- Centerstage Events

European Union halting Georgia's accession process and freezing 30 million euros in Defense Ministry aid takes the centerstage among all global events which has happened over this week.
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Centerstage events of week 2

Boeing to pay a $243.6 million fine...

Boeing agrees to plead guilty to criminal fraud conspiracy after violating a reform deal following two fatal 737 Max crashes that killed 346 people. The U.S. Department of Justice (DoJ) also requires Boeing to pay a $243.6 million fine. Victims' families criticize the plea as a "sweetheart deal," claiming it lets Boeing avoid full accountability. The plea avoids a criminal trial but gives Boeing a criminal record, potentially affecting its government contracts.

Sunday, 7 July, 2024

The European Union halts Georgia's accession process and freezes 30 million...

The European Union halts Georgia's accession process and freezes 30 million euros in Defense Ministry aid after lawmakers approve controversial legislation seen as suppressing dissent. EU Ambassador Pawel Herczynski cites the "foreign agents" law and anti-democratic actions as reasons, calling it a setback to Georgia's EU aspirations. Georgian President Salome Zurabishvili views the move as a warning, urging Georgians to choose between a European future or isolation aligned with Russia.

Monday, 8 July, 2024

One Enabler against the other as NATO condemns Russia's...

One Enabler against the other as NATO condemns Russia's unprovoked war against Ukraine and labels China a "decisive enabler" of Russia's actions through their economic and political partnership. The NATO Washington Summit Declaration, approved by all 32 member states on July 10, 2024, strongly criticizes China for supporting Russia's war crimes and breaches of international law. NATO reaffirms its unprecedented support for Ukraine's defense, security, and integration with European and Western nations, including eventual NATO membership.

Tuesday, 9 July, 2024

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan accuses U.S. President Joe Biden...

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan accuses U.S. President Joe Biden and his administration of complicity in Israel's actions during the Gaza conflict, labeling them as war crimes and violations of international law. In an interview with Newsweek during the NATO summit in Washington, Erdogan criticizes the U.S. for supporting Israel despite its "brutal murder" of civilians and strikes on hospitals and aid centers, calling for sanctions against Israel.

Wednesday, 10 July, 2024

Burkina Faso's Justice Minister, Edasso Rodrigue Bayala, announces a ban on homosexuality…

Burkina Faso's Justice Minister, Edasso Rodrigue Bayala, announces a ban on homosexuality, marking the country's first legal crackdown on same-sex relations despite opposition from Western powers. Previously frowned upon but not illegal, homosexuality now faces legal restrictions under the military junta. Meanwhile, the Supreme Court of the Netherlands rules that same-sex marriage is legal in Aruba and Curaçao, securing equal marriage rights for same-sex couples in these territories.

Thursday, 11 July, 2024

Former President Donald Trump is injured in an assassination attempt at a campaign…

Former President Donald Trump is injured in an assassination attempt at a campaign rally when a gunman opens fire, killing one spectator and injuring two others critically. The shooter, identified as 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks from Bethel Park, Pennsylvania, is dead. Trump, who is bloodied on his ear, is quickly surrounded and escorted offstage by Secret Service agents. Despite the injury, Trump pumps his fist and waves to the cheering crowd.

Friday, 12 July, 2024

Khadga Prasad Sharma Oli is sworn in as Nepal's Prime Minister…

Khadga Prasad Sharma Oli is sworn in as Nepal's Prime Minister after his Communist Party of Nepal - Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) forms a coalition with the Nepali Congress. Oli, returning as prime minister for the fourth time, pledges loyalty to the constitution in a ceremony administered by President Ram Chandra Poudel. Oli replaces Pushpa Kamal Dahal, who lost a vote of confidence after 18 months in office.

Saturday, 13 July, 2024