With an eye on China’s actions in Hong Kong and increased presence in the South Asian and Pacific regions, Taiwan is moving to improve its […]
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Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe to Resign
Shinzo Abe, the longest-serving PM in Japanese history, has announced his resignation due to health concerns, CNN reports. What We Know: Abe suffers from an […]
Trump Announces Plasma Treatment ‘Authorized’ for COVID-19
On Sunday night, President Donald Trump announced emergency authorization from the Food and Drug Administration to treat COVID-19 patients with convalescent plasma. The FDA said […]
Germans Will Now be Fined for Violating Coronavirus Rules
German Chancellor Angela Merkel said Tuesday that Germans can now be fined for violating COVID-19 precautions as cases in the country continue to surge, the […]
Oil Spill in Mauritius Causes Ecological Disaster, France and India Assist
Mauritius, an island nation off the east African coast, is currently suffering a devastating oil spill contaminating their waters. A large Japanese cargo ship by […]
Greece Abandons Over 1,000 Migrants at Sea
What is said to be as many as 1,072 migrants were taken to the limits of Greece’s water territory and abandoned on inflatable rafts by […]
Local Officials in California Declare August 24 Kobe Bryant Day
August 24 has been declared Kobe Bryant Day in Orange County, California, to commemorate the late NBA legend. What We Know: Last week, Orange County’s […]
New Zealand Faces New COVID-19 Cases
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern made the announcement at a press conference late Tuesday night. What We Know: This comes just after New Zealand celebrated 100 […]
Indonesia’s Volcano Mount Sinabung Erupts Twice in Three Days
The Indonesia volcano, Mount Siinabung had small eruptions over the weekend, but the eruption Monday spewed volcanic material up 16,400 feet. What We Know: Mount […]
Russia Unveils Untested COVID-19 Vaccine
The president of Russia, Vladimir Putin, has claimed the country has the “world’s first” vaccine for the coronavirus amid concerns of legitimacy and safety. What […]