The new Country Strategy between Suriname and the Inter-American Development Bank Group (IDBG) was approved by the IDBG Board of Directors on Wednesday 3 November. This document forms the basis of cooperation between the Islamic Development Bank and Suriname for the period 2021-2025. The document states that strategic cooperation aims, among other things, to restore […]
“A father (60) kills his daughter’s lover after selling her to a prostitution gang” | Abroad
During October, officers found human remains in the trunk of an abandoned car in Spokane, Washington, according to a police press release. It turned out to be a young man of 19 years old. Soon, investigators found a suspect in the murder: John Eisenman (60), the father of the murdered boy’s girlfriend. Agents suspect that […]
A video promoting the removal of the veil after an outcry | Abroad
The human rights organization, of which the Netherlands is also a member, has posted messages on social media praising the hijab as a sign of diversity. For example, there is a split portrait of two women, one covered and the other uncovered, with the motto: “Diversity is beauty, and the veil represents freedom.” In France […]
A month after the electoral coalition agreement in the Czech Republic, Babis infiltrated
In the Czech Republic, five centrist parties reached an agreement on the formation of the government. The Spolo (‘Together’) bloc with center-right parties won the elections early last month and is now partnering with a center-left coalition, including the Pirate Party. “We have agreement on our coalition agreement and our priorities,” said Peter Fiala, leader […]
President Biden falls asleep during climate summit | Abroad
A video circulating on Twitter shows the 78-year-old President of the United States closing his eyes several times while listening to a speech with his arms folded. Only when the young man talks to him does he seem to be more alert. He applauds at the end of the speech, but also immediately rubs his […]
Three French mountaineers disappeared in Nepal a week ago | Abroad
Three French nationals in their 30s have been missing for a week in the Mount Everest region of Nepal. They were surprised by an avalanche during the ascent of the Mingbo Eiger (6,070 meters). According to French media, the case concerns 34-year-old Thomas Arvey from Nice, 27-year-old Gabriel Meloch from Briançon, as well as Louis […]
First Promise That Glasgow Is Real: End Deforestation by 2030
More than 100 world leaders pledged to end deforestation by 2030 at the Glasgow Climate Summit. They also want to protect and restore forests. This makes the first big promise of this summit a reality. To combat deforestation, approximately 16.5 billion euros of public and private funds are released. Some of it is used to […]
Why Boris Johnson can lecture the rest of the climate conference
As the host country for the Climate Summit, the UK wants to show leadership on the international stage. In the lead-up to COP26, the British government has presented ambitious national targets for greening. Wind energy plays an important role in this. “Saudi Arabia Wind Energy” is the slogan of Prime Minister Boris Johnson. Not only […]
Putin addresses climate summit in pre-recorded speech
Several leaders come to the summit in Glasgow, including US President Joe Biden and Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte. World leaders such as Putin and Chinese leader Xi Jinping do not come to the UK in person. This is seen as a setback for summit organizers, as Russia and China are among the countries that […]
North Macedonian Prime Minister Zaev resigns
North Macedonian Prime Minister Zoran Zaev has resigned after his party’s disappointing election results in the municipal elections. According to Zaev, there is no need to hold early parliamentary elections due to his resignation. He says the current coalition can elect a new prime minister. His Social Democratic Party, SDSM, lost heavy losses, according to […]