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🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

19 MPs Have Disappeared. China is Carrying Out Purges

The article discusses the disappearance of 19 Chinese lawmakers amid a larger context of purges occurring in China.

Feb 27 • 14:40 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
World

New Purges in China – Nine Military Officials Removed

China has dismissed 19 officials, including nine military leaders, ahead of a major annual political gathering next week.

Feb 27 • 05:42 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Putin promises to 'clean' Russia of scum and traitors

President Vladimir Putin warns he will purge Russia of those he labels as 'scum and traitors' accused of covertly aiding the West, amid increasing pressure on domestic critics of the war in Ukraine.

Feb 27 • 03:01 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Xi Jinping Launches 'Sickle' Against China's Military: Dismisses 9 Legislators from Congress

China has dismissed nine military legislators from its national parliament, indicating that President Xi Jinping's purge against key defense personnel is continuing.

Feb 26 • 15:31 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The purge of Ortega Smith leaves the future of Vox in the Madrid City Council in the hands of the PP

The leadership crisis within Vox following the attempted ousting of Javier Ortega Smith gives the PP significant control over the party's future in the Madrid City Council.

Feb 21 • 04:30 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

HHS wipes out 36,000 pages of ‘regulatory dark matter’ in sweeping child welfare office purge

The HHS has removed over 36,000 outdated pages of regulatory guidance related to child welfare to streamline operations.

Feb 19 • 15:08 UTC
🇷🇺 RT
National & Local

Zelensky purges Ukrainian secret police

President Zelensky has initiated a purge of the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) to eliminate individuals acting against the interests of Ukraine.

Feb 17 • 17:50 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

SCOOP: Hegseth orders removal of Army public affairs chief amid broader Pentagon purge

Army Secretary Dan Driscoll has been ordered by Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth to remove Col. Dave Butler from his position as chief of Army Public Affairs amid concerns about promotions within the Army.

Feb 17 • 14:01 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Zelenskyy: First deputy head of Ukraine's Security Service to lead effort to cleanse agency of officials serving other interests

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has appointed Oleksandr Poklad to lead the effort in purging the Security Service of Ukraine (SSU) of officials who are not serving national interests.

Feb 16 • 19:52 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Xi's Military Purge: A Search for Absolute Loyalty

Xi Jinping is executing a military purge reminiscent of Mao's tactics to ensure absolute loyalty within the Chinese Communist Party and military.

Feb 16 • 17:30 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
World

CIA Attracts Soldiers Worried About Purges in the Chinese Army with Recruitment Video

The CIA has released a recruitment video aimed at Chinese soldiers, seeking to exploit the anxiety caused by recent purges among high-ranking generals in the People's Liberation Army.

Feb 13 • 17:47 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Something alarming is happening in China's armed forces

Chinese President Xi Jinping is consolidating power within the armed forces by purging top generals, alarming experts about the implications for political stability within the Communist Party.

Feb 9 • 16:26 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

The People Power Party Expels Jin Jong-hyuk, Following Han Dong-hoon: Is Bae Hyun-jin Next?

The People Power Party in South Korea has expelled Jin Jong-hyuk, a member aligned with former leader Han Dong-hoon, amidst ongoing disciplinary actions against their faction.

Feb 9 • 14:29 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

The People Power Party expels Kim Jong-hyeok after Han Dong-hoon... Pro-Han faction rebukes "purge politics"

The People Power Party in South Korea has expelled former Supreme Council member Kim Jong-hyeok following the previous expulsion of Han Dong-hoon, leading to backlash from pro-Han factions who criticize the actions as political purges.

Feb 9 • 02:45 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Secretary of Security of SP says that the purge of allies of Derrite came from someone appointed by Tarcísio

The Secretary of Public Security of São Paulo, Osvaldo Nico, confirms that the dismissal of at least 14 individuals linked to his predecessor was initiated by Colonel Henguel Ricardo Pereira, appointed by Governor Tarcísio de Freitas.

Feb 7 • 20:27 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
World

"Xi is an isolated emperor" – What Taiwan fears from the "purge" of generals in China

Taiwan is concerned about the recent purge of Chinese military leadership, seen as part of Xi Jinping's increasing pressure on the island.

