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Business - Analyses & Assessments - Apr 7, 2017
Saudi Arabia opens up to Investors
On the 5th of April 2017, the Saudi Arabian government instructed members of the financial sector to put all ‘sukuks’ or bonds in dollars. This comes before one of the biggest roadshows in the nation…
War - Analyses & Assessments - Apr 7, 2017
US launches Missile strikes in Syria
On 7 April 2017, the US carried out a missile attack against an air base in Syria in response to a suspected...
Geopolitics - Analyses & Assessments - Apr 6, 2017
Poland accuses Russia
On the 4th of April 2017, Polish lawyers and advocates said that new evidence had been uncovered linking the 2010 plane crash near Smolensk to two Russian air traffic..
Indian Economics - Analyses & Assessments - Apr 6, 2017
Uttar Pradesh Government waives farmer’s debt.
On the 4th of April 2017, the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Yogi Adityanath made good on one of his promised agendas. Fresh off his appointment by the BJP..
Geopolitics - Analyses & Assessments - Apr 6, 2017
Protest in Serbia
Thousands of people have rallied for the third consecutive day in Serbia, protesting against Prime Minister Aleksandar Vucic being elected the country's next president. Crowds on Wednesday..
General Interest - Analyses & Assessments - Apr 6, 2017
Highway Liquor Ban
On April 4th, 2017, The Supreme Court reaffirmed their earlier decision to ban liquor being sold along any national and state highways....
World - Analyses & Assessments - Apr 6, 2017
Steve Bannon removed from NSC
President Donald Trump has removed his senior strategist Steve Bannon from the US National Security Council (NSC). The appointment in January raised fears..
World - Analyses & Assessments - Apr 5, 2017
North Korea hackers attacking banks worldwide
North Korea's hacking operations are growing and getting more bold -- and increasingly targeting financial institutions worldwide. North Korea is now being linked to attacks on banks in 18 countries..
Counter-Terrorism - Analyses & Assessments - Apr 5, 2017
Deadly bomb blast hits Lahore
An explosion has targeted a Pakistani government census team, killing at least five people in the eastern city of Lahore. The blast on Wednesday morning in Pakistan's second largest city also..
General Interest - Analyses & Assessments - Apr 5, 2017
Chemical attack in Syria
A suspected chemical attack on a rebel-held Syrian town has drawn widespread international condemnation, with the United Nations saying it would investigate the bombing raid as a possible war crime.
Disaster - Analyses & Assessments - Apr 4, 2017
St. Petersburg Attack
On the 4th of April 2017, a suicide bomber detonated an explosive on a crowded train in St. Petersburg, Russia. The attack has killed 14 people with over 40 injured...
Elections - Analyses & Assessments - Apr 4, 2017
Next South Korean President
On the 3rd of April 2017, the Democratic Party of South Korea which is the opposition party...
Environment - Analyses & Assessments - Apr 4, 2017
Plastic eating fungus
Scientists have identified a soil fungus, which uses enzymes to rapidly break down plastic materials. The fungus capable of degrading polyurethane (PU) plastics has been identified by Chinese…
World - Analyses & Assessments - Apr 3, 2017
Dispute Between Spain & the UK
On the 3rd of April, 2017 Spanish Foreign Minister, Alfonso Dastis urged British politicians to cease inflammatory remarks against Spain. The remark that struck a nerve was directed at Spain from…
Geopolitics - Analyses & Assessments - Apr 3, 2017
Venezuelan Parliament Reinstated
On the 2nd of April 2017, The Venezuelan High Court ruled to reverse its decision to strip the Legislative body, the National Assembly of all its powers. President Nicolas Maduro asked the court in a…
Geopolitics - Analyses & Assessments - Apr 3, 2017
The Future of China & North Korea
US President Donald Trump held out the possibility on Sunday of using trade as a lever to secure Chinese cooperation against North Korea and suggested Washington might deal with Pyongyang's nucler...
Environment - Analyses & Assessments - Mar 31, 2017
Heatwaves in India
Anticipating a structural shift in the country’s weather, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) is training state governments to improve their mitigation preparedness to cope with the persistent…
Geopolitics - Analyses & Assessments - Mar 31, 2017
Park Geun-hye aressted
On the 31st of March 2017, Impeached Korean President, Park Geun-Hye was arrested and placed within the Seoul Detention Centre
General Interest - Analyses & Assessments - Mar 31, 2017
Human cost of India's meat 'ban'
The government's crackdown on meat shops in the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh has left many traders and butchers without much work and money.
World - Analyses & Assessments - Mar 31, 2017
Cabinet reshuffle in South Africa
On the 31st of March 2017, President of South Africa Jacob Zuma dismissed Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan and 9 other cabinet ministers in one of the biggest cabinet reshuffles of the 21st century.