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Recent clashes between the Burmese army and civilian rebels have resulted in the tragic deaths of at least 26 innocent civilians in Shan State. The conflict primarily unfolded in the fiercely contested Pekon township. Burma has been in turmoil since February 2021, when the military forcibly ousted the democratically-elected State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi …
Buildings in Auckland, New Zealand, on Monday, May 22, 2023. Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images New Zealand experienced a 0.1% decline in gross domestic product (GDP) during the first quarter, as reported by government data on Thursday. This contraction occurred as the country’s central bank implemented one of the most aggressive rate hike cycles …
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The concept of a rising China has not only captured the Western imagination but has also started to seem inevitable. However, the reality is that economics does not follow a linear path, and the decisions made by the Chinese government under Xi Jinping’s leadership are set to change its trajectory. Xi, who is regarded as …
President Biden’s immigration advisers have decided not to offer Temporary Protected Status (TPS) to nearly 400,000 migrants due to concerns about an increase in border crossings. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) had developed a plan to expand the TPS program for migrants from Nicaragua, but ultimately decided against it. Nicaragua has seen a rise …
Russian President Vladimir Putin issued a provocative threat on Tuesday, stating that he may order troops to seize more land in Ukraine in order to protect Russian territory. This statement comes as Ukraine embarks on a much-anticipated counteroffensive in the southern and eastern regions, claiming small victories that are contested by the Russian government. While …
With Brazil’s struggle to establish a regulated carbon market, the country’s new president aims to implement a fresh approach in replacing his predecessor’s unsuccessful strategy. However, achieving success is still uncertain. President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s administration is finalizing a proposal for a new regulated cap-and-trade system, which he plans to submit to Congress …
Is it time to retire the tired analogy of comparing the economy to a car? This clichéd metaphor has been used countless times to make bold statements about economic fluctuations, but it may have contributed to the odd combination of statements and forecasts from the Federal Reserve. Despite a unanimous agreement among voting members, the …
The photo of the 1973 Grade 4 class of St Alipius’ Christian Brothers School in Ballarat should have been a nostalgic reminder of happy childhood memories. However, for Philip Nagle, it represents the heart-wrenching tragedy of a community torn apart by monstrous acts of child abuse. Looking at the image today, instead of experiencing joy, …