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Norway, Ireland and Spain To Recognize A Palestinian State
On May 28, Spain, Ireland, and Norway officially recognized a Palestinian state. Norway, the first to make an announcement, coordinated the move with its fellow European partners. The statement brings the total of recognizing nations to 146 of the United Nations’ 193 member states.
ANALYSIS | Vladimir Putin Sworn in for Fifth Term
On May 7, Vladimir Putin began his fifth term as Russian president. His inauguration took place at the Grand Kremlin Palace, marking another six years in office. He won the March presidential election in a landslide, earning 87 per cent of the votes cast.
ANALYSIS | The Death of Alexei Navalny
On Feb. 16, Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny was reported to have died in a remote penal colony in Siberia. He was 47 and had been imprisoned there since February 2021.
Tens of Thousands Protest in Buenos Aires
On Dec. 10, 2023, Argentina’s new president, Javier Milei, came into office after winning 56 per cent of the vote. Milei is a self-described “anarcho-capitalist” who, while running, became a divisive candidate known for his radical economic propositions, according to The Economist.
ANALYSIS | The Story Behind the Boycotts of Major Brands
Consumers in Canada are engaging in boycotts of various businesses viewed as supporting Israel’s actions in the Gaza Strip. Boycotts have been a very popular method of people protesting against organizations they disagree with.
ANALYSIS | What is South Africa’s Genocide Case Against Israel?
Almost two months after the beginning of the Israel-Hamas conflict, South Africa brought forth a case to the International Court of Justice (ICJ), accusing Israel of perpetrating genocide against Palestinians in Gaza.
Hamas Mounts Surprise Terrorist Attack On Israel, Beginning War
On Oct. 7, the Palestinian militant group Hamas crossed from Gaza to Israel in a brutal surprise attack that killed more than 1,400 Israelis and injured around 4,500 others, according to ABC News.