Following a deadly police shooting of a 17-year-old teenager in Nanterre, a suburb of Paris, France is experiencing a surge of protests and violence. Administration has deployed 40,000 police officers to maintain law and order amidst the continuous riots as a response to the deteriorating scenario.
Turkey's central bank implemented a significant interest rate hike, marking a shift towards more conventional economic policies.
The bank raised its key rate by 6.5 percentage points, boosting it to 15% — a jump from the current 8.5%.
Private Wagner militia has taken control of Rostov-on-Don, a major city near the Ukrainian border, sparking concerns of a potential civil war in Russia.
President Vladimir Putin denounced the mutiny as "treason", promising resolute measures to restore stability.
Australia's parliament has passed legislation setting the stage for a landmark referendum on Aboriginal rights, granting citizens the opportunity to decide on whether the Indigenous population should have a dedicated "voice" in national policymaking.
Ankara, Turkey, May 29: Incumbent President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has emerged victorious in a fiercely contested presidential election held on May 14 and 28, reaffirming his rule over Turkey for a consecutive two-decade period.
Despite a closely fought battle, Erdogan clinched the win by a narrow margin, solidifying his position at the helm of the nation.
Bangkok, May 17: Thailand's General Elections, held on May 14, witnessed a significant victory for the pro-democracy opposition, sets the stage for a potential shift in the country's political landscape. If Pita Limjaroenrat manages to garner majority support, it would mark a significant victory for democracy in Thailand and the broader region, ending nearly a decade-long military rule.
