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World - Analyses & Assessments - Nov 11, 2017
The rise of extremism
Thousands of nationalists and fascists from across the world are expected to flock to Poland on November 11th, 2017 to attend an annual "Independence March".
World - Analyses & Assessments - Nov 10, 2017
Miller’s memo
White House senior policy adviser Stephen Miller had been interviewed as part of special counsel Robert Mueller's Russia probe. Miller is the highest-level aide still working at the..
World - Analyses & Assessments - Nov 10, 2017
Trump addresses APEC
US President Donald Trump is currently in Vietnam has addressed the deleagates at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC). The President is currently on a five nation..
World - Analyses & Assessments - Nov 10, 2017
Interest rate hikes expected
John Williams, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco and sits on the Fed's Open Markets Committee has stated that that the interest rates are likely to be..
World - Analyses & Assessments - Nov 9, 2017
Mugabe in power
Former Vice President of Zimbabwe, Emmerson Mnangagwa, has alleged that President Robert Mugabe, has threatened his life. Mnangagwa, who was sacked by the President..
World - Analyses & Assessments - Nov 9, 2017
Patel’s resignation causes crisis
Priti Patel who is UK's Secretary of State for International Development has resigned from the position after details emerged of her having held secret meetings with Israeli..
World - Analyses & Assessments - Nov 9, 2017
The drug war in Colombia
The single largest drug bust in the history of Colombia took place in November 2017. The nation’s police have reported seized more than 12 tonnes of cocaine..
World - Analyses & Assessments - Nov 9, 2017
Trouble for Flynn
Charges might be filed against former National Security Advisor for President Trump, Michael T Flynn and his son Michael Flynn Jr. This is part of an ongoing investigation headed..
World - Analyses & Assessments - Nov 8, 2017
Syria joins Paris accord
In November 2017, Syria has become a signatory of the Paris climate agreement. This has left the US as the only country in the world not to support the framework deal to..
World - Analyses & Assessments - Nov 8, 2017
Backlash to Trump
The first set of major elections held since the 2016 Presidential election in the US ended with the Democrats jubilant. Democrats Ralph Northam and Phil Murphy both won big..
World - Analyses & Assessments - Nov 7, 2017
China’s economic woes
China’s financial system is becoming increasingly vulnerable due to high levels of leverage, or borrowing. The governor of People’s Bank of China (PBOC) Zhou Xiaochuan..
World - Analyses & Assessments - Nov 7, 2017
China’s hunt
He Jian, one of China's "most-wanted" overseas fugitives, has now returned to the nation. In 2010, Jian, who was a manager in a real estate company, fled the nation to..
World - Analyses & Assessments - Nov 7, 2017
The beginning of the end
A woman who made a rude gesture against US President Donald Trump’s motorcade has been fired from her job. There is growing resistance and criticism that has clouded..
World - Analyses & Assessments - Nov 7, 2017
Seismic shift in Middle East
The purge of top officials, ministers and some of the most powerful men in Saudi Arabia has resulted in a seismic shift in Middle East geopolitics. Mohammad bin Salman bin..
World - Analyses & Assessments - Nov 6, 2017
Mass shooting in USA
At least 26 people were killed by a gunman who opened fire during Sunday service at First Baptist Church in Sutherland Springs, Texas. It is a small community east of San Antonio in USA.
World - Analyses & Assessments - Nov 6, 2017
Game of thrones
Four ministers in Saudi Arabia along with 17 princes have either been sacked or detained by the authorities just 24 hours after King Salman ordered the establishment..
World - Analyses & Assessments - Nov 6, 2017
Venezuela crisis deepens
In November 2017, Maduro announced plans to restructure the nation’s massive foreign debt. According to experts, the latest declaration raises the likelihood of a default..
World - Analyses & Assessments - Nov 6, 2017
Typhoon Damrey hits Vietnam
Typhoon Damrey that hit Vietnam has resulted in the deaths of at least 50 people. In September the region was hit by one of the worst typhoons in over a decade..
World - Analyses & Assessments - Nov 6, 2017
Puigdemont get conditional release
Sacked Catalan leader, Carles Puigdemont and four of his ministers have been given conditional release after they turned themselves in to Belgian police. A Belgian judge ordered the..
World - Analyses & Assessments - Nov 3, 2017
Investigating Jared Kushner
The team headed by special counsel Robert Mueller is reportedly scrutinizing the role played by White House Senior Advisor Jared Kushner in the firing of former FBI Chief..