Energy Gets a Reprieve in China’s Latest Tariffs
Summary In response to the ongoing trade battle with the U.S., China has levied tariffs on $60 billion of U.S. goods as a measure of …
A Foreign Adventure Worth America’s Money: Expanding development funding is a great idea.
Summary On Wednesday (September 26), the House passed a reauthorization bill, part of which supports to establish a new development-finance entity called the International Development …
Spain Will Go Ahead with Sale of 400 Bombs to Saudi Arabia
Summary On Thursday, September 13, 2018 Spain reneged on its promise to halt the sale of 400 laser-guided bombs to Saudi Arabia. Spain’s Foreign Minister …
Iran blames the US and Saudi Arabia for military parade attack
Summary A violent attack on an Iranian parade occurred on Saturday, killing 29 people and wounding 70. The four gunmen, disguised as Revolutionary Guards …
Turkey Faces Prospect of Syrian Refugee Wave Amid Currency Crisis
Summary Since the beginning of the year, the Turkish lira has lost 40 percent of its value to the dollar, making foreign debt payments more …
Donald Trump says new trade deal is ‘most important ever’
Summary USMCA, which replaces NAFTA, is said to be the most important deal by Donald Trump. The agreement released on Monday contains updated arrangements for …
Palestinians File Claim Against US at UN Court Over Jerusalem Embassy Move
Summary In November 2012, the UN General Assembly recognized the Palestinian Authority as a “non-member observer state.”This allowed the Palestinians to join UN bodies …
This New Canal Would Turn Qatar into an Island
Summary After the Arab Spring in 2011, Saudi Arabia and Qatar stood on opposing sides in terms of ideological aspect, creating tension between the two …
Syrians in government areas vote in first local polls since 2011
Summary On Sunday, Syrians were able to vote in the first local elections since 2011, when war between the Syrian government and rebels spilled out …
In the Balkans, Russia and the West Fight a Disinformation-Age Battle
Summary The Republic of Macedonia and the Greek region of Macedonia may finally end the tension caused by their similar names: on September 30th, those …