Canada rules that flipping the middle finger is a 'God-given' right
A recent court case between two rival neighbors near Montreal boiled down to whether flipping someone off is considered a crime.
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US to help Moldova fight Russia's destabilization efforts
The United States accused Russia on Friday of seeking to destabilize Moldova and said it would help the Eastern European country fight off such attempts by sharing information and providing other assistance, the White House said. The United States agrees with Moldovan President Maia Sandu's view that there is no imminent military threat from Russia but shares her concern that Moscow is trying to destabilize her country to install a more pro-Russian government, John Kirby, the White House's national security spokesperson, said in a briefing.
Belgium bans TikTok from federal government work phones
Belgian federal government employees will no longer be allowed to use the Chinese-owned video app TikTok on their work phones, Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Croo said on Friday.
Canada bans Russian aluminum and steel imports
Canada on Friday banned the import of all Russian aluminum and steel products in a move that Ottawa said was aimed at denying Moscow the ability to fund its war against Ukraine.
Russia casts Georgia protests as coup attempt, accuses West of fomenting unrest
EU: Pensioners will soon have to prove their fitness to drive from the age of 70
Belgian parliament officially recognizes Holodomor as genocide against Ukrainians
The Belgian government has officially recognized the Holodomor as a genocide against the Ukrainian people, Belgium's RTBF reported on March 10. The Holodomor, a man-made famine that took place between 1932-33, occurred during Stalin's reign over the Soviet Union and
Russia-linked individuals working to trigger insurrection against Moldovan government, US believes
German Catholic Church to give blessing to same-sex couples
Delegates of a synodal assembly on the reform of the Catholic Church adopted a paper to allow blessing ceremonies for same-sex couples from 2026.
China accuses Canada of smearing over secret police stations
BEIJING (AP) — China on Friday accused Canada of smearing its reputation over allegations China is secretly operating two overseas police stations in Quebec. Canada should “stop sensationalizing and hyping the matter and stop attacks and smears on China,” Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said at a daily briefing.
Micronesia switching alliance from Mainland China to Taiwan after being harassed and even threatened by PRC officials. “To be clear: I have had direct threats against my personal safety from PRC officials acting in an official capacity.” David Panuelo, President of the Federated States of Micronesia
In his letter, Panuelo openly canvassed the country switching its diplomatic recognition from Beijing to Taipei
Giving the middle finger is a ‘God-given right’, Canadian judge rules
Gesture may not be civil or polite but ‘it is not a crime’ and is protected under Canada’s constitution, judgment says
Wagner boss says the Kremlin won't talk to him anymore after he complained that Russia isn't giving his troops enough ammo
Yevgeny Prigozhin, once thought to be a close Putin ally, said on Thursday that all of his direct lines to the Kremlin have stopped responding.
Poland ready to deliver fighter jets to Ukraine, says president
Berlin to allow women to go topless in public swimming pools
A woman complained after she was thrown out of an open-air pool for going topless.
South Korean government proposes increase in work week to 69 hours from 52
The proposal aims to promote family growth and productivity by allowing people to bank overtime hours in exchange for time off
Kazakhstan refuses Russian citizens to buy new cars
Former Goldman Sachs banker Roger Ng will spend a decade in prison for his role in a $4 billion money laundering and corruption conspiracy in the 1MDB case, which involved the looting of Malaysia’s sovereign wealth fund
Former Goldman Sachs banker Roger Ng will spend a decade in prison for his role in the "massive and egregious bribery" $4 billion fraud, known as the 1MDB case.
Mexico Cartel Turns In Own Men Over US Kidnappings
A splinter group of the Gulf Cartel also reportedly apologised for the kidnapping of four Americans.
China's Xi gains unprecedented third term as president
Chinese leader Xi Jinping gained an unprecedented third term as president of the country on Friday.