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 …
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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 …
Environmental activist fasts to death over fate of India’s Ganges River
Summary In breaking news, Agrawal, 86, a pioneering environmental activist, died after a nearly four-month hunger strike that he began in late June to pressure …
Belgium Elects Nation’s First Black Mayor, a Congolese Immigrant
Summary Belgium recently elected its first Black mayor in their history, Pierre Kompany, 71. Kompany originally hails from Congo, a former colony of Belgium. …
U.S. Credit Card Giants Flout India’s New Law on Personal Data
Summary At midnight on Tuesday, nearly every American payments company offering services in India was breaking the law every time Indians used their banking cards. …
The Global Competitiveness Report 2018
Summary The World Economic Forum published a report on the competitiveness of 140 economies worldwide on October 16, which assesses the factors that would influence …
What Are the Consequences of the Trump Administration’s Recent Treaty Withdrawal?
Summary The Trump Administration has announced plans to withdraw from multiple international treaties including the Paris Climate Agreements, the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), …
China Cancels High-Level Security Talks With the U.S.
Summary A significant annual security meeting with U.S. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis has been canceled by China. Several point to the increasingly cold …
Remarks by Vice President Pence on the Administration’s Policy Toward China
Summary On October 4, 2018, U.S. Vice President Mike Pence gave a harshly worded speech accusing China of interfering elections by swaying American public opinion …
India Signs S-400 Deal with Russia Sidestepping US Opposition
Summary India and Russia signed a $5 billion deal that will see New Delhi buy an S-400 air defense system from Moscow. The deal was …