Europe swelters amidst unusually hot summer

The Northern Hemisphere witnessed one of its hottest summer in years amid unusually high temperatures, from Tokyo to London. While summer has often been regarded as a relief from the chilly weather throughout much of the year in Europe, the record-breaking heatwaves...
July 2018 in Review

July 2018 in Review

Leftist wins Mexico's Presidential ElectionExtreme weather in Greece and JapanDaring cave rescue captivates the worldTrump meets Putin in HelsinkiViolence mars election in PakistanFrance claims World Cup crown Leftist wins Mexico’s presidential election amid promise...
Unrest in oil-rich region fuels fears of instability in Iraq

Unrest in oil-rich region fuels fears of instability in Iraq

Background and analysisTimeline of Events Protests erupted in early July in major southern Iraqi cities including Karbala, Najaf and Basra as anger boiled over the level of public services offered in the oil-rich region. In contrast with violence that has been...
Travel chaos as Mount Agung volcano erupts

Travel chaos as Mount Agung volcano erupts

BackgroundTimeline of events Travel disruptions following eruption Air travelling in Bali was thrown into chaos in late June amid the eruption of Mount Agung volcano. The latest eruption will likely be a least pleasant experience for many travelers especially those...
Trump’s tough immigration stance sparks backlash across US

Trump’s tough immigration stance sparks backlash across US

Nationwide protestsAffected cities The immigration policy of US President Donald Trump once again reignited controversies in June when families who were detained for illegal entry were separated at the border. Trump himself has made no secret that his administration...