French PM sets out “Macron II” reform drive
Summary After a reform drive lead by President Emmanuel Macron, France will reduce unemployment benefits for high earners and replace that by offering incentives …
Thailand’s junta chief elected as country’s next prime minister
Summary Thailand’s upper and lower houses of Parliament have elected Prayut Chan-o-cha, the military junta chief, as their new prime minister. Controversy surrounds the …
Republican, Democratic senators seek to block Trump Saudi arms sales
Summary The Republican and Democratic parties are working together to try to prevent President Donald Trump from completing a plan to sell $8 billion …
U.S. to sell 34 surveillance drones to allies in South China Sea region
Summary Trump Administration has started actions on a surveillance drone sale to four of her allies in the South China Sea region. Defense Secretary Patrick …
Sudan Security Forces Open Fire at Protest Site
Summary On Monday, Sudanese security forces in Khartoum killed approximately 13 and injured over 200 pro-democracy protesters. Videos from the scene posted on social …
Iraq’s Supreme Leader says Tehran will not negotiate with U.S.
Summary After President Hassan Rouhani hinted at the possibility of talks with the United States if sanctions were lifted, Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei …
Afghan Forces Hit With Wave of Attacks on Eve of Taliban Talks
Summary The day before the talks between Afghan politicians and Taliban leaders in Moscow there were more than 40 people killed in Afghanistan. Afghan politicians …
In Japan, Trump pushes a hard line on trade — and a soft line on North Korea
Summary On Saturday, U.S. President Donald Trump began his state visit to Japan, where he will meet with Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and the …
U.S. Restrictions on Huawei Expose a High-Tech Achilles’ Heel for China
Summary China is becoming a rival of the United States in high technology but China still heavily relies on American microchips. Last year, China imported …
U.S. Navy again sails through Taiwan Strait, angering China
Summary During contentious times between the United States and China, the U.S. sent two Navy ships through the Taiwan Strait, angering China. Reasons for …