At least 121 people died and hundreds more are missing after a dam in Brazil collapsed at an iron ore mine on Jan. 25, creating debris that buried the town…
This Week Around the World – Jan. 27– Feb. 3:
Jan. 28 Venezuela: After recognizing opposition leader Juan Guaidó as rightful president of Venezuela in what many have called a United States-backed coup, U.S. Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin announced Jan….
Faculty concerns over Confucius Institute contract
The Confucius Institute at Portland State is at risk of not being renewed if the contract cannot be amended to include First Amendment rights to faculty. CI is a non-profit…
Sexual assault claims rock South Korean skating world
South Korea, “a world leader in speed skating” has recently faced sexual assault claims by female skaters against their male coaches. “We consider the seriousness of violence, and sexual abuse…
Polish mayor’s death shocks a divided Poland
Paweł Adamowicz, the 53-year-old mayor of Gdansk, known for being a leading liberal critic of the populist right-wing national government, was stabbed on Jan. 14 during a televised charity event….
Venezuelan Opposition Leader Juan Guaidó swears himself in
Opposition Leader of the National Assembly Juan Guaidó was sworn in as interim president following claims of a“fraudulent” election by Nicolás Maduro. Guaidó declared that he will remain president until…
American Iranian TV journalist held in U.S.
A prominent American journalist for Iran’s state-television is being detained in the United States as a material witness, according to CNN. Marzieh Hashemi, who has worked for the network’s English-language…
This Week Around the World – Jan. 20–27:
Jan. 20–21 Syria; Israel: Conflict between Iran and Israel intensified after strikes were exchanged between the two forces. Haaretz reports an attack on an airport near Damascus—which killed four and…
Is Huawei spying for China?
Chinese telecommunications giant Huawei is at the center of another geopolitical scandal after an employee was charged with spying for the Chinese government in Poland. The company responded by promptly…
This Week Around the World – Jan. 14–20:
Jan. 14–18 Zimbabwe: In response to a hike in fuel prices, protests began throughout Zimbabwe on Jan. 14 in what has been dubbed the “stay-at-home” protests, according to The Guardian….
Turkey discusses fate of the Kurds following U.S. military withdrawal
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo told journalists in Abu Dhabi he was optimistic an agreement will be met between Ankara and Washington which will protect Kurdish groups without undermining Turkey’s…