Abe’s Win and Japan’s Constitutional Debate
Summary: Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is better positioned to push constitutional revision following his landslide electoral win, but his efforts will be challenged at home …
Somalia Doesn’t Need Tears. Help Us Fight Terrorism.
Summary: A truck carrying homemade explosives blew up near Zoobe Junction in Somalia’s capital city, Mogadishu on October 14. The blast killed 400 people and …
Trump team drawing up fresh plans to bolster US nuclear arsenal
Summary: The Trump administration is working on bolstering the US nuclear arsenal. The draft of the new Nuclear Posture Review(NPR) were presented by Donald Trump …
US withdrawal from intl. treaties, opportunity for China, Iran
Summary: Commenting on withdrawal of the Trump’s administration from international treaties including the JCPOA, the Mehr News Agency from Iran interviewed Professor Larry Backer, the …
Russia vetoes U.N. resolution to continue Syria chemical weapons investigation
Summary: Russia used its veto power on the United Nations Security Council on Tuesday to block an U.S.-drafted resolution, which would have extended the mandate …
Spanish government takeover in Catalonia could spark civil disobedience, Catalan officials say
Summary: The confrontation between Spain’s most prosperous region, Catalonia, and the central government has rattled Spain’s European neighbors, and opened up deep political divisions within …
U.S. to accept refugees again, with tougher screening for ‘high-risk’ applicants
Summary: On Tuesday, Trump Administration announced that they will start accepting refugees into United States, but it takes some while to process the overall procedure …
Philippines announces end of five-month long battle of Marawi against Islamic State, 1,780 hostages rescued
Summary: The Philippines announced that the five month battle against the Maute group came to an end on Monday October 23, 2017. With this, all …
US-backed forces take Syria’s largest oil field from IS
Summary: IS has suffered a series of major setbacks in recent months. After losing their self-styled capital Raqqa last week, the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces …
Opinion: Xi’s Report Offers Clues to China’s Future Economic Policy
Summary: The much-anticipated 19th National Congress of the Communist Party of China began on Wednesday, with its general secretary and the president of China, Xi …