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French Prez Macron tested positive for Covid-19

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French President Emanuel Macron has been tested positive for Covid-19. He will self-isolate for not less than seven days.

Though he will self-isolate for the said number of days, Mr. Macron will discharge his duties remotely.

France is one of the worst affected countries. The virus outbreak has affected tens of thousands of people in the country.

Recently, France imposed a curfew to prevent the second wave of the Covid-19 outbreak.

The European country is expected to impose more restrictions to prevent the spread of the outbreak.

This is the first time a top leader of France has been affected with the Covid-19 outbreak.

No medical bulletin regarding the status of Mr. Macron’s health has been released yet. A French official has said that Mr. Macron has only experienced some minor difficulties.

Many have expressed their shock on the report. The majority of them have taken to the social media platform to express their shock.

Mr. Macron is a very powerful political leader. He is the leader of an apolitical forum, developed to overturn the establishment.   

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Paris administration fined for being ‘Too Feminist’

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In a dramatic development, the administration of the European city of Paris has been filed for being ‘Too Feminist’.  

The fine has been imposed as against the action of the administration to appoint women to at least 69 per cent of the managerial roles under the administration.

The action contradicts the 2013 rule which requires the city administration to respect the gender equality in the area of employment.

The information regarding the fine has been publicised by Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo herself. While speaking in the council, she has mocked the decision to impose fine against her administration.

She has expressed her happiness in the development.

The surprising development has triggered a serious discussion in the social media platform.

It is the first time that a city administration in the country has been fined for being ‘Too Feminist’.

It seems that the Paris Mayor considers the fine as a credit.

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Europe’s changing political landscape

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The continent of Europe, which is one of the most developed continents in the world, is at present dominated by the multilateral organisation of the European Union, which is led by the United Kingdom, Germany and France.

Russia is one of the prime rebels in the region. The country is not in a good relation with the rest of the countries in the continent.

Still, the country is not a supreme force compared to the European Union. The majority of the countries in the region is under the influence of the multilateral organisation.

It is a crucial juncture. The future of the EU is not bright at this moment. The Brexit, the exit of the UK from the European Union, is expected to reduce the strength of the multilateral organisation.

The steadily increasing influence of Russia over the Europe is also a serious threat for the future of the European Union’s influence over the continent.

In a sense, the US is responsible for the steady decline of the EU’s influence over the continent of Europe.

The Donald Trump-led United States have pulled the country away from the Europe, ignoring the commitment the country has to the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation.

Anyway, the changed political scenario in the US is seen as a game changer. It may reverse the trend.

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UK PM to visit India

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The Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Boris Johnson, is set to visit the Asian country of India in the near future.

Mr. Johnson is expected to reach the Asian country in the coming January.

The visit has many angles. The visit is vital in many ways. The announcement has come at the time the UK is preparing to leave the European Union.

The visit is expected to decide the depth of the relation between the European powerhouse and the Asian superpower post the Brexit.

At this moment, there is no clarity about the topics that will be discussed in the scheduled meeting between the leaders of the two powerful countries. It is said that climate change, and trade and investment will be the main areas of the said discussion.

India is one of the close partners of the UK in the Asian region. It is vital for the UK to improve its relation with India to address the post-Brexit crisis brilliantly.

This is the first time Mr. Johnson has announced his decision to visit the Asian country since he was appointed to the seat of power.

Mr. Johnson is the successor of Theresa May, who lost her position as she failed to get her Brexit plan cleared in the UK Parliament.

It is yet to be seen how the UK will address the uncertainties of the post-Brexit Kingdom.   

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Putin congratulates Biden

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In a dramatic development related to global politics, Russian President Vladimir Putin has congratulated US President-elect Joe Biden.

It is the first time that the Russian president has extended a cordial note to the Democratic leader, who defeated US President Donald Trump, who represented the Republican Party in the 2020 US Presidential Election.

Mr. Putin is known for his close attachment with Mr. Trump.

During the 2016 Presidential Election, it was alleged that the Russian government had interfered in the election to turn the election in favour of the Republican candidate.

The latest development indicates that the Russian government is trying to develop a smooth diplomatic channel between Moscow and Washington DC.

Russia is at present not in a good relation with the rest of the Europe. The latest development has a serious political implication.

It seems that Russia wants to counter the possible upgradation of the US-EU relation post the induction of the new regime with the improved relation with Mr. Biden.

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Fight resumes in Nagorno-Karabakh

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In a shocking development, the fight between Armenia and Azerbaijan has resumed in the Nagorno-Karabakh.

The resumption of the fight mocks the agreement both the countries reached few days ago at the behest of Russia.

Both the countries have blamed each other for the resumption of the fight.

