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, …
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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 …
Chances Fade for U.S.-China Trade Deal
Summary A prospecting deal on the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) makes it more difficult for U.S. and China to resolve the ongoing …
India’s Top Court Decriminalizes Gay Sex in Landmark Ruling
Summary India’s Supreme Court has struck down a colonial-era law criminalizing consensual gay sex, overturning more than 150 years of anti-LGBT legislation. Section 377, an …
Trump Administration to Take Tough Stance against International Criminal Court
Summary On Monday, the US took an aggressive stance towards the International Criminal Court (ICC) The Trump administration is threatening sanctions on the ICC judges …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Zambia sacks minister over claims UK aid cash was embezzled
Summary After claims made by Africa Confidential, a news journal, alleged that up to $4.7m (£3.5m) in aid payments may have been embezzled in Zambia; …