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WikiLeaks founder struggling with mental issue: Psychiatrist

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A psychiatrist, who has visited WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange – who is languishing in a prison located in the United Kingdom, has raised alarm about the deteriorating mental condition of the journalist – who is wanted in the United States for a serious crime.

A petition seeking the extradition of the journalist is pending in a court based in the United Kingdom.

The finding of the psychiatrist has the potential to influence the outcome of the UK court’s verdict on the extradition petition filed by the US.

As per a statement released by the psychiatrist, Mr. Assange’s mental condition is too worse that he hears imaginary voices.

Mr. Assange was an extremely popular journalist. He was known for his uncompromising attitude.

He was very vocal against the US. He was the one who unearthed several unpleasant stories regarding the US forces’ activities in the war-embattled regions in the Middle East.

Many see Mr. Assange as a victim of the anti-democratic attitude of the United States of America.

The journalist community has already expressed their support to the embattled journalist.

Many renowned personalities have come forward to extend their support to the journalist – who was pushed behind iron bars for showing justice to his job.

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Italy approves referendum seeking to reduce strength by third

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Italy has cleared a referendum seeking to reduce the strength of the parliament by a third.

As many as 70 per cent of the electorate of the country has voted in favour of the referendum.

Once the new regulation comes to effect,  the strength of the parliament will be reduced to at least 400.

The present strength of the parliament is not less than 634.

The referendum has the support of the Five Star Movement, which is an important member of the political coalition which rules the country.

The new development has come shortly after the regional election which saw the decline of the strength of the ruling rightist political parties.

Italy has lost many lives owing to the present disease outbreak. It is one of the worst affected countries in the continent of Europe.

At present, it is unclear whether the present development has any serious political implication.

Anyway, the development may help to reduce the chance of the spread of the disease among the lawmakers.

The same policy is expected to be implemented in the Senate.

If this development is proved helpful, many countries in this part of the world is expected to copy that policy.

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Leaked documents prove Putin’s close friend committed serious financial crime

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As per a set of documents leaked to medias, Arkady Rotenberg, one of the closest friends of Russian President Vladimir Putin, have misused Barclays Bank in London to launder money.

The documents have also proved that the bank has been misused to dodge sanctions imposed over the person by certain Western countries affiliated to the European Union.

Arkady Rotenberg is a billionaire. he is known to Mr. Putin since childhood.

It is believed that financial restrictions imposed over Mr. Rotenberg has promoted him to utilise this fraudulent method.

The development means Western banks have to find a convincing explanation on why they have helped the man to use the channel to move money.

Meanwhile, the bank has justified its position on the ground that they have not committed any illegality.

As per the opinion of the bank, the transaction has been done in accordance with the regulations prescribed.

The Russian government has not yet commented on this issue yet. Russia is not likely to respond on this matter any time soon.

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Madrid to reimpose certain restrictions to prevent second wave

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The Spanish capital of Madrid is planning to reimpose certain lockdown restrictions to prevent a rise in Covid-19.

In the recent past, the continent of Europe has witnessed a rise in the number of Covid-19 cases.

From day after tomorrow onwards, around 850,000 people in the Madrid region will face limits on travel. They will also face some restrictions on sizes of groups.

Spain is one of the worst affected countries in the continent of Europe. In Spain, Madrid is the most affected city.

It is said that the new policy is essential as many northern hemisphere countries are now bracing for a second wave of the pandemic as winter approaches.

The World Health Organization (WHO) has also warned the continent against the relaxed attitude.

Many experts warn that the countries should stay vigilant at least until an effective vaccine reaches market.  

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Belarus leading opposition leader begins hunger strike in jail

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One of the leading opposition leaders of the country, Maxim Znak, has begun hunger strike in jail.

The action has been taken after he was charged with the charge of seeking to harm national security.

Mr. Znak is a renowned lawyer based in the country. He is one among seven leaders of the Co-ordination Council.

The Belarus government is attacking the council through all possible means. At present, at least five of the seven members are either in jail or in exile.

Lately, the UN Human Rights Council, in a special meeting organised in Geneva, voted to launch closer UN monitoring of abuses in Belarus.

The west already questioned the credibility of the Belarus Presidential Election – which offered a chance for President Alexander Lukashenko to continue in the position of power.

The country has been witnessing protest since the declaration of the election result.

Several people have been arrested in connection with the protest. Several international human rights organisations like Amnesty International have exposed the inhuman methods used by the Belarus security force to contain the protest.

In a statement shared through his lawyer, Mr. Znak has said that he had no other way to fight against injustice and arbitrary actions, while in detention.

It is high time for the International community to interfere in the ongoing political crisis in Belarus.

