The state of Assam in Northeastern India released an updated National Register of Citizens on Aug. 31, excluding approximately 1.9 million people from the list of legal Indian citizens. The…
This Week Around the World Sept. 1–8
Sept. 1 Bamako, Mali: A residential building under construction collapsed before dawn leaving 15 dead and buried in the rubble. Rescue teams managed to rescue 26 people, most of whom…
Pink glitter protests
Women rally against femicide throughout Mexico City Hundreds of people, mostly women, gathered in the streets of Mexico City, calling on government officials to change sexual assault laws beginning on…
This Week Around the World Aug. 27–31
Aug. 27 Coatzacoalcos, Mexico: In an arson attack that has since been connected to gang violence by authorities, 26 people died and 11 others were severely injured. Gang members reportedly…
French protests against G7 summit
The 45th annual Group of Seven (G7) summit in Biarritz, France was met with thousands of protesters representing over 50 organizations throughout the country. The G7 summit was first held…
Mountain gorilla population on the rise
Despite their previous classification of “critically endangered,” the International Union for the Conservation of Nature Red List recently downgraded mountain gorillas to “endangered.” The mountain gorillas, which are native to…
This Week Around the World Aug. 18–25
Aug. 18–19 Ouaddai, Sila and Tibesti, Chad: After months of violence, President of Chad Idress Deby declared a state of emergency in the Sila and Ouaddai regions of the country…
The Amazon rainforest is burning
Fire rate up 84% from 2018 The Amazon rainforest—home to over 3 million species of plants and animals—is burning at a higher rate than ever before, with the National Institute…
This Week Around the World Aug. 13–17
Aug. 13 Mchinji, Malawi: Three people were sentenced to death as punishment for killing someone with albinism. The three sentenced to death were found guilty of murder and possession of…
Prime Minister of India revokes Kashmir’s state status
India-administered Kashmir has been in a communication blackout since Aug. 5 when Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced Article 307 of the Indian Constitution—which grants the state autonomy—would be revoked. Article…
Puerto Rico considering fourth new governor in one week
After days of protests, Puerto Rican Governor Ricardo Rosselló resigned on Aug. 2, but now the United States territory has had a total of three different governors in less than…