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World - Analyses & Assessments - Sep 7, 2017
Catalonia votes for independence
The regional parliament of Catalonia has approved an independence referendum on October 1st, 2017. The move has already been condemned by Madrid, which has vowed to..
World - Analyses & Assessments - Sep 6, 2017
The end of DACA
US Attorney General Jeff Sessions has announced that an Obama-era scheme to protect young undocumented immigrants is being scrapped. No first-time applications for the..
World - Analyses & Assessments - Sep 6, 2017
World University Rankings 2018
Chinese universities climb world rankings as the University of Tokyo slips to lowest position ever. Three Asian universities made the top 30..
Indian Politics - Analyses & Assessments - Sep 6, 2017
UP, the apathy continues
Indian police are investigating the deaths of dozens of new-borns at a hospital in Farrukhabad, Uttar Pradesh. Forty-nine children died at Ram Manohar Lohia hospital in a month..
General Interest - Analyses & Assessments - Sep 6, 2017
Indian journalist shot dead
A prominent Indian journalist critical of Hindu nationalist politics has been shot dead in the south-western state of Karnataka. Gauri Lankesh,
World - Analyses & Assessments - Sep 6, 2017
Champion of Globalization
Chinese leader ends meeting of emerging nations with appeal to step up efforts to achieve a more open and fairer economic order. China called for more support for free trade..
World - Analyses & Assessments - Sep 6, 2017
Putin: A global catastrophe
Russian President Vladimir Putin warned on Tuesday of a global “catastrophe” unless a diplomatic solution is reached over North Korea, rejecting US calls for further..
Disaster - Analyses & Assessments - Sep 6, 2017
Category five monster
Hurricane Irma, the most powerful Atlantic storm in a decade, has hit the Caribbean, with officials warning of its potentially catastrophic effects..
Indian Politics - Analyses & Assessments - Sep 5, 2017
Implications of Right to Privacy
Part III of the Constitution of India guarantees certain fundamental rights to the citizens. Article 21 which states that no person shall be deprived of his life and liberty except as..
World - Analyses & Assessments - Sep 5, 2017
Netanyahu’s scandal grows
The wife of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Sara, might be indicted for alleged misuse of state funds. Netanyahu assumed office as the Prime Minister in March 2009..
World - Analyses & Assessments - Sep 5, 2017
Kem Sokha arrested for treason
Kem Sokha, the Cambodian Opposition leader may face a jail term of 15 to 30 years if convicted for treason. This statement was released by the Cambodian Court on 5th September 2017..
World - Analyses & Assessments - Sep 5, 2017
No country for Rohingya
In the span of just 24 hours, 35,000 Rohingya have crossed into Bangladesh from Myanmar. The UN has announced that the number of refugees..
General Interest - Analyses & Assessments - Sep 5, 2017
Boeing soars to victory
American aircraft manufacturer Boeing has scored a major victory over Airbus and the European Union. The World Trade Organization has reversed a ruling that stated that Boeing..
World - Analyses & Assessments - Sep 5, 2017
Boko Haram- a sharp rise
Amnesty International has voiced alarm over a sharp rise in crimes committed by the Nigeria-based Boko Haram terror group. A surge in attacks by Boko Haram fighters has claimed..
Geopolitics - Analyses & Assessments - Sep 5, 2017
North Korean sanctions useless?
Russian President Vladimir Putin has said that sanctions are “useless” against North Korea and would not deter the nation from focusing on its nuclear program. The President..
World - Analyses & Assessments - Sep 4, 2017
The Venezuelan crisis
Venezuelan economy is on a free fall with a sharp rise in inflation and a drop in the nation’s revenues. The value of its currency has also dropped significantly. Despite having world's.
World - Analyses & Assessments - Sep 4, 2017
Indonesia champions Rohingya
Indonesian Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi has been sent to Myanmar to broker peace and provide humanitarian aid to the persecuted Rohingya Muslims. The Rohingya are an..
General Interest - Analyses & Assessments - Sep 4, 2017
Volkswagen ‘Green’ scheme
German car manufacturer Volkswagen has introduced a new scrappage program for residents in UK. People can trade their old diesel cars and get up to $7,750 off for more..
World - Analyses & Assessments - Sep 4, 2017
Angela the winner?
Germany held its first and only televised debate leading up to the general elections. Current Chancellor Angela Merkel and her opponent Martin Schulz discussed matters ranging from..
Geopolitics - Analyses & Assessments - Sep 4, 2017
Iran chases away US drone
Iran has announced that in the past six months it has chased away a US U2 spy plane and an RQ-4 reconnaissance drone from its airspace. United States and Iran do not have..