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Max Monroe’s ‘Alexander Hawthorne Is a Liar’ Cover Reveal Will Leave You Absolutely Breathless
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New Zealand Deputy Prime Minister concludes trip to India
New Zealand (NZ) Deputy Prime Minister (DPM) Winston Peters will conclude his 2-day-visit to India today. The DPM met with External Affairs Minister Dr. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar and is scheduled to visit Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare JP Nadda today. Peters’ visit is part of a broader diplomatic outreach from NZ, to engage with regional democratic partners and enhance trade, with stopovers in Australia and Sri Lanka prior to this trip.
Armenian president expected to visit Türkiye
Armenian Prime Minister (PM) Nikol Pashinyan will visit Türkiye today. Pashinyan’s historic visit comes at the invitation of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who’s sought to normalise relations with Armenia whilst keeping traditional ally Azerbaijan close. Armenia and Azerbaijan have fought several wars, most recently in 2023, where Armenian exclave Nagorno-Karabakh was annexed by Azerbaijan.
US and Iran resume nuclear talks in Rome
US-Iran nuclear talks are expected to resume today in Rome. Leading the US delegation is Special Envoy Steve Witkoff, while Iran’s delegation is led by Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, with talks being brokered by Oman. This, the fifth round of renewed nuclear negotiations, is taking place amid reports of potential Israeli strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities over coming weeks. It is also in response to the increasingly concerning uranium enrichment levels, now at 60%.
Thai PM Shinawatra to conclude visit to Vietnam
Thai Prime Minister (PM) Paetongtarn Shinawatra will conclude her state visit to Vietnam today. This two-day-visit, is the first by a Thai PM to Vietnam in 11 years, signifying a shift in Thai diplomatic and economic outreach to the Southeast Asian nation. Shinawatra’s government has aimed to elevate relations to ‘Strategic Comprehensive Partnership’, the highest level of Thai diplomatic engagement.
New Romance Novels for Fans of Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy
in Books to Read if You Like..., eBook, News, Romance New Romance Novels for Fans of Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy If you adored Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy—its humor, heart, and relatable mishaps—get ready to fall in love with these new romance novels! Packed with wit, charm, and unforgettable heroines navigating love, life, and everything in between, these books deliver all the laughs, feels, and swoon-worthy moments you crave.
UK holds general election
The UK will hold its first general election today in nearly five years. Incumbent Prime Minister (PM) Rishi Sunak’s Conservative Party is looking to extend its 14-year control of 10 Downing Street while Keir Starmer is aiming to form the first post-Brexit Labour government. Polls since 2022 have consistently shown Labour leading on a two-party preference.
First 2024 US Presidential debate tonight between Biden and Trump
The first 2024 Presidential debate will be held tonight between President Biden and former President Trump in Atlanta, Georgia. This is their first debate since 2020, in what is the first rematch election since 1956. A second debate will be held 10 September. As always, foreign policy will be a key topic for both candidates, uniquely with their own Presidential doctrines to stand behind.
French energy workers expected to strike
France’s energy sector workers are expected to strike today. Unionised workers, led by the FNME-CGT (France’s primary energy union), are demanding higher wages and improved working conditions. This protest will most likely impact power production across France. The strike notice, issued on the 7 June, outlined a period of striking from today until 13 September. This doesn’t mean there’ll be power outages over the following months.
G7 leaders meet in Italy
The G7 will meet today in Fasano, Italy. This will be the 50th meeting of the multinational group since inception in 1973. Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni will assume the G7 presidency until 31 December 2024. Meloni is hosting the G7 at a time of great support for her right-wing party’s brand of politics across Europe. EU parliamentary elections last week resulting in strong support for right-wing parties in France, Germany and Austria.
European Parliament elections begin today
European Parliament (EP) elections are scheduled to begin today. All 720 seats will be up for grabs in the legislative body, which will determine the laws and regulations across the EU for the next 5 years. The many parties in the EP are divided into ideological blocs from far left to right, with the far rights’ support growing in recent polls. Ursula von der Leyen, the EU Commission President (EUCP), is also up for re-election as the EUCP is elected by parliament.
