China’s legislature is set to begin deliberating national security legislation in Hong Kong to limit opposition activity in the semi-autonomous territory. The legislation has drawn criticism that it could allow…
Trade tensions rise between the U.S and China
Tensions are rising between the United States and China over a trade war due to the coronavirus pandemic. Companies are striving to meet an overwhelming amount of new demand for…
Trump orders 60-day immigration ban
In a response to the current COVID-19 pandemic, United States President Donald Trump issued an executive order that temporarily limits immigration into the U.S. for 60 days, according to TeleSUR. …
Ramadan during the pandemic
A socially-distanced Ramadan With Ramadan just around the corner, Muslims all around the world will face difficulties in religious practices and going back to their home country during the…
Saudi-Russia oil war reaches deal
Saudi Arabia and Russia reached an agreement on April 12 to resolve the oil war that led to the severe drop in oil stocks. This comes despite a warning from…
Violators of quarantine face brutality in the Philippines
President Robert Duterte of the Philippines ordered the police, military and local officers on April 1 to shoot violators: those who might cause ‘trouble’ during the imposition of the community…
Afghanistan and the Taliban discuss prisoner release
The Afghan government and the Taliban announced on March 25 they had been discussing prisoner releases through Skype as the coronavirus pandemic has curbed international travel, according to Al…
Turkey and Syria reach ceasefire agreement
Turkey and Russia agreed to a ceasefire deal on March 12 in Syria’s Idlib region to contain a conflict which has displaced nearly a million people in three months, according…
Scotland becomes first country to provide free menstrual products
Scottish Parliament passed a bill on March 3 that would provide free menstrual products to all. Scotland is the first country to pass a law mandating free menstrual products and…
French health minister named new mayoral candidate
French Health Minister Agnès Buzyn was named as a new candidate of the Paris mayoral race by French President Emmanuel Macron after Benjamin Griveaux’s withdrawal from the race. France…
The cost of being an international student at PSU
International tuition carries Portland State’s most expensive price tag. But students weigh in—is it worth the cost? According to its website, PSU is Oregon’s most affordable public research university,…