Oil Prices Plummeting Once Again
Despite oil prices just beginning to bounce back from the economic crisis caused by COVID-19, the oil industry takes on another hit as thousands of investors rush to sell their stock.
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International
Agricultural Bills Provoke Uproar Among Indian Farmers
In the last week India has seen its farmers rise up in massive protests against new Government legislation that will change the restrictions on how agricultural produce is bought and sold.
Read MoreHistory Repeats Itself Across the Middle East on America’s Back
On August 13th, 2020, the United States, led by President Trump, helped initiate the Abraham Accords, a peace treaty between the United Arab Emirates and Israel.
Read MoreAustralian Travel Restrictions Leave Thousands Stranded
Australia has seen some of the most uncompromising travel measures during the outbreak, including banning foreigners from entering, citizens from leaving, and mandatory 14-day quarantine in hotels. At the same time, thousands of Australian citizens have been stuck in foreign countries, unable to return home.
Read MoreRussian Opposition Figure Navalny Poisoned
Alexei Navalny, an outspoken critic of Russian President Vladimir Putin, fell ill on August 20th during a flight to Moscow. He fell into a coma and was then airlifted to a hospital in Berlin, Germany. Tests run by two independent labs in Sweden and France, along with tests performed by the Russian military, that proved he was poisoned by Novichok.
Read MoreTiffany and Co. Sues Louis Vuitton Over Failed Acquisition Deal
Tiffany and Co. announced that they are suing French Company Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE (LVMH) on Wednesday September 9th. This began on November 25th, 2019, when LVMH had approval from their board of directors to carry out the plan of acquiring Tiffany & Co. for $16.2 billion.
Read MoreUAE, Bahrain Establish Relations with Israel, Others Likely to Follow
On August 13 Israel and The United Arab Emirates announced they would be establishing diplomatic ties. This move towards friendly relations, facilitated in conjunction with the United States, is a sign of further cooperation between Israel and the Gulf States.
Read MoreDespite Public Outcry, Belarusian President Stands Firm
Since election day on August 9th, 2020, the Eastern European country of Belarus has experienced a sort of frenzy as many of its citizens cry of electoral corruption.
Read MoreLooming Chinese App Bans May Throw Wrench in Global Business
TikTok, a Beijing-based video-sharing social network service, has recently become one of the most downloadable apps in the world.
Read MoreCoup is Celebrated by Malians, Condemned by Others
On August 18th, the West Africa nation of Mali, which has been beset by protests against the Government, saw its President ousted by a military coup d’état that has many nations and international organizations worried.
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