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World - Analyses & Assessments - Apr 24, 2018
Taking down corruption
South Africa’s new President Cyril Ramaphosa has noted that one of his main agendas for the country moving forward is to address corruption. The second goal is to..
World - Analyses & Assessments - Apr 23, 2018
Violence in Afghanistan
There have been bombings at voter registration centres in both Kabul and Baghlan in Afghanistan. The attack has resulted in the deaths of at least 63 people..
World - Analyses & Assessments - Apr 23, 2018
Qatar-China relations strengthen
Qatar looks to capitalize on China’s growing demand for natural gas as well as expand its overseas investment and infrastructure. Qatar is a sovereign nation..
World - Analyses & Assessments - Apr 20, 2018
Washington’s investment concerns
The United States may be moving towards restricting Chinese investment in sensitive sectors such as semiconductors and robotics. The US Treasury is investigating..
World - Analyses & Assessments - Apr 19, 2018
Looming threat to world economy
Experts have begun sounding the alarm that a number of factors including rising global debt could ultimately threaten world economy. The International Monetary Fund..
World - Analyses & Assessments - Apr 19, 2018
Syria: a third world war?
There has been increasing speculation that the Syrian conflict could escalate into a “Third World War”. The regions is the site of multiple conflicts, and there are..
World - Analyses & Assessments - Apr 18, 2018
Stronger growth ahead, says IMF
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has forecast that 2018 will be the strongest year for global growth since 2011. In both 2018 and 2019, IMF predicts 3.9% growth..
World - Analyses & Assessments - Apr 18, 2018
Pompeo in North Korea
Mike Pompeo, the CIA Director, reportedly met with high ranking North Korean officials in early April. Pompeo, who is in contention to become the next Secretary..
World - Analyses & Assessments - Apr 18, 2018
Kenya’s elections in question?
Three electoral commissioners have resigned from Kenya's Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC). The IEBC’s CEO is currently under..
World - Analyses & Assessments - Apr 16, 2018
China, Japan Improve Ties
Japan and China have pledged to improve economic ties and affirmed their commitment to comply with trade regulations. International relations between the People’s Republic..
World - Analyses & Assessments - Apr 16, 2018
Is Trump morally unfit?
James Comey’s memoir regarding his working relationship with US President Donald Trump continues to make headlines across the world. In his first interview since being..
World - Analyses & Assessments - Apr 16, 2018
The fate of Rohingya Muslims
Myanmar has announced that the government was able to successfully repatriate the first five Rohingya Muslim refugees who fled the region when violence broke out..
World - Analyses & Assessments - Apr 14, 2018
China’s intentions with Taiwan
On 18th April 2018, Beijing has scheduled to hold live-fire drills in the Taiwan Strait. It is a move that is likely to further increase tensions between China and Taiwan..
World - Analyses & Assessments - Apr 13, 2018
Jack Ma: Trade war will hurt US
Chinese Billionaire Jack Ma, owner of Alibaba, has warned against trade wars in the past. In a recent op-ed, Ma argued that the US-China trade relationship..
World - Analyses & Assessments - Apr 13, 2018
Japan strikes new treasures
In what’s likely to be a major boost to Japanese industries, scientists have been able to confirm the presence of millions of tonnes of rare-earth minerals exist just off..
World - Analyses & Assessments - Apr 13, 2018
Comey Vs Trump
The highly anticipated memoir of former Director of the FBI, James Comey is set to hit the bookshelves on April 15th. In the book, the former chief who was fired by..
World - Analyses & Assessments - Apr 13, 2018
Trump backtracks on TPP
US President Donald Trump has indicated that he would be willing to rejoin the Trans Pacific Partnership. Trump had backed out of the agreement in January 2017..
World - Analyses & Assessments - Apr 12, 2018
Amazon patents 'voice-sniffing' algorithms
Amazon has patented the ‘voice-sniffing’ technology. The technology has the potential to undermine yet another form of biometric authentication. Amazon is an American..
World - Analyses & Assessments - Apr 12, 2018
Algeria worst plane crash
An Algerian plane crash has resulted in the death of 257 individuals, largely military personnel and families. Among the dead are members of the Polisario Front..
World - Analyses & Assessments - Apr 12, 2018
The timing of Ryan’s departure
Paul Ryan, the Speaker of the US House of Representatives has announced that he will not be seeking re-election. He has stated that he will be finishing his term..