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Spanish Govt launches ambitious plans to undo wrongs committed by Franco

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The Spanish government, which is led by a left-wing coalition, has launched an ambitious program to undo the wrongs committed by General Francisco Franco, who was a dreaded dictator of the country.

As part of the plan, the government has decided to transform the monument dedicated to the former dictator into a cemetery for people who died on both sides of the Spanish Civil War.

As part of the program, the government is planning to identify the names of the unnamed victims, who were buried in the cemetery.

General Franco was a ruthless dictator. He ruled the country from 1939 to 1975 – until the day he surrendered himself to his final destiny.

He used ruthless means to contain a civil war which broke out during his reign. Because of that attitude, many innocent people lost their lives.

He was buried in a vast mausoleum called the Valley of the Fallen, which was situated just outside Madrid. Around 44 years after his colourful funeral function, his remains were moved to a low-key grave last year.

At this moment, it remans unclear how the latest development will reflect in the politics of the country.

Though Span is currently ruled by the left, the far-right is a very powerful force in the country.

Still, Mr. Franco is considered as a hero by many in this part of the world.

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Melania Trump’s statue reinstalled in Slovenia

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Shorty after a wooden sculpture depicted US First Lady Melania Trump was damaged in Slovenia, her bronze statue has been reinstalled in the same location.

The previous statue had many shortcomings. Some said that the wooden statue did not have any resemblance to the First Lady.  

At this moment, it remains unclear why the wooden statue was damaged. It is also not clear who damaged the statue.

The First Lady of the United States was born in Novo Mesto in 1970 but grew up in the town of Sevnica. At that time, Slovenia was part of the Communist nation of Yugoslavia.

US artist Brad Downey commissioned the original piece and placed it outside Sevnica in 2019.

Mrs. Trump is very popular in Slovenia. She is seen as a role model by many in this part of the world.

Mrs. Trump is the most popular lady in the region on the basis of politics.

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Russia: Navalny getting back to normal life

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Alexei Navalny, who was allegedly poisoned by the Russian government at the behest of its President, Vladimir Putin, is getting back to his normal life.

He is being treated at a hospital based in Germany.

The poisoning incident happened while he was travelling to Moscow in a flight. Shortly after the incident, he lost conscious and fell into the stage of coma.

He was initially treated in a hospital based in Russia. But, he was later transferred to Germany, at the request of his supporters, as they raised suspicion about the treatment procedure followed by Russia.

Russia denied the allegation leveled against it by the supports of the victim, who was a vocal critic of the Russian President.

Anyway, the poisoned Russian opposition figure has been removed from ventilation.

As per a latest medial bulletin, the leader can leave his bed in the near future itself.

The poisoning incident has damaged the image of Russia severely. It has left the country at the receiving end of criticism.

Several human rights organisations have criticised the inability of Russia to provide adequate safety to its main opposition figure.

Russia is not new to such allegation. This is not the first time a opposition figure has been attacked in Russia in a similar manner.   

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Belarus dictator reaches Russia

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Alexander Lukashenko, the dictator of Belarus, has reached Russia, to meet his Russian counterpart and supporter, Vladimir Putin.

He has been accommodated in a resort near Black Sea.

It is clear that the visit has a link to the ongoing protest of pro-democratic activists in Belarus.

Russia earlier said that it was ready to send its force to Belarus to support the Belarus leader.

The only country which supports the Belarus dictator at present is Russia. The European Union does not recognise the leader and recently dismissed the election which was allegedly conducted in an unfair manner.

It is the first time since the emergence of the protest that the two leaders are meeting.

The development is keenly observed by the rest of the European world.

Some observers have already termed the meeting as highly crucial.

Already, the Belarus government’s attitude towards the protest has invited huge criticism. If the country continues this attitude, it will lead the European world to a great danger.

It is not wise to let the protest continue in this manner. It is unfortunate that the Belarus dictator shows no remorse for the unacceptable way his force has handled to the protest.

It is high time to find a solution to the Belarus issue.

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Russia Prez apologises to his Serbian counterpart

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In a rare move, Russian President Vladimir Putin has extended his apology to his Serbian counterpart Aleksandar Vucic.

It was a Facebook post that triggered this crisis.

A senior Russian official recently published a provocative Facebook post against Mr. Vucic. Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova posted a photo of Mr Vucic sitting opposite President Donald Trump in the White House and below it a photo of actress Sharon Stone’s legs.

The post angered Mr Vucic.

Ms Zakharova later apologised for the post.

Recently, Mr Vucic, while speaking to a media person, have revealed that Russia has expressed its apology for the post.

Russia, for the first time, has admitted that they have extended its apology.

In the recent past, the relation between Russia and Serbia have worsened.

The apology indicates that Russia does not wish to disturb its relation with Serbia.

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