Category: World
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Sonic attacks in Guangzhou?
The US State Department has sent back staff from the US embassy in Guangzhou, southern China, after symptoms that are similar to the “sonic attacks” reported in Cuba..
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IMF expects stronger growth
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has predicted a global growth of 3.9% for 2018 and 2019. Global growth was 0.5 percentage points faster in 2016 and strongest..
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Mexico retaliates to US tariffs
Mexico has retaliated to the metal tariffs imposed by President Trump earlier this month, placing import duties on a number of American products including cheese, bourbon..
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Peace in the ‘Horn of Africa’
Ethiopia finally agreed to the UN-backed Eritrea-Ethiopia Boundary Commission’s conditions to end the 20-year long border dispute between the two countries..
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Italy’s new Prime Minister
Giuseppe Conte, Italy’s new Prime Minister, has made his first speech. Conte, who was sworn in on June 1st, took a strong anti-immigration stance, calling for a reform..
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Jordan PM resigns amidst protests
Jordanian PM Hani Mulki has announced his resignation after widespread protests against an IMF-backed plan that has increased living costs. The protests…
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Manafort accused of tampering
Donald Trump’s former campaign manager, Paul Manafort has been accused of tampering with potential witnesses by the special counsel team headed…
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Putin for a stable EU?
In a recent interview, Russian President Vladimir Putin said that it is in Moscow’s interests to ensure stability in Europe, as EU is a major trade partner..
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Protests in Jordan
The Kingdom of Jordan saw hundreds of protestors gather in the capital city of Amman expressing dissatisfaction at tax and price increases. The draft tax reform..
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India to Purchase 5 S400 Units from Russia
India’s awaited purchase of 5 S-400 Surface to Air Missile units from the Russian Federation is now in progress as the Defence Ministry has asked the apex Cabinet..