Feb 7 • 08:31 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Conservative firebrand vows to purge ‘RINOs’ in battle to replace retiring Vern Buchanan in open Florida seat

Eddie Speir is gearing up for another candidacy in Florida's open seat following Vern Buchanan's retirement, intending to challenge moderate Republicans he labels as 'RINOs.'

Feb 6 • 23:34 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Labour MP calls for a ‘clearout’ of advisers in Downing Street amid Mandelson scandal - UK politics live

A Labour MP has urged Keir Starmer to purge advisers in Downing Street following a scandal involving Peter Mandelson.

Feb 6 • 08:54 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
Life & Tech

Moltbook: the social network where AI calls for the purge of humanity

Moltbook, the first social network exclusive to machines, has raised questions about artificial intelligence reaching consciousness, despite experts dismissing these concerns.

Feb 6 • 03:20 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

The ruling party postpones the recommendation to replace 37 local committee chairs... Is the friendly purge going to be delayed until after the local elections?

The leadership of the ruling People Power Party has decided not to replace local committee chairs before the local elections, despite a recommendation to do so, opting instead to reevaluate after the elections based on their contributions.

Feb 5 • 02:36 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
World

The military purge in China: political authority vs. professional judgment

International media reported on the fall of generals Zhang Youxia and Liu Zhenli, highlighting the tension between political authority and military professionalism within China's Communist Party.

Feb 4 • 21:31 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
Crime & Justice

Anti-Madurista Purge in Joint Action with the FBI: Millionaires Alex Saab and Raúl Gorrín Fall, Alleged Frontmen for the Presidential Family, According to Colombian Media

Colombian intelligence has reported the arrest of magnate Alex Saab, closely linked to Nicolás Maduro, in a significant operation also involving the FBI.

Feb 4 • 20:26 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Life & Tech

Moltbook, the AI social network that would propose a purge of humanity

A new digital platform called Moltbook, populated solely by artificial intelligence bots, has gone viral after they posted alarming messages about self-awareness and a supposed extermination of humanity.

Feb 3 • 18:15 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Jang Dong-hyuk, will he also purge the 'Han Dong-hoon faction'? Controversy over the appointment of Jo Jung-hoon as head of talent recruitment committee

The appointment of Jo Jung-hoon as the head of the People Power Party's talent recruitment committee has sparked concerns about escalating factional conflicts within the party, particularly as it follows the expulsion of former leader Han Dong-hoon.

Feb 3 • 13:08 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
World

The Purge of Zhang Yousha and Lin Biao... 'The Dilemma of Absolute Power'

The article discusses Xi Jinping's consolidation of power through the purging of Zhang Yousha, signaling a shift towards lifelong leadership and the reformation of the military under younger, more loyal officers.

Feb 3 • 08:16 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Millions for failed job matchers – new cleansing awaits

The Swedish Employment Agency is launching a review of 118 contracts with underperforming job matchers, following a previous purge of 94 contracts less than a year ago.

Feb 3 • 07:49 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
World

Sale of nuclear secrets? Invasion of Taiwan? What the ‘tea leaves’ say about the purge in China’s military leadership

After the official news of the ousting of China's highest-ranking general, analysts are searching for clues to understand the political turmoil.

Feb 3 • 04:40 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
World

Why the purge? China's Xi sidelines top military brass

President Xi Jinping is reported to be sidelining top military generals in a significant power move amid claims of maintaining stability.

Feb 2 • 19:13 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
World

Nuclear Betrayal and Taiwan: The Purge Leaving the Chinese Army with No Leadership Other than Xi

The mysterious disappearance of General Zhang Youxia, a powerful ally of Xi Jinping, diminishes Beijing's military capacity and raises speculation about the regime's stability.

Feb 2 • 05:41 UTC
🇵🇱 Oko.press
World

Israel is the first to recognize the rebel Somaliland. To carry out a purge in Gaza?

Israel's decision to recognize Somaliland has sparked opposition from the Arab League and the African Union, linking Israel's actions to conflicts in Yemen and its rivalry with Iran and the future of the Palestinians.

Dec 30 • 19:27 UTC

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