International News and Affairs

Ukraine’s Top Security Agency Accuses Leading Orthodox Priest of Justifying Russia’s Aggression KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — In a bitter dispute over a famed Orthodox monastery, Ukraine’s top security agency notified a leading Orthodox priest there on Saturday that he was suspected of justifying Russia’s aggression, a criminal offense. Monastery Abbot Resists Authorities’ Order to Vacate Complex Metropolitan Pavel, the abbot …

UNAIDS launches Unbox Me campaign for transgender rights Many children around the world face the daily struggle of expressing their gender identity freely due to stigma, discrimination and criminalization. To raise awareness on this issue, UNAIDS has launched the Unbox Me campaign globally, building on its ongoing collaboration with advertising agency FCB India. Restoring Treasure Boxes To raise awareness, the …

Brazil Endorses Bid to Host Women’s World Cup 2027 On Thursday, Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva officially backed the country’s bid to host the 2027 Women’s World Cup, marking the first ever to be held in Latin America. Lula was joined by the president of the Brazilian soccer confederation, Ednaldo Rodrigues, and Sports Minister Ana Moser at the …

President Biden Optimistic about the Health of Democracy Worldwide President Joe Biden, in his second democracy summit, expressed a hopeful outlook on the state of democracy globally, citing progress made by leaders to halt the years-long backslide of democratic institutions. Biden pointed out that despite the Russian-Ukrainian war and US-China tensions over its military and economic influence, there were positive …

NATO Delegation Visits Australia and New Zealand A military delegation from NATO’s Cooperative Security Division (CS) led by its Director, Lieutenant General Francesco Diella travelled to Australia and New Zealand from 20 to 24 March 2023 to meet with senior military and political representatives. The delegation aimed to discuss current partnerships and opportunities that could help foster stronger cooperation going …

Indonesia’s U-20 World Cup hosting in jeopardy as draw postponed The draw for the Under-20 World Cup, scheduled to take place in Indonesia from May 20-June 11, has been postponed amid protests over Israel’s participation. PSSI chief to hold talks with FIFA officials Erick Thohir, the head of the Indonesia Football Association (PSSI), plans to hold talks with FIFA officials …

Xavier López, a Mexican children’s comic artist known by his stage name “Chabelo,” has passed away at the age of 88, announced President Andrés Manuel López Obrador on Saturday. López is best known for his long-running Sunday variety show “En Familia con Chabelo,” which aired for 48 years from 1967 to 2015 and remains the longest-running television show in Mexican …

{{Wealth Management}} In recent news, Enova International, Inc. (NYSE:ENVA) has seen its Independent Director, Ellen Carnahan, sell $261k worth of stock at $43.57 per share. This sale accounts for 11% of Carnahan’s holding, raising eyebrows for those invested in the company. Similarly, Kirk L. Chartier, the Chief Strategy Officer, sold $788k worth of shares over the last year, even when …

Morocco and Brazil, two teams among the top eight in the 2023 World Cup, will meet in a highly anticipated international friendly on Saturday in Tangiers. Brazil will be led by interim coach Ramon Menezes, following Tite’s departure after six years in charge. Morocco’s coach Walid Regragui will be hoping to build on his team’s historic run in the 2023 …

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