Myanmar’s Civilian Government Overthrown in Military Coup D’état
For the first time since 1962, the Myanmar military has carried out a coup d’état against a civilian government.
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International
After Protests and Three Presidents Peru Reaches a Fragile Calm
Peru has finally seen a period of relative calm after a November filled with impeachments, resignations, widespread protests and a rapid succession of three different presidents.
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Death of More Soldiers Further Shakes French Involvement in Sahel
n attack by an unidentified extremist group left 14 Burkina Faso soldiers dead in their country’s portion of the Sahel on November 11. The Sahel region, which stretches from Senegal in the West to Eritrea in the East, has experienced an increase in violence from extremist groups like al-Qaeda and the self-proclaimed Islamic State, leading to the deaths of over 2,000 people in Burkina Faso alone.
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Vatican Report Tarnishes Reputation of John Paul II, Benedict XVI-Clears Francis
A new Vatican report has revealed that Pope John Paul II ignored reports about ex-cardinal Theodore McCarrick’s sexual misconduct. This discovery has led many to question his legacy as one of the most beloved and admired Catholic leaders in recent history.
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Chinese Tech Threatened By U.S. Clean Network Initiative
The Trump Administration’s Clean Network Initiative poses threat to Chinese innovation and technology.
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Korean Air Takes Over Asiana Airline
On November 16th, 2020, the Korean Government officially announced that Asiana Airlines will be acquired by Korean Air.
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Plant-Based Betting: U.K. Giant Unilever Targets Vegan Sales
Unilever, an Anglo-Dutch multinational consumer goods company, has recently announced that they want to increase its annual sales of plant-based meat/dairy products five-fold within seven years.
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Largest Trade Deal In The World Signed By Asian Pacific Nations
As of November 15th, 2020, Asia Pacific nations including China, Japan, and South Korea have officially signed the world’s largest free-trade agreement.
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Major Market Brands Involved In The Exploitation Of Indian Workers
Allegations of exploitative condition and poor working conditions have come out against major brand factories in India. There are allegations against the supermarket chains Marks & Spencer, Tesco, Sainsbury’s, and high-profile fashion company Ralph Lauren.
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World Reacts to President-Elect Biden’s Victory
Following President-Elect Joe Biden’s victory on November 7th, international leaders had varying reactions from relief, to telling silence.
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