Reiwa: Japan reveals the name of new era ahead of Emperor’s abdication
Summary After much anticipation following the current Japanese Emperor’s announcement that he intends to step down, Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga revealed the name …
Blamed for Climate Change, Oil Companies Invest in Carbon Removal
Summary Climate change is, arguably, the biggest threat this globe faces. Big fossil fuel companies play a large role in speeding up its effects. …
In just 100 days, Jair Bolsonaro has destroyed the lives of Brazil’s indigenous people
Summary Jair Bolsonaro began his presidency in an alarming way for the indigenous peoples of Brazil. Just after his accession to power, he took the …
North Korea demands removal of US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo from talks
Summary It has been revealed that the North Korean side in nuclear delegations wants the immediate removal of US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo …
Militia detains migrants at gunpoint along the US-Mexico border
Summary In New Mexico, there is an armed vigilante group attempting to invoke their rights of a citizen’s arrest on migrants crossing the U.S. …
Algeria’s Ruler, Abdelaziz Bouteflika, Agrees to Resign
Summary Long accused of clinging to power, Abdelaziz Bouteflika, 82 years-old, has finally yielded to street pressure and announced that he will resign after …
More than 1 million acres of the U.S. cropland ravaged by floods
Summary After a “bomb cyclone” hit middle America, nine major grain states have been left with at least one million acres of farmland completely …
Malaysia investigates women who discussed their ‘dehijabbing’
Summary In Malaysia, an investigation has been opened following the decision of three women not to wear the Islamic veil known in the Muslim world …
Hong Kong ‘Umbrella Movement’ leaders found guilty
Summary Nine leaders of the 2014 “Umbrella Movement” mass protests in Hong Kong have been found guilty on charges of incitement and conspiracy. The …
Trump plans to designate Iranian military unit as a terrorist group
Summary On Monday, the Trump administration announced that the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) is now considered to be a terrorist organization. The move …