Bolsonaro coup trial: Brazil SC votes to convict ex-president; could face 40 years in jail

Brazil’s Supreme Court on Thursday reached the majority needed to convict former president Jair Bolsonaro of plotting a coup, making a lengthy prison term likely, AFP reported.Judge Carmen Lucia was the third of five judges to find the 70-year-old far-right leader guilty of trying to reclaim power after losing the 2022 election to President Luiz […]

‘Obama tried coup’: Trump slams ex-US president; dodges Epstein question

US president Donald Trump on Tuesday accused former president Barack Obama of leading a coup against him in 2016. While hosting Philippine president Ferdinand Marcos Jr at the White House, president Trump was asked a question about Jeffrey Epstein, which he brushed aside. Instead, he accused Obama of trying to interfere in the 2016 election. […]

Brazilian coup trial: Bolsonaro admits to finding ‘alternative ways’ to remain in power – what former President said in court

Brazil’s former President Jair Bolsonaro (AP) Former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro has admitted at his trial in the Supreme Court that he allegedly took part in meetings to seek “ alternative ways” to remain in power after his defeat in the 2022 elections. But he has denied involvement in staging any coup. After two hours […]

Speculation mounts over military coup in Bangladesh amid political turmoil

Concerns are rising about potential martial law or emergency rule in Bangladesh, with discussions about military intervention becoming more prominent. There are reports on social media that the armed forces might act against the Muhammad Yunus-led interim administration amidst escalating friction between the military, government, and student movements.The reported presence of Bangladeshi Army units in […]