Politics

More than 18,500 Rohingyas flee Myanmar in 5 days as unrest rages

More than 18,500 Rohingyas flee Myanmar in 5 days as unrest rages

The condition of ethnic Rohingya Muslims is worsening in Myanmar. Thousands from the persecuted minority community are attempting to escape to neighbouring Bangladesh even though many fail in their perilous journey. They are often dubbed a stateless minority and are branded illegal immigrants. Aug 31, 2017
Donald Trump comments on crowd turnout during a Visit to Harvey-ravaged Texas

Donald Trump comments on crowd turnout during a Visit to Harvey-ravaged Texas

US President Donald Trump visited Texas on Tuesday (29 August) to check on the devastation caused by Hurricane Harvey and could not help but comment on the turnout of people who saw him give an impromptu speech outside a Corpus Christi firehouse. Trump avoided visiting Houston in order to not become a disruption to the areas recovery efforts, but is set to return to the city on Saturday (2 September). Aug 30, 2017
South Korea conducts new ballistic missile tests

South Korea conducts new ballistic missile tests

The South Korean air force conducted live-fire drills on Tuesday (29 August), hours after North Korea flew a ballistic missile over Japan. Four F-15 fighter jets practised a drill against the North Koreas leader Kim Jong-un, dropping eight MK-84 bombs against a simulated target at the Pilsung training range. The test was meant as a warning signal in response to North Koreas latest provocation. Aug 30, 2017
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