Tuesday, June 4, 2024

India's Modi sees hopes of a larger majority dashed by surging opposition in election

A white-haired man, wearing a white shirt and blue vest, waves to a loud crowd.

source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/india-modi-election-opposition-1.7224148?cmp=rss

U.S. lawmakers vote to sanction ICC after prosecutor seeks warrant for Israel's Netanyahu

An exterior view of a building in the background with a large blue sign in front, on an angle, with the image of two olive branches surrounding a set of scales next to the words "International Criminal Court" written in white letters in English and French.

The U.S. House of Representatives passed legislation Tuesday that would sanction the International Criminal Court for requesting arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defence Minister Yoav Gallant.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/us-house-icc-sanctions-vote-1.7224751?cmp=rss

India's Modi sees hopes of a larger majority dashed by surging opposition in election

A white-haired man, wearing a white shirt and blue vest, waves to a loud crowd.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi looked poised to secure a rare third term and declared victory on Tuesday evening, calling it "a historical feat in India's history" — even though his party appeared likely to lose a significant number of seats, falling shy of an outright majority.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/india-modi-election-opposition-1.7224148?cmp=rss

Biden creating new restrictions to stop migrants from seeking asylum at U.S. border

Biden with cap on, surrounded by federal and county authorities. A county sheriff is wearing a white cowboy hat

Migrants caught illegally crossing the U.S.-Mexico border could be denied the chance to claim asylum and quickly deported or turned back to Mexico under new restrictions announced on Tuesday, part of a sweeping enforcement effort by U.S. President Joe Biden.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/biden-border-policy-changes-asylum-1.7224235?cmp=rss

Could EU elections save Canada's troubled trade agreement with Europe?

A group of people stand in front of a building waving flags and holding a giant banner that translates to "CETA: Stop ratification ! No parallel justice for corporations."

CETA was supposed to be an easy win for Canada and the European Union alike. But after becoming a political football, questions loom about whether next week’s elections will save it — or kill it for good.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/ceta-eu-elections-canada-1.7222359?cmp=rss