mass Rallies Denouncing US and Warning of Nuclear War
Guatemala in a Hotly Contested Presidential Election
The Business Press - June 26, 2023 at 07:47AM On Sunday, the Guatemalan citizens went to the polls to cast their vote in the presidential election. This year's election has been the most hotly contested in recent years, with corruption, exclusion of a leading candidate, and the cost of living being the primary concerns. The … Continue reading Guatemala in a Hotly Contested Presidential Election
Germany’s Far-Right AfD Party Achieves Historic Victory in Local Election
The Business Press - June 26, 2023 at 03:44AM The far-right Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) party made headlines on Sunday when it achieved its first-ever victory in a district election in Germany. Despite facing criticism from other political parties, the AfD's anti-immigration policies and populist rhetoric have helped the party gain significant support across the … Continue reading Germany’s Far-Right AfD Party Achieves Historic Victory in Local Election
Open Rebellion Against Russia May Signify the End for Wagner Chief Prigozhin
The Business Press - June 25, 2023 at 11:52PM Over the weekend, Yevgeny Prigozhin, the chief of Wagner, a Russian private military company, led an armed rebellion aimed towards Moscow. The move has since been labeled as an open rebellion against Russia, and could potentially be Prigozhin's last stand. However, the events that unfolded since … Continue reading Open Rebellion Against Russia May Signify the End for Wagner Chief Prigozhin
US Spy Agencies Detect Wagner Chief Prigozhins Uprising Plans
The Business Press - June 25, 2023 at 05:50PM Recent reports suggest that the United States’ intelligence community had picked up signals days prior of the uprising plans of Yevgeny Prigozhin against Russia's defense establishment. Yevgeny Prigozhin, the boss of Wagner Group, a private military contractor organization with alleged links to the Kremlin, has been … Continue reading US Spy Agencies Detect Wagner Chief Prigozhins Uprising Plans
From Marseille to Martinique: Paris Olympics Torch Relay to Traverse Land and Sea
The Business Press - June 23, 2023 at 08:05PM The organisers of the 2024 Paris Olympics have announced the route of the torch relay, which aims to showcase the diversity of France's regions and people. The route will start in Olympia in Greece, brought by boat to the southern French port of Marseille on May … Continue reading From Marseille to Martinique: Paris Olympics Torch Relay to Traverse Land and Sea
Has the Wagner Rebellion Proven that Putin is Not Untouchable?
The Business Press - For more than two decades, Russian President Vladimir Putin has been the dominant force in Russian politics, with many observers believing that he is untouchable. However, recent events suggest that this may not be the case. The most significant challenge to Putin's rule in recent years has been the Wagner Rebellion, … Continue reading Has the Wagner Rebellion Proven that Putin is Not Untouchable?
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