Spain’s Women’s Soccer Team Goes on Strike

Along with instances of sexual harassment, the women’s team has also consistently received less pay and worse working conditions than the men’s soccer players. Other goals focus on issues such as better standards for maternity leave and increased access to sports wellness resources that their male counterparts have. The season will not continue until the federation and the players union come to adequate agreements on these issues.

India’s Moon Landing: Small Step or Giant Leap?

The Republic of India is now the fourth nation in the world to complete an unmanned moon landing. On August 23rd the Chandrayaan-3 successfully touched down placing India alongside the United States, the People’s Republic of China, and the Soviet Union (today the Russian Federation) as one of the elite few to accomplish such a monumental feat. Plans are already underway for a three-day Indian crewed mission in the Earth’s orbit by next year.

Ciudad Juárez, Mexico Experiencing Mass Migration

Ciudad Juárez in northern Mexico “has long prided itself on absorbing waves of newcomers” and has served as a pitstop for migrants aiming to enter the United States. However, it has turned into a permanent hub for those who have been sent back by U.S. authorities or who are waiting to apply to enter the U.S. legally. Part of the reasoning for this influx of migrants to the city is due to a deal that the U.S. Biden administration has made with Mexico – the U.S. can expel Venezuelans, Cubans, Haitians, and Nicaraguans to Mexico in exchange for creating legal pathways for them to pass into the United States.

Egypt’s unfortunate trajectory

April 10, 2023 Written by Jesse Moore As I've described before, Egypt could be doing better. The turbulence of Covid-19, the war in Ukraine's effect on food and energy prices, and the long-running mismanagement of the country all contribute to Cairo's woes. While the government secured a $3 billion IMF loan, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi is courting... Continue Reading →

Kenya launches its first operational satellite

April 10, 2023 Written by Osetemega Iribiri On April 10, 2023, Kenya will join the list of African country that has launched operational space satellites. This milestone achievement for the country’s space industry will contribute to Kenya’s budding space economy. It also adds to Africa’s scientific innovation and development trajectory. The satellite is called Tafia-1... Continue Reading →

Estonia’s Continued Support for Ukraine

April 10, 2023 Written by Ash Breedlove Five weeks after a general election in Estonia, Prime Minister Kaja Kallas reports her party, the Reform Party, has secured a deal with two other parties to form a coalition. Estonia’s Reform Party won the parliamentary election in March with 31.2% of the vote. The coalition has been formed... Continue Reading →

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