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 …
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Egypt’s ex-President Mohamed Morsi dies after court appearance
Summary Egypt’s first democratically elected president, Mohamed Morsi died on Monday while on trial in Cairo. Morsi was said to have collapsed while in …
China’s Xi says world hopes North Korea-U.S. talks can succeed
Summary China’s president, Xi Jinping, has complimented North Korea and Kim Jong-Un on their efforts to denuclearize. Xi Jinping has told Kim Jong-Un that …
Ethiopia regional coup mastermind killed, others arrested
Summary A failed coup attempt in Ethiopia last Saturday left five people dead and several arrested. Among those killed were the national army’s chief …
Iran on course to exceed nuclear pact limit within days
Summary Iran is on the verge of breaching a threshold in its nuclear agreement with major world powers by accumulating more enriched uranium than …
Hong Kong police evict protesters who stormed parliament
Summary In Hong Kong, protestors occupied Parliament for a number of hours, destroying glass entryways, tagging the interior of the building with spray paint, …
Heavy rains in India kill 30, cripple financial capital
Summary Monsoon rains have been destroying walls in Mumbai, resulting in the death of 30 people, a total halt in rail and air traffic, …
The Second Belt and Road Initiative Simulation Competition was held at Shanghai University of Finance & Economics Law School
The Second “Belt and Road Initiative Simulation Competition” was held on June 26, 2019 in Shanghai, China. 40 students from Shanghai University of Finance and …
Tension between Japan and South Korea is rising, and it looks set to drag down trade
Summary South Korea and Japan see tensions rising amongst one another stemming from political disputes that have led to “a tit-for-tat exchange of retaliatory …
Putin opponent sent back to jail after suspected poisoning
Summary A political opponent of Vladimir Putin, Alexei Navalny had been serving a 30-day jail sentence for an “unsanctioned protest” when he was moved …