US sanctions Moscow over UK nerve agent attack

The United States has imposed a set of sanctions on Russia due to the use of Novichok in the U.K. The sanctions, which will begin on Aug. 22, will restrict the national security-type goods, with the exception of some space materials and other aviation products. The sanctions would then be followed by harsher sanctions after […]

What’s going on between Canada and Saudi Arabia?

Harsh words have been traded between Canada and Saudi Arabia, starting with online urges and quickly turning into definitive action — Saudi Arabia demanding the exodus of the Canadian ambassador from their country, pulling all scholarships from their students in Canada, and even suspending flights to the North American country. What spurred this off? Why […]

In pictures: Everyday Afghanistan

The internet is an incredible tool, and it gives us the ability to see things happening on the other side of the planet. That can mean text from those who are there on the ground, pictures, or even video — these things are often anything but entertaining, but they give us an idea as to […]

Bangladesh: International community condemns handling of student protests

Protests have been erupting in Bangladesh since July 29 — it all started when two high-school students were killed in Dhaka, after being hit by a bus. This was the latest in a long line of road-related deaths, and many throughout the country feel that the government is doing little to prevent further loss of […]

Man accused of trafficking over 80 women in Ohio

Law enforcement officials have potentially uncovered a sex trafficking ring involving approximately 80 women, which has been operational for around 15 years. Ronald Hellman, 50, is set to go on trial, and his bond is set at $100,000. Hellman reportedly was planning on skipping town, upon discovering that his cohort Charles Krusak, 77, had been arrested […]

Three Czech service members killed in suicide bombing

Three Czech soldiers were killed on Sunday, Aug. 5, by a suicide bomber in Charikar, Afghanistan, and their names were Staff. Sgt. Martin Marcin, Cpl. Kamil Benes and Cpl. Patrik Stepanek. They were conducting a foot patrol when the bomber struck, and a U.S. soldier and two Afghan soldiers were also wounded in the attack. […]

Pompeo implores release of imprisoned Reuters journalists in Myanmar/Burma

U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo recently met with Myanmar/Burma’s Foreign Minister, U Kyaw Tin, at the 51st ASEAN Foreign Ministers Meeting, located in Singapore. Pompeo urged the release of two Reuters journalists who are being held and charged with breaking a colonial-era “Official Secrets Act.” Pompeo later tweeted: Today at @ASEAN ministerials, I spoke […]

What’s happening in Bangladesh?

Chanting crowds. Bloody faces. Rubber bullets and metal pipes. Teenagers and police officers. These are the elements flooding the streets of Bangladesh right now. The government is rapidly trying to shut down internet access to protesters and prevent any images or video from being released that might shed light on what’s going on — so, […]

Afghanistan: Gunmen storm mosque and carry out suicide attack, at least 29 dead

A Shiite mosque was attacked on Friday, and so far 29 people have been reported killed. Over 80 people have been estimated to have been wounded in the attacks. Gunmen dressed in burqas were able to reach the mosque and then open fire. They then detonated explosives strapped to their persons, ending the assault with […]

Analysis on Myanmar/Burma: Rebuilding Rakhine State, repatriating the Rohingya

As the Myanmar/Burma government has begun to ease on the violence against the Muslim Rohingya — as the mass majority of them have fled into Bangladesh — the spotlight has begun to shift. The government has more recently started to target the mostly Christian Kachin in the northern parts of the country, and violence has […]