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Panama Evacuates Island Due to Climate Change

June 8, 2024

As a result of higher sea levels, Panama is currently dealing with a major effect of climate change by moving a whole island community. The native Guna people of Gardi Sugdub, an island in the Guna Yala archipelago in Panama’s ..

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Somalia Wins Non-Permanent Seat on UN Security Council

June 7, 2024

Somalia has reached a major milestone by becoming the first country since the 1970s to have a non-permanent place on the UN Security Council. This change, which was revealed after a vote in the 193-member UN General Assembly in which ..

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Portugal Adapts Golden Visa to Support Affordable Housing

June 6, 2024

Portugal is going to change its “golden visa” system by adding a new “solidarity visa.” This is a flexible way to direct foreign investments into areas that are better for society, like providing affordable homes for locals and a place ..

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Slovenia Recognizes Palestinian State Following European Trend

June 5, 2024

After a vote in parliament with 52 votes in favor, Slovenia legally recognized Palestine as a sovereign state on June 4. This puts Slovenia in the same group as Spain, Norway, and Ireland, all of which have recently recognized Palestine. ..

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India Takes Australia to WTO Arbitration Over Trade Changes

June 5, 2024

India recently started a dispute case against Australia at the World Trade Organization (WTO). The disagreement is about changes Australia is making to its promises that might affect India’s trade in services. This escalated situation happened after talks between the ..

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Maldives Bans Entry to Israeli Passport Holders

June 4, 2024

Because of rising tensions and popular displeasure over recent events in Gaza, the Maldives has banned visitors with Israeli passports. Under pressure from the people and the government, President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu made the choice his Cabinet told him to. ..

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Seoul to Suspend Military Deal Amid North Korea’s Balloon Provocations

June 4, 2024

On June 3, Seoul said it was ending a military deal with North Korea that was supposed to lower tensions. This decision was made by the National Security Council (NSC) of South Korea after North Korea sent hundreds of trash-filled ..

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Claudia Sheinbaum Elected Mexico’s First Woman President

June 3, 2024

With a clear victory in the recent polls, Claudia Sheinbaum has been named Mexico’s first female president. According to the National Electoral Institute, Sheinbaum won between 58 and 60% of the votes, which is more than 30 percentage points more ..

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