U.S. Imposes Sanctions on Myanmar Military Over Rohingya Atrocities
Summary On Friday, August 17, 2018 the United States Department of Treasury announced it is imposing economic sanctions on certain members of Myanmar’s (Burma) military …
British WW2 graves DESECRATED: Probe as China pirates plunder ships
Summary Chinese metal scavengers have plundered ten British War ships that were sunk during World War 2. These ships are designated as war graves and …
Abe seeks three more years in power as Japan enters new era
Summary Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe announced on Sunday his intentions to run for another three-year term in office. Abe pointed to the stability his …
World Court hears Iran lawsuit to have U.S. sanctions lifted
Summary On Monday, August 27, 2018, the United Nations’ International Court of Justice, also known as the World Court, listened to oral hearings regarding a …
Political Shifts: Lessons on Leadership and Accountability from Ethiopia
Summary In recent months, Ethiopia has seen shifts in political leadership at both the national and local level. At the national level Ahmed Ali was …
Trump Says He Is in ‘No Rush’ to Renegotiate NAFTA
Summary President Trump suggested at a cabinet meeting on August 16 that he was “in no rush” to renegotiate the North American Free Trade Agreement …
Palestinians Blast Trump’s Aid Cut as Political ‘Blackmail’
Summary In a step that reversed decades of US policy, the Trump administration announced last Friday that it would cancel more than $200 million in …
EU Prepares Crackdown on ‘Citizenships for Sale’
Summary The European Union has recently expressed concerns regarding “citizenship for sale” programs initiated by some EU member states, specifically Malta and Cyprus. Malta’s …
China May Add a ‘Nuclear Element’ to the Disputes in the South China Sea, the Pentagon is Warning
Summary According to a report released by the Pentagon earlier this week, China may start constructing floating nuclear power plants to provide energy in …
Two U.S. Agents Fired Into Mexico, Killing Teenagers. Only One Faces a Lawsuit
Summary In an era of tense border disputes between the US and Mexico, two cross-border shooting trials and their contrasting rulings have further complicated diplomatic …