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World - Analyses & Assessments - Jul 29, 2017
Tear-gas used in al Aqsa
Over 100 Palestinians were injured as Israeli forces used tear gas on worshippers at the al Aqsa mosque in Jerusalem. Thousands had returned to the holy site after two weeks of violent protests that…
General Interest - Analyses & Assessments - Jul 29, 2017
One super airline
Four of the biggest airlines from three continents have come together in a deal worth over $1.2 billion. A series of transactions announced have linked Delta Air Lines (DAL), China Eastern (CEA), Air…
Geopolitics - Analyses & Assessments - Jul 29, 2017
Abe’s cabinet in turmoil
Japan’s Defense Minister, Tomomi Inada, has resigned from the cabinet over allegations of a cover-up. Her resignation comes at a time when Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is embroiled in scandal.…
World - Analyses & Assessments - Jul 27, 2017
Abe struggles under scandal
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has been bogged down by growing scandals threatening to undermine his administration. Abe was recently grilled by opposition leadership on whether he misused his…
General Interest - Analyses & Assessments - Jul 27, 2017
Crime in Mexico
Mexican authorities have recorded 2,234 murders in June. This makes it the deadliest month in the nation in the past 20 years. Crime has been on a steady rise in the Latin American country in 2017.…
- Analyses & Assessments - Jul 27, 2017
al Aqsa security measures removed
Israel has removed most of the security measures it had installed recently at the al Aqsa mosque in the Old City of Jerusalem. Israel’s actions follow two weeks of violent protests that left at least…
Indian Politics - Analyses & Assessments - Jul 27, 2017
Withdraw troops, then talk
India will have to withdraw all its troops from the disputed border before China agrees to any “meaningful” dialogue with the nation. The border stand-off between both nations has escalated in the…
Geopolitics - Analyses & Assessments - Jul 27, 2017
US sanctions on Russia?
Congressional Republicans and Democrats have reached an agreement on the sanctions that US would impose on Russia. Russia stands accused of interfering in the 2016 US presidential elections. The…
Indian Politics - Analyses & Assessments - Jul 27, 2017
Masterstroke or a strategic error?
Janata Dal (United) president Nitish Kumar has been sworn in as the chief minister of Bihar. In less than 24 hours, Kumar resigned as the CM, broke away from the alliance and forged a new partnership…
General Interest - Analyses & Assessments - Jul 27, 2017
UK economy grows by 0.3%
The economic momentum of the Britain has slowed down. The Office of National Statistics has released data confirming that UK’s GDP has increased by 0.3%. This had already been predicted by a number…
Geopolitics - Analyses & Assessments - Jul 26, 2017
Sessions’ not Trump’s personal lawyer
Top Republicans have come out in support of US Attorney General Jeff Sessions, as President Donald Trump continues to criticize him. Trump has publicly expressed his frustration with the AG multiple…
World - Analyses & Assessments - Jul 26, 2017
IMF look at China
By 2027, the International Monetary Fund, may move its headquarters to Beijing, China. Christine Lagarde, the managing director of IMF has said that such a move will be dictated by China’s economic…
Geopolitics - Analyses & Assessments - Jul 26, 2017
No negotiations, says Qatar
Qatar has said that unless the Saudi Arabia and its allies lift the blockade, the country won’t enter any negotiations. Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates and Egypt have cut all ties…
World - Analyses & Assessments - Jul 26, 2017
Peace in Libya?
Libya’s two warring leaders, Prime Minister Fayez al-Serraj and the eastern commander Khalifa Haftar have agreed to a conditional ceasefire. The ceasefire, that was mediated by the French president,…
World - Analyses & Assessments - Jul 26, 2017
US-North Korea inevitable war?
North Korea has threatened a nuclear strike on "the heart of the US." Pyongyang's state-run Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) has warned the US of dire consequences if the United States attempts to…
World - Analyses & Assessments - Jul 26, 2017
UK to ban diesel & petrol vehicles by 2040
The UK government will announce that it will ban diesel and petrol cars and vans by 2040. BBC has reported that the government will encourage a move towards electric cars in a bid to combat air…
Indian Politics - Analyses & Assessments - Jul 26, 2017
Unity among Indian presidents
Ram Nath Kovind, who took his oath to become the 14th President of India, said that unity was the “way forward” for the country. His first speech to the nation was similar to the final speech made by…
Indian Politics - Analyses & Assessments - Jul 25, 2017
China threatens India
China has told India not to “push its luck,” as tensions continue to simmer between the two nations over the military standoff in Doklam. The Chinese military have demanded India to withdraw its…
General Interest - Analyses & Assessments - Jul 25, 2017
Google on rough track
Due to a record fine from the European Commission, Alphabet’s profits have been significantly hit. Google’s parent company saw its profits for the three months to the end of June, fall by 40%. In…
World - Analyses & Assessments - Jul 25, 2017
Jordan has the cards – former Mossad agent
The Israeli government has said that it will remove the metal detectors installed at the al Aqsa mosque in Jerusalem. The announcement comes after a violent incident took place at the Israeli Embassy…