Armenia claims that around six of its soldiers have been injured during the fight. Meanwhile, Azerbaijan alleges that around four of its soldiers have been killed because of the fight.

Both the countries claim their right over the disputed territory of Nagorno-Karabakh. Internationally, it is recognized as the part of Azerbaijan, but is controlled ethnic Armenians.

The agreement, though has brought a short-term solution to the crisis, has largely left the actual issue unattended.

The main reason for the resumption of the fight is, in a sense, the lack of clarity of the agreement reached between the two countries.

Armenia has the indirect support of Russia, which played a pivotal role in the development of the agreement to deescalate the tension in the disputed region.

Likewise, Azerbaijan enjoys the direct backing of Turkey, as well as the indirect support of the western world, which is led by Germany and France.

Russian peacekeepers are stationing in the region. It is yet to be seen how they will handle the situation.  

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Renowned spy novelist John Le Carre no more

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World-renowned spy novelist John le Carre, who has contributed several exceptional works such as Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy and The Spy Who Came In From The Cold, has passed away due to a short-term health condition.

His fans have expressed shock. Several popular literary as well as non-literary personalities have expressed their condolence.

A person close to the legendary spy novelist has termed him as the greatest spy novelist of all times.

Mr. Carre’s novels are entirely differed from other spy novels. What makes the novels special is its approach to the subjects.

His novels contradict largely the western version of the Cold War. The novels offer adequate space for the eastern version of the Cold War too.

Mr. Carre, who was around 89 at the time of his death, was survived by his wife, jane, and their four sons.

In the statement his family has released to media houses, it is said that Mr. Carree has died of pneumonia.

In his sixty-year long career, he has contributed as many as 25 novels as well as a memoir to the world of literature.

Though he has passed away, his memories will always remain in the form of the extra-ordinary contributions he has made to the world of literature.

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German cultural groups denounce anti-BDS resolution

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A group of cultural groups based in Germany and Austria has denounced the anti-BDS resolution, which was introduced in the German parliament few months ago to prevent the anti-Israel movement.

The group has termed the resolution as an attempt to threaten the right to speech and expression.

The BDS movement, which is also called the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions movement, aims to force Israel to change its attitude towards the people of Palestine.

The development has opened up a serious discussion around the matter.

The BDS movement is very active at this junction. The movement has a good support base in Germany and Austria.

The movement requests the countries to boycott, divest and sanction Israel until the Middle East country respects its obligation towards Palestine.

The German government has not yet commended on the issue. It is less likely to relook the resolution it has presented. It is important to address the anti-BDS resolution. It is unfortunate that the German government has passed the law.

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Italy’s relation with Egypt worsens over Regeni murder

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The bilateral relation between Egypt and Italy has hit a low point as the former has failed to offer complete corporation to the latter over the latter’s investigation into the kidnap and murder of Italian doctorate student Giulio Regeni, who were researching about the functioning of Egyptian trade unions.

The incident, which has led to the present trouble, happened at least four years ago. Mr. Regeni was allegedly kidnapped by a team of four Egyptian undercover officers. His lifeless body was recovered by a deserted road at least nine days after he had been reported missing. Initially, it was regarded as an accident. Later, it was identified that he suffered severe torture before his death.

The death of Mr. Regeni has triggered a severe uproar in Italy. It has put the Egypt’s dictatorial government in a difficult position.

The Egyptian government has repeatedly denied its involvement in the murder. But it has declined to corporate to the investigation launched by Italy into the case.

Recently, Egypt has decided to close down the case. At the same time, Italy has stepped up its investigation. It has demanded an explanation from the four tainted officers.

The relation between Italy and Egypt is mutual. The present disturbance affects both countries equally.

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Human right organisation exposes Switzerland’s secret agreement with China

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In a sensitive development concerning the global politics, a human rights organisation has exposed a secretive agreement reached between Switzerland and China in connection with immigration.

The agreement offers Chinese security forces a free run in Switzerland, as per the report developed by the organisation.

The agreement, which were reached for five years, is supposed to end soon.

The organisation has predicted the possibility for the extension of the agreement.

Actually, it is not unusual. Switzerland has similar agreements with several other countries. These agreements attempt to make sure no foreign national stay illegally in Switzerland.

The one related to China empowers Chinese forces to interview illegal immigrants from the Asian country.

As per the opinion of the human rights organisation, what makes the Swiz agreement with China unusual is the fact that unlike other agreements which hand power to immigration officials this agreement offers power to foreign security forces.

The issue is very sensitive in nature. The organisation which has brought the issue to spotlight also is aware of the sensitive nature of the topic. It has presented the necessary evidences to back the allegation which it has levelled against Switzerland and China.

It is high time to erase the dark clouds around the questionable intrusion of China into Europe.

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