Migrants Expected Warm Welcome on Korean Resort Island. They Were Wrong.
Summary Jeju, South Korea is known for its lush countryside, beautiful beaches, and no-visa policy—features that have not only boosted its tourism industry, but also …
China hits back at Trump with tariffs on $60bn of US goods
Summary China hits back at US government by imposing $60 billion tariffs on US goods, with an aim to impact the upcoming mid-term US elections. …
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 …
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 …
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 …
North and South Korea commit to ‘era of no war’
Summary North Korea said it would close a key missile test facility in the presence of “international experts” and potentially destroy its primary nuclear …
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 …
6 Months Before Brexit, Many in U.K. Fear ‘It’s Looking Very Grisly’
Summary Two years after the UK’s referendum to leave the European Union (“Brexit”), the British Parliament is still in the same position it was …
Citing Russia’s invasion, Poroshenko offers blistering critique of UN
Summary In his statement to the United Nations General Assembly on Wednesday, President Poroshenko of Ukraine criticized the UN for not preventing wars of aggression. …
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 …