In a dramatic turn of events, a left-wing alliance has emerged victorious in the French parliamentary elections, securing the most seats and effectively blocking Marine Le Pen's far-right National Rally (RN) from gaining power. The New Popular Front (NFP), a coalition...
Leftist Surge Thwarts Far Right, Leading to Political Deadlock in France
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PVV Ministerial Candidates Defend Use of Controversial Terms
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US Offers Assurances to Israel Amid Rising Tensions with Hezbollah
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Hezbollah Threatens Cyprus Amid Rising Tensions with Israel
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Putin Receives Warm Welcome in Pyongyang Amid Heightened Global Scrutiny
Pyongyang, June 20, 2024 – In a move closely watched by the international community, Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in North Korea on Wednesday, marking his first visit to the country in nearly a quarter of a century. Despite facing increasing isolation from...
Controversy Over PVV’s Martin Bosma Attending Slavery Commemoration
A petition signed by 35 organizations and over 150 individuals is urging parliamentary chairman Martin Bosma, a member of the far-right PVV, not to attend the annual slavery remembrance ceremony in Amsterdam on July 1. Traditionally, leaders of both parliamentary...
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