Category: World
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Huawei under probe
U.S. prosecutors in New York have been investigating whether Chinese tech company Huawei has violated U.S. sanctions in relation to Iran. The investigation comes during..
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Macron warns against nationalism
French President Emmanuel Macron during a speech to the joint houses of the US Congress spoke about the dangers of nationalism and isolation. His speech is being..
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France, Africa, and corruption
Vincent Bolloré, head of the multinational Bolloré Group, is under investigation for the bribery of foreign public officials. Bolloré may have been involved in a quid-pro-quo..
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China’s big concerns
As ties between North and South Korea continue to improve, there are growing concerns within Beijing that China is losing its influence in the Korean peninsula. Reports..
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A new nuclear deal?
French President Emmanuel Macron and his US counterpart Donald Trump have floated the idea that the present Iran nuclear deal could be replaced with an entirely..
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Taking down corruption
South Africa’s new President Cyril Ramaphosa has noted that one of his main agendas for the country moving forward is to address corruption. The second goal is to..
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Qatar-China relations strengthen
Qatar looks to capitalize on China’s growing demand for natural gas as well as expand its overseas investment and infrastructure. Qatar is a sovereign nation..
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Violence in Afghanistan
There have been bombings at voter registration centres in both Kabul and Baghlan in Afghanistan. The attack has resulted in the deaths of at least 63 people..
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Washington’s investment concerns
The United States may be moving towards restricting Chinese investment in sensitive sectors such as semiconductors and robotics. The US Treasury is investigating..
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Syria: a third world war?
There has been increasing speculation that the Syrian conflict could escalate into a “Third World War”. The regions is the site of multiple conflicts, and there are..