How Tokyo is Preparing for the Olympics
As the host for the 2020 Summer Olympics, Tokyo is gearing up for an exciting year. The Japanese capital is putting the finishing touches on its plans for the Olympics while it prepares for millions of guests. Unlike some of the former Olympic hosts, Tokyo is already...
The 2020 Coronavirus Outbreak
Today, it seems like coronavirus is everywhere in the news. One of the reasons this virus is such big news is that it's novel. This type of coronavirus has never been observed anywhere in the world until this year. Another reason it's been such a big deal is that it...
What Does Brexit Mean for the UK and the EU?
On January 31, 2020, the United Kingdom made history. On that date, the UK became the first country to ever leave the European Union. This move fulfilled the promise made about a referendum that was held years ago. It took over 1,100 days and multiple prime ministers...
The Biggest Global Sporting Events in 2020
If you enjoy traveling, one of the best ways to get the most out of your international visits is to plan it in harmony with the time major sports events are taking place. Check into a hotel in whatever part of the world you visit, including the USA, a day or two...
China’s Reduction in Tariffs to Boost Trade
Tumultuous global conditions have effectively pressured many countries to evaluate their trade rules and trends. Stiff trade restrictions and high tariffs prevent free trade among nations and are often riddled with complex political motivations. Adjusting the scale on...
Protests in Beirut
Undoubtedly, 2019 was a year marked by widespread protests on a global scale. Driven by public responses to large-scale political corruption and harsh austerity measures, pushback against powerful regimes in countries such as China, Iran, and Chile has been one of the...
World AIDS Day and the Global Epidemic
The first of December is World AIDS Day, on which people around the world seek to increase awareness, share knowledge, and work together to end the HIV epidemic. This year’s theme is “Ending the HIV/AIDS Epidemic: Community by Community.” The first World AIDS Day was...
The Earthquake in Albania
Recently, the country of Albania was stuck by a 6.4 magnitude earthquake. The quake has destroyed buildings and left people trapped under the city’s rubble. So far, at least 16 people have died, and the city is scrambling to recover. Albania is a small country...
New Delhi’s Pollution Problem
New Dehlli, the capital of India, is the most polluted city in the world. Also known as the “Capital of Smog,” the city’s air quality has been especially bad this week, so much so that the city’s authorities declared a public health emergency. As a result, schools...
What You Should Know About the 2019 Chilean Protests
Widely known as the one of the countries with the most stable government and economic growth in Latin America, Chile is currently undergoing significant social unrest. The state of the country is reminiscent of the dictatorship under General Augusto Pinochet that...