New Zealand Elections Postponed by 4 Weeks Due to Coronavirus
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has postponed the country’s upcoming elections by four weeks. That decision was taken because of a new outbreak of the coronavirus in the country. Elections are now scheduled for October 17. They were initially planned to be held on September 19. “This decision
Czech Prime Minister Babis: Belarus Elections Must be Over
The presidential elections in Belarus must be repeated with the presence of foreign observers, Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babis said Friday. He thereby joins Polish calls to EU leaders to discuss the situation. “I have spoken with the Polish Prime Minister (Mateusz Morawiecki), and we are calling (EU Council
Israel Announces New Bombing Raids on Gaza
The Israeli Air Force has announced bombing raids on the Gaza Strip in retaliation for the incendiary balloons released from Gaza in recent days. Last week, the Israeli army already carried out multiple attacks on positions of the radical Hamas movement in Gaza. It is feared that the Israeli
The Number of New Infections Continues to Rise in Germany
The increase in the number of new corona cases in Germany continues. Wednesday morning, the Robert Koch Institute (RKI), the German equivalent of the National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM), reported that 1226 corona tests were positive in the last 24 hours. On Tuesday, the RKI
Taiwan: Chinese Planes Chased Away During the Visit of US Minister
The Taiwanese Ministry of Defense reports that the anti-aircraft defence has repelled Chinese fighter planes. They may have flown too close by way of provocation over the Taiwan Strait, the waters between China and Taiwan, during the visit of a US minister to Taipei. Taiwan’s anti-aircraft missiles tracked and
EU President Michel is Also Visiting Beirut
Following in the footsteps of French President Macron, EU President Charles Michel will also take a look at Beirut, which was devastated by an explosion. The Belgian former prime minister will travel to the Lebanese capital on Saturday to show solidarity with the population. Michel is “shocked and sad”.
British Economy Recovery Takes Longer Than Expected
The Bank of England expects the UK economy to take longer to recover from the corona crisis than previously thought. As a result, the key interest rate with the UK central bank may still have to be brought below zero later. However, such an intervention is not yet necessary.
New Footage Arrest George Floyd: Don’t Shoot Me
A British newspaper has published new footage of George Floyd’s arrest. It can be seen how the black American appears to be panicking during his arrest, and the police beg not to shoot him. Floyd died in May after an officer knelt on his neck for minutes on his
Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI Fell Seriously Ill After A Trip to Germany
Pope emeritus Benedict XVI fell seriously ill after a trip to Germany. He is said to suffer from wound dandruff, and biographer Peter Seewald told Passauer Neue Presse newspaper. 93-year-old Benedict stepped down as Pope in 2013 for health reasons. He visited his sick brother Georg in Bavaria last
Afghan President Orders the Release of 500 Taliban Members
Afghan President Ashraf Ghani has ordered the release of 500 detained Taliban members. According to the Afghan leader, this is a gesture of goodwill during the Feast of Sacrifice. Then a three-day truce is also in force. Ghani says the release fulfils an agreement the United States made with
