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 MoreLast 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 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 MoreOn 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 MorePresident Donald Trump invited India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi to meet with him in Washington last week.
Read MoreSince 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 MoreOn January 20, United States President Donald Trump issued a sweeping executive order to put foreign aid on hold for a 90-day review.
Read MoreThe Southern California fires have blazed through Los Angeles, impacting many communities, especially the entertainment industry.
Read MoreSala 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.
Read MoreAn individual attempted to destroy Brazil’s Supreme Court building in November 13, raising concerns of radicalism and security amid the upcoming G20 conference. According to The Associated Press, a man attempted to enter the Supreme Court building but could not.
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