A fighter fly-past returned to Russia’s World War II commemorations, where President Vladimir V. Putin permitted himself a single reference to his “special military operation.”
Tag: Politics and Government
Israel’s Shutdown of Al Jazeera Highlights Long-Running Tensions
The network will keep covering the war in Gaza, but it will be harder for Israelis to watch. Israel calls the network a security threat, while Al Jazeera says Israel wants to conceal its brutality.
Podesta Meets With China’s Climate Envoy Amid Deep Economic Tensions
Beijing’s dominance raises economic and security concerns, and tensions will be high as top climate diplomats meet this week.
Thailand Prime Minister Seeks to Criminalize Weed in Reversal
Thailand had decriminalized marijuana in 2022, but the country’s new government is pushing for stricter drug laws.
Hong Kong Court Bans ‘Glory to Hong Kong,’ a Pro-Democracy Song
The decision could give the government power to force Google and other tech companies to limit access to “Glory to Hong Kong,” an anthem of 2019 protests.
Bulgaria Faces Another General Election
The nation faces its sixth general election in three years. “I’ve done this so many times people have started to feel pity for me,” one legislator said about campaigning.
Canada Re-Criminalizes Public Drug Use in British Columbia
A province that was a global pioneer in harm reduction took a step back after a political backlash.
Macron Hosts Xi Jinping, China’s President, in the French Pyrenees
The French president took Xi Jinping to his childhood haunts high in the Pyrenees, hoping to forge a bond. If only the weather had cooperated.
The New Players in Brazilian Politics? Elon Musk and Republicans.
The billionaire businessman and House Republicans have given new life to former President Jair Bolsonaro by attacking Brazil’s Supreme Court.
Isolated From West, Putin Projects Domestic Power at Inauguration
The event for the Russian president, who claimed his fifth term in a rubber-stamp election, included a church service that underscored efforts to give a religious sheen to his rule.