In a recent statement, the World Bank announced its intention to temporarily stop all existing projects in Tunisia, in particular its Country Partnership Framework with Tunisia, which detailed projects both sides agreed to participate in from 2023 to 2025. This move was reportedly in response to the Tunisian government’s anti-migrant
The United Nations Security Council released a statement that denounced Israeli activity in the West Bank. The United States has—in the past—vetoed many UN Security Council statements against Israel, a close ally and partner in the Middle East, but allowed this statement to be released in lieu of one with
El Paso, Texas, a city which lies on the border between the United States and Mexico, has in recent history housed many migrants who have crossed the international border. However, shelters have now had to close due to funding problems and lack of volunteers. As a result, the city has
The Russian Government has stated its intention to launch an investigation into the shooting of a top Russian agricultural official in the Kherson region. Oleksiy Kovalyov, who was the deputy chairman for agriculture in the military-civil administration of the Kherson region, died from a gunshot wound at his home on
Ukrainian representatives at the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) called for an “international mission to the plant” in late August. In recent days, both the Ukrainian and the Russian sides have accused each other of bombing the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in southern Ukraine. The plant was said to have
Immigration has been a hugely contentious issue across Europe for decades, as many migrants, particularly from the Middle East and Africa, have illegally entered the continent in search of a better life. The Russian invasion of Ukraine has likely exacerbated this crisis, sending millions of Ukrainians fleeing west to Central
The United Nations recently released a report detailing the current humanitarian situation in Mali, where 500 civilians have died between January and March of this year. Attacks from both the military and terrorist groups have worsened the already intense security circumstances. This 324% rise in the death toll is extremely
Former Prime Minister Imran Khan of Pakistan was recently ousted by his own Parliament as the opposition submitted a motion of No Confidence. In the beginning of April 2022, Khan, in a televised speech, explained that he was given three choices by the “Establishment”, Pakistan’s ruling elite of the army,
The city of Mariupol in Ukraine has been plagued by Russian attacks over the past three months. It has been one of the target cities for the Russian military as it completes a land bridge between the Russian-controlled island of Crimea and the regions of Donetsk and Luhansk in Eastern
Ever since Russia invaded Ukraine, the West has condemned Putin’s decision and pledged its support for Ukraine. However, since Ukraine is not a member of the European Union (EU) or the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), the West has not been directly involved in the war. In recent days, there
The former leader of Myanmar, Aung San Suu Kyi, has released a statement asking all of Myanmar’s citizens to unite. Daughter of the independence hero of Myanmar, Suu Kyi has been involved in the democratization of her country and has since won a Nobel Peace Prize for her efforts. However,
Sri Lanka has, in recent years, in particular, been suffering from debt-related problems. These have caused some of its citizens to take to the streets, where they have launched protests around the country. In the capital of Colombo, protestors have even protested outside the residences of senior government officials, calling
The crisis between Russia and Ukraine has been taking place for nearly a month now. Russia still appears to be continuing with its current plan to invade the country, despite numerous attempts by the Ukrainian military to stop Russian advances. These advances have been relatively successful, as the Russian army
Amidst the current war in Ukraine, Switzerland has broken its longstanding norm of remaining neutral in global affairs. The Swiss government and many international banks based in Zurich have decided to freeze the assets of Russian officials and some oligarchs, essentially making their lives more difficult, especially for those who
Tensions between the West and Russia have continued to surge amidst the crisis in Ukraine, and reports of espionage from both sides have emerged. Slovakia, which is both a NATO and European Union member state, has decided to expel three Russian diplomats from their embassy in Bratislava, as they have
Iran, which was one the United States’ closest allies in the Middle East, has, since the Islamic Revolution of 1979, been at loggerheads with the West. The main point of contention between the two sides has been the Iranian nuclear program, which was initially kickstarted by the Americans, but has
India’s Minister of Home Affairs, Amit Shah, recently expressed his opinion about hijabs in a radio show. As a member of Prime Minister Modi’s Hindu Nationalist Party, Shah said that all Indians should “accept the school’s dress code,” and that Muslims should not be allowed to wear the hijab to
The tension between Russia and NATO has further escalated this past week due to their conflicts regarding Ukraine. Western countries such as the United States and the United Kingdom have warned their citizens to leave the country immediately and evacuated most nonessential staff. The U.S. has now temporarily relocated its
