Maine’s top election official has removed former President Donald Trump from the state’s 2024 primary ballot in a shock decision based on the 14th Amendment’s “insurrectionist ban.” However, Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows paused her decision pending a potential appeal in state court, which Trump’s team said they intend to file. The decision makes…
Renowned statesman Jacques Delors, who served as the President of the European Commission, has sadly passed away at the age of 98 in his sleep at his Paris home. However, Delors, a highly respected figure in European politics, made significant contributions to the development of the European Union (EU) during his tenure. Born on July…
Authorities in the DR Congo have said Tuesday they will outlaw an opposition-led demonstration planned for Wednesday to protest alleged “irregularities” in last week’s elections. However, five opposition presidential candidates informed the governor of Kinshasa in a letter published Saturday of their intention to organize the march. However, with definitive results still not announced, the…
Aircraft Detained Due To Trafficking Concerns In France after several days, however an aircraft has safely landed in India However, the Airbus A340 initially had been bound for Nicaragua when it was detained last Thursday at Vatry airport, east of Paris, where it had stopped for refueling. It had arrived from Dubai, and there was…
Amidst the spirit of Christmas, Palestinians residing in Gaza are grappling with a somber reality as Israel’s bombardment continues to inflict devastation and despair. In stark contrast to the celebrations taking place around the world, the people of Gaza find themselves immersed in a harrowing ordeal that has left them devoid of joy during this…
Gunmen killed at least 20 people and wounded nine others near Burundi western border with the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the government told reporters Saturday, in an attack claimed by the Reb Tabara rebel group. However, those killed in the Friday night raid on a village called Vugizo included 12 children, two pregnant women,…
Malawi, which is already suffering from food shortages, banned the import of unmilled maize from Kenya and Tanzania this week over concerns that the spread of maize lethal necrosis disease could wipe out the staple food. However, the Ministry of Agriculture announced the ban in a statement that said the disease has no treatment and…
Russian presidential candidate Yekaterina Duntsova, known for her anti-war stance, has officially submitted her application to run in the upcoming election, setting the stage for a formidable challenge against incumbent President Vladimir Putin. However, Duntsova’s candidacy marks a significant development in Russian politics, as she brings a fresh perspective and a strong opposition to military…
Former President Donald Trump has faced a setback in his political ambitions as he has been barred from the Colorado ballot. The decision to exclude him from the ballot stems from his alleged involvement in the January 6 attack on the United States Capitol, which continues to reverberate through the nation’s political landscape. However, the…
At least 118 people in northwest China have been killed in the country’s deadliest earthquake in 13 years. The 6.2-magnitude quake hit the mountainous Gansu province around midnight Monday (16:00 GMT), also shaking neighboring Qinghai. Fatalities may rise, with hundreds reported injured in icy conditions. However, Chinese President Xi Jinping has ordered thousands of rescue…
