Trade War Intensifies as Trump Imposes $200 Billion in New Tariffs
The Trump administration levied new tariffs on $200 billion of Chinese goods in an escalating trade dispute between the United States and the People’s Republic of China.
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Asia
Devastating Earthquake and Tsunami in Indonesia
A 7.5 magnitude earthquake struck Indonesia, leaving at least 50,000 people displaced from their homes and at least 844 people dead. Following the earthquake, a tsunami was generated with waves reaching up to 20 feet.
Read MoreWorld Economic Forum Opens Possibilities for Growth in Association of South East Asia Nations.
Staff Writer Tien Phan delves into the potential possibilities springing from the association South East Asia Nations.
Read MoreInternational Court of Justice Receives Chagos Islands Case
Mauritius, an independent island state in the Indian Ocean, is in dispute with Britain over the sovereignty of the Chagos Archipelago.
Read MoreSuper Typhoon Mangkhut Again Spotlights Climate Change as a Factor
On Saturday, September 15, Super Typhoon Mangkhut slammed into the northeastern tip of the Philippines, specifically on the island of Luzon.
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North Korea Strengthens Stance in Denuclearization
The prospect of denuclearization in North Korea may soon be more than a figment of one’s imagination. President Moon Jae-in of South Korea and Supreme Leader Kim Jong-un of North Korea met for their third set of peace talks this year.
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Thailand Environmental Protests Esclate
A thousand people gathered in protest against government-led constructions on forest land.
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North and South Korea Move Towards Reunification
North Korea’s leader Kim Jong-un and South Korean president Moon Jae-in met on April 27 for face-to-face inter-Korea talks.
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North Korea Confirms Willingness to Discuss Denuclearization
n March, President Trump agreed to meet with Kim after South Korean emissaries made an offer at a White House meeting on behalf of the North Korean regime.
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China Retaliates Against U.S. in Ensuing Trade War
China moves to enforce up to 25% in tariffs in retaliation to Donald Trump’s threats of imposing import taxes on Chinese goods.
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