UK dissolves Parliament ahead of the 2024 general election
UK Parliament will disband ahead of the July general election. Prime Minister (PM) Rishi Runak called the snap election, scheduled for July 4, last week. The call comes amid dwindling poll numbers for the Conservative party, with approval at present its lowest since October 2022. The Labour Party, led by Keir Starmer, is currently at 45% approval, 22 points above the Conservatives.
Kenyan President Ruto visits US
Kenyan President William Ruto will visit Washington DC today. President Ruto will meet with US President Joe Biden as part of the first state visit by an African leader during the Biden administration. The visit coincides with the 60th anniversary of US-Kenyan relations and is the leaders’ first meeting since the 2022 US-Africa summit. Both nations share common cause on a range of issues from promoting African democracy, especially in the Saheli coup-belt, to fighting terrorism in Somalia.
Vladimir Putin visits China
Russian President Vladimir Putin will visit China today to meet President Xi Jinping. This will be Putin’s 19th visit, his 41st meeting with Xi and the first since being re-elected to an unprecedented fifth term as president. Putin will meet Xi in Beijing and is expected to head to Harbin, which has strong economic ties to Russia, for a trade exhibition. This visit comes at a time of immense economic pressure from the US and EU on China over its support for Russia in its Ukraine war.
Russia celebrates Victory Day
Russia will celebrate Victory Day today in Moscow. The centrepiece of celebrations of the USSR’s victory over Nazi Germany will be the annual military parade in Red Square. The parade, honouring the service members in WWII, is also a way for President Putin to demonstrate strength to domestic and foreign audiences. Post-2022 however, the event has been overshadowed by the Ukraine War now in its third year.
Pakistani President addresses joint parliament session
Pakistani President Asif Zardari convened a joint session of parliament in Islamabad today. This will be President Zardari’s first address since the commencement of the parliamentary calendar year. This address will be a record seventh by a Pakistani president, following Zardari’s first term from 2008-2013. Despite elections concluding on 8 February, in the term of previous president Arif Alvi, there was no joint address owing to undecided Senate elections.
Surinamese President Santokhi visits China
Surinamese President Chandrikapersad Santokhi will arrive in China today. President Santokhi will embark on a 6-day state-visit, starting with a welcome ceremony which will include a joint signing of cooperation documents. This visit coincides with the fifth anniversary of the China-Suriname strategic cooperative partnership, which established stronger commercial ties amid Suriname’s participation in the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI).
Japan’s LDP hold Ethics Committee meeting
Japan’s Liberal Democratic Party’s (LDP) Ethics Committee (EC) meets today to discuss disciplinary action against party members for alleged undeclared fundraiser revenue. 39 LDP members, former and current lawmakers, are alleged to have knowingly failed to list at least $33,000USD raised at personal campaign fundraising parties from 2017 to 2022. The total undisclosed amount hidden from record is at least $6.5 million USD.
Russia announces official presidential election results
Russia’s Central Electoral Commission (CEC) will announce official results from Monday’s presidential election. The CEC is expected to rubber stamp Vladimir Putin’s re-election to an unprecedented fifth term in office ending in 2030. The election, widely seen by opposition groups to be rigged, was the first to take place since the Russia-Ukraine war and the death of key opposition figure Alexei Navalny.
Japan and Russia negotiate fishing rights
Japan and Russia are expected to conclude their negotiations on bilateral fishing quotas today. The 40th gathering of the Japan-Russia Fisheries Committee (JRFC) commenced negotiations on 11 March in Tokyo. The discussions were focused on 2024 salmon and trout fishing quotas by Japanese fishermen in their Economic Exclusion Zones (EEZ). The agreement allowing commercial fishing in each other’s EEZ is based on a similar 1984 Soviet-Japanese agreement.
