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The UN Security Council passed a resolution calling for an immediate cease-fire in Gaza for the month of Ramadan. The vote broke a five-month impasse during which the U.S. vetoed several calls for ending the war.

The U.S. abstained on Monday.

Middle East Crisis: U.N. Security Council Passes Resolution for Immediate Cease-Fire The U.S. abstained from the vote on a resolution calling for a halt to fighting in Gaza for the remainder of Ramadan, breaking a five-month impasse.

Bassirou Diomaye Faye is set to become the new president of Senegal, with provisional results showing him leading with 53.7% of the vote ¹. Faye, a political newcomer, was backed by opposition leader Ousmane Sonko, who was barred from running due to a defamation conviction ¹. Faye's victory marks a significant change in Senegal's political landscape, as the incumbent president, Macky Sall, is stepping down after two terms ¹. The peaceful transition of power is seen as a boost for democracy in West Africa, where there have been several military coups in recent years ¹.

Senegal's Faye Set to Become President in Opposition Victory US News is a recognized leader in college, grad school, hospital, mutual fund, and car rankings. Track elected officials, research health conditions, and find news you can use in politics, business, health, and education.

A high-profile Ukrainian former politician who has become central to the country’s effort to obtain weapons was arrested on corruption charges earlier this month, officials said.

The ex-politician, Serhiy Pashinsky, was a longtime member of Ukraine’s Parliament who spent much of his career denying accusations of self-dealing. After Russia’s invasion, senior government officials called on him to help arm the military. https://nyti.ms/3TfpOtL

The New York Times reported last year that a company tied to Pashinsky had become the biggest private arms supplier in Ukraine and that authorities were investigating the company: https://nyti.ms/3IfqJnZ

Ukraine Charges Key Figure in Arms Trade With Corruption A Times investigation showed how the war helped Serhiy Pashinsky rehabilitate a troubled reputation. Now he faces charges related to accusations about his past.