Aid Flotilla Faces Troubled Waters
The largest aid attempt by sea set off last week to Gaza hoping to provide aid and relief supplies but has been delayed by logistical issues and drone attacks at a stopover in Tunisia.
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Gang Violence Escalates Haiti’s Displacement Crisis
Gang violence in Haiti is leading to an increase in displacement, with over one million people currently displaced, and rising by the thousands every week. United Nations News reports that around six million people in Haiti face acute food insecurity, with two million experiencing emergency hunger levels.
Read MoreRussia-Ukraine Ceasefire Leads to Accusations All Around
Last week, the United States worked to create a limited ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia. The tentative deal regarding a ceasefire over the Black Sea also includes a large portion about energy infrastructure, reports The Associated Press. However, Ukraine, the U.S., and Russia have differing opinions on what exactly the deal covers.
Read MoreChina Blockbusting Through Hollywood
China is currently facing difficulties recovering from the fallout of a real estate crisis and dealing with low consumer confidence, deflationary pressures, and trade tensions with the United States. The Chinese government has set an optimistic economic growth target of 5 percent for the year, but economic uncertainty has hit younger generations especially hard. The urban unemployment rate for 16- to 24-year-olds is around 16 percent, according to Global Times, and youth feel uncertain about future careers and financial opportunities, leading to lessening popularity of paying to see movies in theaters. All of this makes the recent success of “Ne Zha 2” all the more surprising.
Read MoreGermany’s Tumultuous Political Landscape
On February 25, Germany held a snap national election causing game-changers for leading political parties and showing a grim future for immigrants and asylum seekers.
Read MoreU.S.-India Summit Holds Promise
President Donald Trump invited India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi to meet with him in Washington last week.
Read MorePresident Trump’s Executive Orders Since Taking Office
Since returning to office, President Trump has signed numerous executive orders regarding topics such as immigration, climate change, health, oil, medical research, and federal diversity programs, among many more.
Read MoreUnited States Department of State Halts Foreign Aid
On January 20, United States President Donald Trump issued a sweeping executive order to put foreign aid on hold for a 90-day review.
Read MoreHollywood in the Wake of Fires
The Southern California fires have blazed through Los Angeles, impacting many communities, especially the entertainment industry.
Read MoreItalian Journalist Arrested in Iran
Sala has covered many topics including the fall of Kabul, the return of the Taliban in Afghanistan, the crisis in Venezuela, the war in Ukraine, and the conflict between Israel and Hamas.
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