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 …
Parliament Crash: Man Arrested on Suspicion of Terrorism
Summary A man has been held on suspicion of terrorism offenses after a car was driven into pedestrians and cyclists before crashing outside parliament in …
China’s President Xi pledges another $60 billion for Africa
Summary During the 2018 Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) held in Beijing, President Xi Jinping promised an additional $60 billion for Africa in aid, …
India Pushes Back Against Tech ‘Colonization’ by Internet Giants
Summary Months after the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation came into effect, India is also considering rules that could affect the global technology industry’s profits. …
UN Syria Envoy Offers to Negotiate Ceasefire in Last Rebel Stronghold
Summary The UN special envoy Staffan de Mistura for Syria has offered to travel to the country’s last opposition stronghold in the north of the …
Argentina imposes austerity measures in bid to stabilise peso
Summary Argentina has announced austerity measures to tackle the country’s currency inflation crisis. Its president announced that taxes on certain products will be raised and …
India sees an ancient textile, produced in colonial-era mills, as a fabric of the future
Summary India’s jute industry has changed little in the past 100 years, but now the ancient textile whose harvesting and production have scarcely been touched …
5 Big Lessons From The Lehman, Global Economy Meltdown
Summary As one decade has passed since the financial crisis, people start to reflect the lessons taught and re-examine the current global economy. Simon Kennedy …
North Korea Stages Huge Military Parade — Without Its ICBMs
Summary Pyongyang recently held its annual parade celebrating 70 years since the founding of North Korea. Notably absent from the parade were the ICBMs that …
Ethiopia-Eritrea Border Opens for First Time in 20 Years
Summary Today marks the Ethiopian new year, but Ethiopians and neighboring Eritreans have more than just the holiday to celebrate. Families and friends separated for …