Turkish Government Detains Kurdistan Workers’ Party Protesters — Ongoing Tensions
On Oct. 13, Turkish authorities detained 269 individuals suspected to be members of the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) across Diyarbakır province in Türkiye.
Georgia’s Anti-LGBTQ Bill Exposes Russia’s Influence Amid Parliamentary Elections
Georgia’s president, Salome Zourabichvili, drew sharp criticism from Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili after refusing to sign a controversial anti-LGBTQ bill into law on Oct. 2.
Nepal Recognizes First Multicultural Same-Sex Marriage with Backing of US Embassy
Nepal registered the nation’s first legal same-sex marriage between citizens of different countries on Oct. 6, 2024.
Mozambique Holds Its Most Promising Election
Mozambique held its national election Wednesday, Oct. 9, and is on course to be one of the most influential elections since the country gained independence in 1975.
Russia Avoids Western Sanctions in Alliance with Gabon
Since the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Russian ship fleets have turned to countries outside of the Western economic world to dodge increasing sanctions and oil caps.
Mexico Swears in Its First Female President, Claudia Sheinbaum
The inauguration of North America’s first female head of state, Claudia Sheinbaum occurred this past Tuesday, Oct. 4 in Mexico City