Belgian Legislature to discuss fast-tracking nuclear phase-out
Belgium’s Chamber of Representatives (CoR) is expected to discuss fast-tracking a nuclear phase-out law when they meet in Brussels today. The nuclear phase-out law, introduced in 2003, stipulated that all nuclear plants must be decommissioned upon reaching an operational age of 40; at the time, all plants would reach this point by 2025.
European Central Bank makes rate decision
The European Central Bank (ECB) is expected to decide on interest rates today in Frankfurt. ECB interest rates have jumped in the past two years from 0.5 percent in July 2022 to 4.5 percent in September 2023 to combat the post-Covid and Ukraine War inflation. Rates have at this level since September. Inflation peaked in October 2022 at 10.6%, yet reduced to 2.6 percent last month, still dramatically higher than pre-Covid levels, however, close to the ECB’s 2 percent target.
US to hold ‘Super Tuesday’ presidential primary elections
‘Super Tuesday’ primary elections will take place today across the US. Fifteen states will hold presidential primary elections, with millions placing votes for this years’ Republican and Democratic nominees. Super Tuesday is widely viewed as the final hurdle to claim the requisite delegates for party nomination. A total of 1215 is required for nomination with 874 available today alone.
The 8th Asian Economic Dialogue begins in India
The 8th Asia Economic Dialogue (AED) will begin today in Pune, Maharashtra, India. This year’s gathering will focus on the theme of “geo-economic challenges in an era of flux”. The multilateral conference is jointly organized by the Indian Ministry of External Affairs and the Pune International Centre on contemporary issues. 46 speakers from 11 countries will contribute over the three-day dialogue.
37th Asia Pacific Regional Conference begins in Sri Lanka
The 37th Regional Conference for Asia and the Pacific (APRC) will begin today in Colombo, Sri Lanka. The conference, organized by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the UN (FAOUN), is a biennial high-level ministerial meeting bringing together representatives from across the Asia-Pacific with relevant NGOs and agencies. The APRC’s agenda aims to increase food affordability for over half the world’s population, 45% of whom can’t afford a healthy meal.
Greek Parliament to vote on same-sex marriage legalization
Greek Parliament is expected to vote today on the legalization of same-sex marriage in Athens. Centre-right Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis is the key supporter of this legislation in Parliament with many in his New Democracy Party dissenting to the vote. Mitsotakis will be relying heavily on Greece’s left-wing parties to approve this bill as Greek law.
Indian Prime Minister to visit UAE
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to inaugurate a Hindu temple today during a state visit to the UAE. The ceremony will take place in Abu Dhabi where PM Modi will also meet with Emirati President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed among other officials. The BAPS Hindu Mandir temple will be the first in Abu Dhabi and by far the largest in the UAE, with construction costs estimated in the range of $100 million.
One year on from the Turkiye and Syria Earthquake
Today marks one year since a powerful earthquake struck southern Turkiye and northern Syria. The quake, measuring 7.8 on the Richter scale, destroyed thousands of homes and killed upwards of 60 000 people in both countries, with Turkiye suffering the most. This earthquake was one of the costliest in Turkish history, incurring a damage bill of nearly $150 billion or roughly 9% of the country’s GDP.
Myanmar coup marks three years
Today marks three years since Myanmar’s military, the Tatmadaw, launched a coup against the civilian government of Aung San Suu Kyi. The Tatmadaw, under General Min Aung Hlaing, launched the coup after Suu Kyi’s party won a landslide election in 2020, which threatened the military’s dominance over Myanmar’s political system. Since the coup, Myanmar has been in the grip of a civil war, with rival ethnic and regional militias fighting the national military.
EU to hold Trilogue on gig economy workers’ conditions
An EU legislative trilogue is expected to meet in Brussels today. The agenda for this iteration of the EU tripartite gathering (Commission, Council and Parliament), is expected to focus on the legislative negotiations relating to gig-workers’ rights. ‘Gig economy’ workers or ‘platform workers’ are those that work through an app, such as Deliveroo or Uber. Belgium holds the Commission’s presidency and so will lead this trilogue.
