Rocket to Nowhere: U.S. and North Korea’s Strained Relations
Secretary of State Rex Tillerson stated “all options are on the table” when it comes to engaging North Korea.
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The US Changes Visa Program with Cuba
The United States halted the issue of visas to Cuban citizens, including the family reunification program among many Visa programs, in an announcement on September 29 made by U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson.
Read MoreTrump: DACA Deal to Include Funding for Wall
After five years of the program, the Trump administration ended the DACA program on September 5. By March of 2018, all participants will lose their benefits and will no longer be able to renew their temporary protected status.
Read MoreKim Jong-Un Promotes Sister to Politburo
The recent family promotions, especially that of Kim Yo-jong, combined with Kim Jong-Un’s latest announcement that nuclear weapons are an essential military deterrent and are imperative to North Korea’s safety.
Read MoreSaudi Arabia Lifts Driving Ban on Women
The Saudi Arabian government lifted the driving ban on women as of September 26, ending their reign as the only country to withhold this right.
Read MoreCapsized Boat on Route to Bangladesh Leaves Many Rohingya Missing
International leaders condemned the violence and provided some aid for the affected refugees, but there remains no solid resolution to the issue, and the future of over a million Rohingya refugees remains uncertain.
Read MoreMabuyane Emerges as Chairperson of ANC Amid Violence
On Friday, September 29, the party’s former chairperson, Phumulo Masualle, gave his final report as the party’s leader before violence erupted and emergency services had to be called and police had to brake up the crowd.
Read MoreCatalonia Yearns for Independence Amid Violent Protests
The Catalan government announced that independence was approved by almost 90 percent of about 2.3 million voters, while the Spanish courts declared the referendum unconstitutional and refused to recognize the vote.
Read MoreSikh politician, Jagmeet Singh wins Canada’s NDP Leadership
Canada’s New Democrats Party (NDP) selected Sikh candidate, Jagmeet Singh to lead their party after a single round of voting on Sunday.
Read MoreCameroon Protests
Pro-anglophone independence movements began at the end of 2016 due to concerns that top civil service jobs were only given to francophone Cameroonian, giving way to current violent protests.
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