Jordan’s economic crisis threatens political stability
Summary: The economic crisis in Jordan has forced the country’s government to raise taxes on food that dominantly composes a standard diet for Jordanians, such …
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Russia hits out at ‘bellicose’ US after Trump nuclear review calls for more aggressive approach against Moscow
Summary Russian Foreign Ministry states that US Department of Defence’s latest Nuclear Posture Review (NPR) is clearly bellicose and anti-Russian, and that Russia will take …
ICC to probe Duterte over crimes against humanity
Summary An inquiry into Philippines’ President Rodrigo Duterte’s drug war has been opened, according to ICC Chief Prosecutor. The inquiry, which is a ‘preliminary investigation’ …
Janet Yellen exits the Fed on Friday amid heavy praise and bitter criticism
Summary Janet Yellen left her post on Friday as the chairperson of Federal Reserve with an economy booming and moving further away from the 2008 …
Philippines on China military build-up: No war option
Summary On Monday, the Philippine government declared that war is not an option in resolving South China Sea dispute with China. This statement followed the …
This Is How America Can Stop North Korea’s Nuclear Missiles
Summary During a confirmation hearing held by the Senate Armed Services Committee on January 28, President’s Trump nominee to be undersecretary of defense for research …
How to Lose a Trade War
Summary So-called safeguard tariffs under Section 201 of the US Trade Act of 1974 was imposed on imports of solar panels and washing machines from …
Turkey’s Worst Day Yet in Syria Offensive: At Least 7 Soldiers Killed
Summary: On February 4, the Turkish forces experienced its worst day ever, losing at least 7 soldiers on a single day. Since Turkish forces launched …
Bitcoin is getting bashed at Davos but the crypto world is fighting back
Summary Clouded with widespread pessimism surrounding a tough start of Bitcoin trading this year, topics related to both cryptocurrency and blockchain, the latent technology for …
Aden crisis: alliances of convenience unravel across Yemen
Summary: Yemen secessionist organization—Southern Transitional Council (STC) aligned with other separatists, they surrounded Aden presidential palace on Tuesday, forcing President Abed Rabbo Mansour Hadi to …