Uzbek President to begin state visit to China
At the invitation of President Xi Jinping, Mirziyoyev will spend three days in Beijing, during which he will attend several events on cultural, educational and economic cooperation. The visit is broadly aimed at deepening cooperation and enhancing bilateral relations. China is Uzbekistan’s largest trade partner, with both bilateral exports and imports growing rapidly since [date]. In 2023, the overall trade volume rose by 45%, to a total of $14 billion.
Madagascar colonels arrested for election mutiny to appear in court
Two colonels arrested for attempting to incite a mutiny during Madagascar’s 2023 presidential election are expected to appear in an Antananarivo court today. The colonels are charged with attempting to incite the mutiny against then and current president, Andry Rajoelina, in the month before the December election. According to Madagascan authorities, both men attempted to bribe officers in the capital each with approximately $27,500 USD to incite a mutiny in their respective city-based barracks.
Secretary of State Antony Blinken meets Israeli Defense Minister
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken meets with Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant and Israel’s War Cabinet today in Tel Aviv. The meeting between America’s top diplomat and Israel’s defense minister focussed on the ongoing Israel-Hamas War in Gaza which has now claimed more than 23,000 lives. This was Secretary Blinken’s fourth visit to Israel and the fifth to the wider region since the October 7th terrorist attacks in which 1,139 Israelis were killed by Hamas militants.
US court to hear Trump executive privilege case
The US Court of Appeals is expected to hear ex-President Donald Trump’s case of executive privilege against prosecution today. Trump’s appeal stems from the ongoing case against him alleging that he was guilty of election subversion in 2020. His trial is currently scheduled for March 4.
Venezuelan activist to appear in court on treason charge.
Javier Tarazona is expected to appear in a Venezuelan court today to answer for charges of treason against the government of President Nicolas Maduro. Tarazona, the leader of rights group Fundaredes, was arrested in July 2021 on charges of terrorism after reporting violent clashes between Colombian and Venezuelan militaries on the Venezuelan side of the border. He also alleged that Maduro’s government gives refuge to drug traffickers and Colombian leftist paramilitaries.
German and Slovenian Foreign Ministers to meet
German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock is expected to meet her Slovenian counterpart today. Baerbock and Slovenian Foreign Minister Tanja Fajon will have a bilateral meeting in Ljubljana with the aim of broadening German-Slovenian political dialogue as well as exchanging views on current European and international issues.
Indonesia presidential election campaign period to open.
Indonesia’s electoral commission (KPU) has announced the three candidates that will run to succeed current President Joko Widodo in the 2024 election. Anies Baswedan, an independent from the Coalition of Change for Unity (big tent party), served as Governor of Jakarta and served in President Widodo’s cabinet. Ganjar Pranowo, a member of the centre left PDI Party, served as governor of Central Java. Prabowo Subianto, a member of the right-wing Gerindra party, is the incumbent Minister of Defence.
NATO head to meet Swedish leadership
NATO secretary Jens Stoltenberg is expected to meet with Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson and Defence Minister Pål Johson today. Sweden NATO secretary Jens Stoltenberg is expected to meet with Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson and Defence Minister Pål Johson today. Sweden submitted its NATO membership application simultaneously with Finland in May 2022 following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Finland’s accession to NATO was rapid, whilst Sweden’s has become much more drawn out.
Trial of FTX Founder to Begin in New York
The disgraced former CEO and founder of crypto-trading fund FTX, Sam Bankman-Fried, will appear in a New York federal court The disgraced former CEO and founder of crypto-trading fund FTX, Sam Bankman-Fried, will appear in a New York federal court today. Bankman-Fried was arrested and extradited from the Bahamas last December on charges of wire, securities and commodities fraud as well as money laundering.
6 Books to Read for Fans of Sophie Kinsella
in Books to Read if You Like..., eBook, News, Romance 6 Books to Read for Fans of Sophie Kinsella Prepare to dive into a world of laughter, love, and charming chaos with these new romance reads, tailor-made for fans of Sophie Kinsella. These authors have a knack for crafting stories that will have you grinning from ear to ear and turning pages with eager anticipation. Happy reading! by Delancey Stewart Release Date: September 21, 2023 Pro hockey player Sly Remington has a plan.
