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World - Analyses & Assessments - Jun 20, 2017
The lost world
On 19th June 2017, the government of Central African Republic (CAR) signed a peace agreement in Rome with 13 of the 14 armed groups that exist in the region to end the ongoing violent conflict. The…
World - Analyses & Assessments - Jun 20, 2017
Barclays charged with fraud
UK’s Serious Fraud Office has charged Barclays along with four of its former executives with fraud over its actions during the 2008 financial crisis. This would be the first time a criminal charge…
World - Analyses & Assessments - Jun 19, 2017
Macron wins big in French elections
In what is likely to give the French President Emmanuel Macron unprecedented mandate for his policies, his party La République en Marche, has swept the parliamentary elections. The party along with…
World - Analyses & Assessments - Jun 16, 2017
US to discontinue aid to Pakistan?
The United States government has announced that it will be reviewing its financial support to Pakistan. US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson said that the financial aid provided to Pakistan will be…
World - Analyses & Assessments - Jun 15, 2017
Trump under investigation for obstruction of justice
Reports have emerged that the President of United States, Donald Trump, is being investigated for obstruction of justice by special counsel investigating the Russia’s involvement in the US…
World - Analyses & Assessments - Jun 15, 2017
US Fed hikes interest rates again
In a move that was widely expected, the Federal Reserve hiked the key interest rates by 0.25% for the second time this year thereby reflecting the central bank's confidence in the US economy. After a…
World - Analyses & Assessments - Jun 15, 2017
Hundred dead' bodies seen in Marawi
On 15 June 2017, a politician from Philippines said residents fleeing besieged Marawi City have seen at least 100 dead bodies, scattered around the encounter area. Zia Alonto, a local politician who…
World - Analyses & Assessments - Jun 14, 2017
Trump bequeaths more power to Pentagon
United States President Donald Trump has given the Defense Secretary, Jim Mattis, the authority to set the troop levels in Afghanistan. This move will allow the US Pentagon to send in thousands of…
World - Analyses & Assessments - Jun 14, 2017
Steve Scalise shot in Virginia
On 14 June 2017, US House Majority Whip Steve Scalise was shot in the hip and multiple Congressional aides were hit by a gunman with a rifle, who opened fire at a GOP baseball practice in Virginia.…
World - Analyses & Assessments - Jun 14, 2017
Liberated at a greater price…
Otto Warmbier, the American student who had been detained by North Korea and then released on humanitarian grounds, has died. According to his family, he passed away on 19th June, 2017 at 2:20 pm (18…
World - Analyses & Assessments - Jun 13, 2017
Trump’s Ban-Economy or Safety
As US President Donald Trump’s travel ban on the Islamic countries continues to be blocked by federal courts, the fate of the ban will likely be decided by the nation's Supreme Court soon.
World - Analyses & Assessments - Jun 13, 2017
Taiwan loses a friend
Panama officially cut ties with Taiwan. The country has switched its diplomatic relations from Taiwan to China. Panama acknowledges that there is only ‘One China’ and Taiwan is a part of it. Panama…
World - Analyses & Assessments - Jun 13, 2017
Brexit - "a profoundly unfriendly act"
Brexit is a tragedy that will see all EU member states forced to dig up the past, rather than build the future, warned the former Taoiseach of Ireland John Bruton in London on 12 June 2017. He was…
World - Analyses & Assessments - Jun 13, 2017
Challenger to Putin
On 12th June 2017, the Russian opposition leader, Alexei Navalny a critic of corruption and of Russian President Vladimir Putin was sentenced for 30 days, for staging anti-corruption rallies in…
World - Analyses & Assessments - Jun 10, 2017
A Turbulent West Asia
Talmiz Ahmad, former Indian Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Oman and UAE, was at the Synergia Forum on 10th June 2017 to speak about the current ‘Terror and Turmoil in West Asia’. He spoke about events…
World - Analyses & Assessments - Jun 9, 2017
Catalonia to spilt from Spain?
Carles Puigdemont the regional head of Catalonia announced that Catalonia will hold referendum for independence from Spain on October 1st 2017. The referendum will take place in Catalonia despite…
World - Analyses & Assessments - Jun 9, 2017
EU is increasing its ‘Defense Expenditure’
The European Union (EU) drew up proposals on Wednesday for a new European Defense Union Plan, with a defense fund of €500 million in 2019 – 2020, which would then double to €1billion annually from…
World - Analyses & Assessments - Jun 8, 2017
Qatar in Isolation
Qatar, alleged for funding terrorism resulting in one of the greatest diplomatic strikes the world has seen, is still facing consequences as the countries initiating the ban begin to ‘antagonize’ the…
World - Analyses & Assessments - Jun 8, 2017
Comey’s Testimony Creates Political Storm in US
Fired FBI Director, James Comey has created a political storm with his allegations against President, Donald Trump who has asked him to stop investigation against his former ‘National Security…
World - Analyses & Assessments - Jun 7, 2017
Economy over Earth
President Donald Trump is being criticized by major global powers from Europe to South America for its decision to withdraw from the Paris climate agreement. Trump confirmed his decision to withdraw…