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World - Analyses & Assessments - Sep 11, 2017
Goodbye to gas
China has announced that the country will be banning diesel and petrol cars in the near future. A specific timeframe has not been announced. The first practical production of an..
World - Analyses & Assessments - Sep 11, 2017
Togo blocks the internet
In the midst of anti-government protests in Togo, the authorities blocked internet access from the region for six days. Public have grown increasingly vocal against the Gnassingbé..
World - Analyses & Assessments - Sep 11, 2017
Catalonia’s next move
Thousands are expected to take to the streets of Catalonia in favor of independence from Spain. Catalonia is one of the most industrialized regions in Spain. Barcelona is the region’s..
World - Analyses & Assessments - Sep 8, 2017
Brazil’s political turmoil
Criminal charges have been filed again Dilma Rousseff and Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, two former Presidents of Brazil for allegedly forming a criminal organization.
World - Analyses & Assessments - Sep 8, 2017
Trump Jr guilty?
The US President’s son, Donald Trump Jr testified in front of the Senate investigators regarding his meeting with a Russian lawyer in 2016. In June 2016, Trump Jr met with Russian..
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 7, 2017
Facebook uncovers Russia's misinformation
Social media giant Facebook has reportedly turned over information they have on ads allegedly purchased by Russian operatives to special counsel Robert Mueller..
World - Analyses & Assessments - Sep 7, 2017
Irma hits the Caribbean
Irma, one of the most powerful hurricanes to ever be recorded, has resulted in the deaths of at least 10 people in the Caribbean. The Category 5 hurricane is now set to hit Florida..
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
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..
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
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..
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..
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..
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
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 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..
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..
World - Analyses & Assessments - Sep 3, 2017
Russia’s tough response
Russia has announced that it will respond harshly to the US orders to shut down its consulate in San Francisco. The consensus among the intelligence...