In a video address to world leaders at a security conference in Munich in the face of mounting fears that Russia is planning a new offensive, Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has said that The west needs to hurry up its support for Ukraine as Vladimir Putin will gain a military advantage unless arms deliveries and further sanctions arrive soon.
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After two days blockading the world’s largest coal port, hundreds climate change activists have been arrested in Australia
More than 100 climate change activists have been arrested in Australia after a two-day blockade of the world’s largest coal port. Climate activist group Rising Tide, which organised the action at the Port of Newcastle on Australia’s east coast, said around 1,500 people were at the protest.
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Kazakhstan Parliamentary Election Cement President Tokayev’s Leadership
Kazakhstan held snap parliamentary elections on Sunday, March 19. The elections further strengthen President Kassyim-Jomart Tokayev’s leadership and power since he assumed a new term of presidency late last year. The elections come as part of Tokayev’s ambitious plan to modernize Kazakhstan and turn it into a “model nation” for Central Asia called New Kazakhstan. The snap polls are the first step in his five-year program, which includes constitutional reforms, economic development, and social reforms. Tokayev has chosen not to lead the ruling party, the rebranded Amanat, but it is certain to form the core of his support base in the legislature.
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Emmanuel Macron appointed Michel Barnier as new French PM
French President Emmanuel Macron appointed Veteran politician Michel Barnie as prime minister on Thursday, September 5, after almost two months of deadlock following legislative elections that produced no clear majority in Parliament. At 73, Barnier is the oldest premier in the history of modern France and has been tasked with forming a unifying government in the service of the country.