Bulgarians accused of spying for Russia to appear in UK court
Five Bulgarian nationals accused of spying for Russia will appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court today in London. The five Bulgarians, Five Bulgarian nationals accused of spying for Russia will appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court today in London. The five Bulgarians, three men and two women will be charged with “conspiring to collect information intended to be directly or indirectly useful to an enemy” according to the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS).
Ukraine President expected to address UN
Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy is expected to address the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) today. Zelenskyy’s visit to the Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy is expected to address the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) today. Zelenskyy’s visit to the annual gathering in New York is his first in-person appearance at the UN since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022.
Sick Hate
Maart I should’ve hugged her more. I should’ve loved her more. But the truth is, I couldn’t. Even after we were free, I couldn’t love them like that. Because I could never shake the feeling that each time they walked away from me, it would be the last time I saw them. The only way I knew how to show them I cared was to train them. And once I forced Irina to stop training, I didn’t have another way to love her. I just didn’t know how. So I made her leave.
New Thai cabinet to hold first meeting
Thailand’s new cabinet will hold its first meeting today in Bangkok. PM Srettha Thavisin was sworn in by King Maha Thailand’s new cabinet will hold its first meeting today in Bangkok. PM Srettha Thavisin was sworn in by King Maha Vajiralongkorn last Tuesday, bringing an end to a nearly four-month-long post-election interregnum. Thavosom will also serve as the finance minister.
Pro-Catalonia independence meeting expected to occur
Members of the pro-Catalan independence party Junts Per Catalunya (JXCat) will meet in Brussels today. Former Catalonian regional president Carles Members of the pro-Catalan independence party Junts Per Catalunya (JXCat) will meet in Brussels today. Former Catalonian regional president Carles Puigdemont will lead the gathering.
IMDEC 23 to begin in Ghana
The International Maritime Defence Exhibition and Conference (IMDEC) will begin in Accra, Ghana today. Ghanaian president Nana Akufo-Addo will preside The International Maritime Defence Exhibition and Conference (IMDEC) will begin in Accra, Ghana today. Ghanaian president Nana Akufo-Addo will preside over the third edition of IMDEC, with over 12 chiefs of Navies among other regional dignitaries in attendance.
Thai parliament expected to vote on PM again
The Thai Parliament is expected to hold another vote for PM today. Three months after the progressive Move Forward party The Thai Parliament is expected to hold another vote for PM today. Three months after the progressive Move Forward party won a majority of seats in the Thai general election, the centre-right party Pheu Thai is expected to have reached an agreement with the military-dominated upper house to secure the party’s candidate Srettha Thavinsin as Prime Minister.
Brazil to host Amazon Rainforest summit
Brazil will host a two-day regional summit in Belémtoday focussed on protecting the Amazon rainforest. Attendance is expected to include representatives from all eight Amazon Cooperation Treaty Organisation (ACTO) members—Brazil, Venezuela, Peru, Bolivia, Suriname, Ecuador, Suriname and Guyana—as well as French Guiana.
Thailand Eight-party alliance expected to announce PM candidate
A Thai eight-party alliance will name its candidate for Prime Minister today, two days ahead of the parliamentary vote. Thai A Thai eight-party alliance will name its candidate for Prime Minister today, two days ahead of the parliamentary vote. Thai parliamentary procedure stipulates a candidate must receive support from the democratically elected lower house and from the military-dominated upper house.
South Korea President Yoon Suk-Yeol to visit Poland
South Korean President Yoon Suk-Yeol will visit Poland from the 12th of July to the 14th to meet with Polish President Andrzej Duda. The official visit was at the invitation of President Duda and is expected to be focussing on boosting a range of strategic issues such as nuclear energy and infrastructure, defense as well as potential discussion on collaboration in reconstruction efforts for Ukraine.
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