Brunei Adopts New Anti-Gay Laws Into its Islamic Penal Code
Earlier this month, Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah of Brunei came under fire for enacting a strict Sharia Penal Code, which includes deadly punishments for adultery, homosexuality, etc.
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International News
Netanyahu Secures Fifth Term as Israeli PM Amidst Controversy
After a contentious election, the party-dubbed “King of Israel” Benjamin Netanyahu has managed secure a fifth term as Prime Minister of Israel, reports Haaretz.
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Demonstrations in Sudan Continue Despite Regime Overhaul
Protesters finally rejoiced on Thursday, April 11, after the Sudanese military forced out and arrested President Omar al-Bashir on war crimes charges.
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EU-China Summit Generates Mixed Success
The European Union (EU) and China convened at the EU-China Summit on April 9 to discuss their relationship and economic agenda, reports the EU Commission.
Read MoreEuropean Parliament Approves New Controversial Copyright Laws
In late March, the European Parliament in Brussels voted to ratify copyright legislation that threatens to change internet freedoms for all member nations. Article 11 and Article 13, have caused a rift in societal opinion with regards to information and creative freedoms.
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Israel-Palestine Conflict: A Historical Lens in Current Times of Uncertainty
In the West Bank, territory has largely been split into zones A, B, and C. Zones A and B have been dedicated as Palestinian sovereign territory while zone C, which includes East Jerusalem, is controlled and governed by Israel.
Read MoreDouble Disaster Strikes Mozambique
Cyclone Idai, which hit eastern Mozambique, was the worst natural disaster in southern Africa in the last two decades. The cyclone destroyed approximately half of Mozambique’s annual crops and caused numerous deaths.
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Italy Joins China’s Belt and Road Initiative
China’s Belt and Road Initiative just gained Italy, Europe’s fourth-largest economy agreed to sign on to China’s signature global trade agreement, indicating an expansion of China’s economic influence in Europe.
Read MoreCrash of Flight 302 Damages the U.S.’ Perception as a Transportation Safety Giant
In light of the recent and tragic crash of Ethiopian Airlines’ flight 302 on March 18, decisions worldwide to ground the Boeing 737 Max 8 model have alienated United States aviation safety experts from the global transportation safety community.
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China’s Belt and Road Initiative Eases Tensions in South Asia
The relationship between China and Pakistan has thrived despite regional tensions between Pakistan and India.
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