Poland is facing increased pressure from the European Union (EU) over their “LGBT-free zones” this past week as the European Commission wrote to five regional councils warning they could lose essential funding. This is a part of a larger legal battle as both Poland and Hungary are facing legal consequences
During a recent visit to Seoul in South Korea, United States Special Envoy to North Korea, Sung Kim, expressed intent to resume talks with them as soon as possible. As Special Envoy, Sung Kim met with government officials in South Korea, like his South Korean counterpart Noh Kyu-duk. He emphasized
Following the critical situation in Afghanistan, general secretary of Germany’s Christian Democratic Union (CDU) Paul Ziemiak said Germany cannot have an open migration policy for Afghan refugees that is similar to the 2015 Syrian refugee crisis. Germany accepted over one million refugees in 2015-2016, which left lasting effects. This prompted
At a recent United Nations Security Council meeting regarding maritime security, the United States and China exchanged barbs as U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken called out China as an oppressive influence in the South China Sea. Even though the Sea has been highly contested by many surrounding countries, this
In a time of crisis in the Indian Ocean nation of Madagascar, a plot has been uncovered to assassinate President Andry Rajoelina. This has led to the arrest of 21 individuals in the past week, including five military generals, two high ranking police captains, and five non-commissioned officers. This comes
On Monday, July 26th in a statement regarding the 2015 Iran Nuclear Deal, France took the stance that without Iran returning to negotiations and reaching a final agreement, the possibility of the deal being reenacted is in danger. Earlier this year, in Vienna, talks to reinstate the Joint Comprehensive Plan
In a rare case, a military jet was shot down in northern Nigeria on 18 July by armed gangs that have been rampant in the area, under the local name “bandits.” The Nigerian air force plane was completing an air strike against the bandits when it “came under intense enemy
The European Union, as one of the largest greenhouse gas emitters behind China and the United States, is set to become the leader of global climate change initiatives as they release their new “Fit for 55” plan last Wednesday. If successful, the EU will cut their total emissions 55% by 2030,
Myanmar’s military government is being investigated for human rights violations by a task force under the name of Myanmar Witness. Backed by the British government, the Myanmar Witness will collect information about Myanmar’s possible war crimes and report back to the United Nations’ Independent Investigative Mechanism for Myanmar. The task
During a time of increased tension, German Chancellor Angela Merkel has defended the proposal that the European Union (EU) should host a diplomatic meeting with Russia. This idea was rejected by other European leaders at the summit that took place the previous week, particularly Eastern European countries that share a
A decade after he was taken into custody by the International Criminal Court (ICC), ex-president Laurent Gbagbo is returning home to the Ivory Coast after being acquitted of charges of war crimes and crimes against humanity. He was captured back in 2011 for inciting post-election violence after refusing to step
A decade after the protests that occurred during the Arab Spring of 2011, the Sultanate of Oman is experiencing unrest that has drawn a violent police response as demonstrations have appeared around the state. Since Sunday, May 23rd, protestors have been demonstrating against the current economic and political conditions, including
