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; …
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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 …
Donald Trump says new trade deal is ‘most important ever’
Summary USMCA, which replaces NAFTA, is said to be the most important deal by Donald Trump. The agreement released on Monday contains updated arrangements for …
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 …
This New Canal Would Turn Qatar into an Island
Summary After the Arab Spring in 2011, Saudi Arabia and Qatar stood on opposing sides in terms of ideological aspect, creating tension between the two …
Syrians in government areas vote in first local polls since 2011
Summary On Sunday, Syrians were able to vote in the first local elections since 2011, when war between the Syrian government and rebels spilled out …
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 …
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 …
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 …