The Russian invasion of Ukraine, under the command of President Vladimir Putin, has caused a groundswell of support for the Ukrainian people and condemnation of the Russian government. While…
This week around the world
October 13 Cyprus: The Cyprus government announced the end of an investment visa program known as “golden passports” in a tweet. The program—which allowed foreigners to obtain Cyprus Citizenship by…
This Week Around the World
Jan. 14 Tarragona, Spain: Following an explosion at a petrochemical factory, shock waves were felt for several miles. As of Jan. 15, the death toll of the explosion and the…
This Week Around the World – Sept. 23–29
Sept. 23 Nairobi, Kenya: The collapse of the two-story Precious Talent Top School resulted in the death of seven children and injured 64 others. “I had just dropped my son…
This Week Around the World Aug. 5–10
Aug. 5 Cairo, Egypt: A stolen car was crashed into three oncoming vehicles outside a cancer hospital before exploding, killing 20 people and injuring 47 more. “We ran to the…
Gun control around the world
After two mosque shootings in New Zealand, the country drafted new legislation to change gun control laws within two weeks. However, not all countries around the world are so quick…
This Week Around the World–March 24–31:
March 26 Yemen: Thousands of Yemenis came to the capital city of Sanaa in support of the Houthi rebel movement amid the ongoing conflict, Deutsche Welle reported. It’s been four…
Struggle and innovation amid the war in Yemen
In the backdrop of the war in Yemen and the country’s subsequent humanitarian crisis, youth unemployment, education and drug abuse are some of the country’s most critical struggles. A failed…
Refugees rejected:
After evaluating 458 applicants from Yemeni refugees seeking asylum, South Korea decided Oct. 17 not to accept any, denying 34 applications and leaving 85 more for further review. However, of…
International students prepare for effects of travel ban
On June 26, 2018, the United States Supreme Court upheld President Donald Trump’s travel ban in a 5-4 decision. The ban, originally put forth in 2017, restricts individuals from Iran,…
This Week Around the World: 04/29-05/06
This Week Around the World: 04/29-05/06 April 29 Bangladesh: A UN Security Council delegation spoke with Rohingya refugees as they visited camps in Bangladesh’s Cox’s Bazar district. During their visit,…