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Norway, Ireland and Spain To Recognize A Palestinian State
On May 28, Spain, Ireland, and Norway officially recognized a Palestinian state. Norway, the first to make an announcement, coordinated the move with its fellow European partners. The statement brings the total of recognizing nations to 146 of the United Nations’ 193 member states.
Iranian President Raisi Killed In A Helicopter Crash
On May 19, Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi died in a helicopter crash in the East Azerbaijan province. The Bell 212 Twin Huey helicopter that Iran purchased in the 2000s was also carrying Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, the governor of Iran’s East Azerbaijan province, a Revolutionary Guard official, a senior cleric from Tabriz, and three crew members.
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico Shot In Assassination Attempt
Slovakian police have charged a man, described as a politically motivated “lone wolf,” with the attempted murder of 59-year-old Prime Minister Robert Fico, who is seriously ill in hospital following the assassination attempt. On May 15, the prime minister was shot five times in the stomach and arm at close range as he greeted supporters in the central Slovak town of Handlova. Fico underwent surgery hours after the attack.
The Growing Threat of North Korea
On Feb. 13, South Korea’s military claimed to have detected missiles fired from North Korea into the sea in its fifth weapons test since January. These included the testing of the country’s first solid-fuel intermediate-range ballistic missile (IRBM) on Jan. 14.
President Xi Meets with American Business Titans
On Nov. 15, Chinese President Xi Jinping visited the United States. His visit aimed to strengthen economic ties and ease geopolitical tensions between the two nations.
Diplomatic Tensions Rise Following Assassination of Canadian Sikh Separatist Leader
On June 18, Hardeep Singh Nijjar, a Canadian Sikh separatist leader, was shot in a car parked outside a Sikh temple in Surrey. Nijjar died on the scene after receiving several gunshot wounds.
Israeli Judicial Reforms Spark Mass Protests
Since January, hundreds of thousands of Israeli protestors have been taking to the street in opposition of a set of proposals from Israel’s hard-right government. These proposals would limit the power of Israel’s Supreme Court and give the Knesset, Israel’s parliament, the power to override decisions of the Supreme Court.
Finland Becomes 31st NATO State
Finland became the 31st-member state of NATO, when it received approval from all 30 members of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization on Apr. 4. Arranged by Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin, the announcement was made during a press conference on the morning of the agreement.
ANALYSIS | Pro-Democracy Protests Break Out Around the World After Years of Democratic Backslide
After a period of democratic backsliding, democracy is regaining popularity among youth living in autocracy. The protests that have erupted in autocracies in the last year are clear indicators that the tide is beginning to turn.
Transgender Rights Reforms in Scotland Blocked by British Veto
Dec. 22 of last year saw the passing of the Gender Recognition Reform Bill in the Scottish Parliament, which would streamline the process for trans people to change their legally recognised gender. The legislation was blocked by the United Kingdom Parliament this January, reigniting discussion about Scottish devolution and the distribution of power between the British and Scottish governments.
UK Pound Hits 37 Year Low
On Sept. 26, the United Kingdom saw its most dramatic currency crisis in recent history. The pound plummeted to its lowest level against the dollar, falling to $1.03 USD – a level not seen in 37 years.
Facebook Inc. Renames Itself Meta After Scandal
After years of heavy criticism and what experts say may have been the tech giant’s biggest scandal yet, Facebook began a rebranding process to earn back consumer trust, starting with its name.
Italy Rejects LGBTQ+ Protection Law
Three years after its first presentation to the Italian Chamber of Deputies, Italy’s Senate voted against the ddl Zan, a law intended to protect LGBTQ+ minorities, on October 27, 2021.
What Happened at COP 26
On October 31, 2021 the United Kingdom hosted the 26th Conference of the Parties (COP26).
Migrants Stuck in the Middle of EU, Belarus Conflict
Cornered between the Polish and Belarus borders, thousands of migrants are stuck in the middle of rising tensions between the European Union and Belarus.
The Fall of Afghanistan: A New Taliban Rule
On the 15th of August 2021, Kabul, the capital of Afghanistan, fell to Taliban forces, marking the end of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan and the 20 year Afghan War.
After 16 Years, Chancellor Merkel Steps Down
As Merkel, the leader of the Christian Democratic Union of Germany, steps down, she leaves behind a complicated legacy. Many believe she was a strong, consensus-driven Chancellor, while others believe she lacked leadership and boldness.