U.S. Charges Hamas Leader Over Oct. 7 Attack
On September 3, 2024, the United States Department of Justice unsealed seven criminal charges against six of the highest-ranking Hamas leaders.
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FOCUS on Tension Between China and Myanmar
Since February 2021, Myanmar has transformed from a young country with hopes of democratic reforms to a nation devastated by ethnopolitical civil war. In the aftermath of the 2020 elections, which saw the National League for Democracy (NLD) win the parliamentary majority over the Union Solidarity and Development Party (USDP), a political party known for supporting the military, or Tatmadaw, a coup ensued.
Read MoreUNICEF Fights Polio in Gaza as Cases Rise in Children
The United Nations has implemented a three-day humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza to vaccinate children for polio after the first case in 25 years appeared in a 10-month-old Palestinian boy.
Read MoreFOCUS on Mongolia’s Failure to Arrest Putin
Russian President Vladimir Putin visited Mongolia, defying the warrant for his arrest issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC), on September 3.
Read MoreFOCUS on Geopolitical Tension on Trade
Geopolitical tensions and risks that are caused by-elections, polarization, and conflicts within states have unintentionally caused chain reactions that affect the global economy, as well as individual countries. Whether it is increased tariffs or an unstable government, this year especially as been affected negatively.
Read MoreIsrael Launches Raid in West Bank
Israeli forces have been using war-like and lethal tactics across the northern West Bank since late August. The United Nations argues that these attacks are deepening citizens’ humanitarian needs, raising concerns over the use of excessive force.
Read MoreFOCUS on Public Diplomacy Conflicts – Canada and India
In October 2023, India asked Canada to withdraw all but 21 of the diplomatic representatives they had located in India. To enforce this withdrawal and reduction of staff, India threatened to remove the immunity rights of all but the 21 specified Canadian Diplomats located in India by October 20, 2023.
Read MoreFOCUS on Public Diplomacy Conflicts – Argentina and Venezuela
Argentina and Venezuela are currently in the middle of a diplomatic row. Members of Venezuela’s opposition coalition have sheltered in the Argentinian embassy in Caracas.
Read MoreFOCUS on Public Diplomacy Conflicts – Israel and Iran
An Israeli airstrike hit the Iranian consulate in Damascus, Syria on April 1, demolishing the building and killing two Iranian generals and five officers, along with six Syrian citizens, according to Iranian officials.
Read MoreFOCUS on Public Diplomacy Conflicts – Mexico and Ecuador
Tensions between Mexico and Ecuador escalated on April 5, when Ecuadorian police invaded the Mexican Embassy in Quito. Jorge Glas, the former Ecuadorian Vice President, was arrested while taking refuge in the embassy after being convicted on accounts of corruption and bribery, leading to the diplomatic ties between the two countries being suspended.
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