Politics

April 13, 2021

Many refugees have already been vetted and approved for entry, but President Joe Biden has yet to make an official commitment to rebuilding the US refugee program.

Top of The World

CDC, FDA recommend pause of J&J coronavirus vaccine over blood clot concerns

The World

April 13, 2021

Top of The World: The CDC and the FDA are recommending a pause on the single-shot Johnson & Johnson coronavirus vaccine over blood clot concerns. And, the Japanese government announced it will start releasing tons of treated radioactive water from the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant into the ocean. Also, NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg expressed the alliance’s support for Ukraine on Tuesday follow a recent build up of Russian troops on the country's eastern border.

Critical State

The blame game in international politics: Part I

Inkstick Media

April 13, 2021

Critical State, our foreign policy newsletter, takes a deep dive into new research on how blame gets apportioned in international politics, and how that affects unstable security situations.

Environment

Japan to start releasing Fukushima water into sea in 2 years

Associated Press

April 13, 2021

Japan's government announced Tuesday it would start releasing treated radioactive water from the wrecked Fukushima nuclear plant into the Pacific Ocean in two years.

Business, Economics and Jobs

COVID-19 recovery in wealthy countries far outpaces the developing world, IMF warns

The World

April 12, 2021

In the last year, 86 countries have taken out $110 billion in emergency loans from the IMF, and many are struggling with the debt.

COVID-19

A trip to a British pub may require a COVID-19 passport

The World

April 12, 2021

England’s potential COVID-19 certificate scheme would require customers to show proof of vaccination, a negative COVID-19 test or immunity status to gain entry into shops, pubs and theaters.

Violence

‘The way they silence us is by killing us’: Armed conflict returns to Colombia’s port city of Buenaventura

The World

April 12, 2021

In the last four months, a wave of violence has taken over much of the city, as two criminal groups, Los Chotas and Los Espartanos, vie for control.

Top of The World

Iran blames Israel for blackout, vows revenge

The World

April 12, 2021

Top of The World: Iran has blamed Israel on Monday for an act of “cybersabotage” that caused a blackout at the country’s Natanz nuclear facility. Also, Monday marks the start of the holy month of Ramadan and for the second time under coronavirus restrictions. And voters in Ecuador have rejected the leftist movement giving former banker Guillermo Lasso 53% of the vote and the presidency

Refugees

A mental health crisis on Lesbos is worsening

The World

April 09, 2021

Reports of suicide attempts within the refugee population are up, as are other symptoms related to depression and post-traumatic stress disorder. Meanwhile, virtually all mental services on the island are at capacity.

Conflict & Justice

Israel rejects ICC probe, saying it lacks jurisdiction

Associated Press

April 09, 2021

Israel on Thursday said it would formally reject the International Criminal Court's decision to launch a probe into potential war crimes against the Palestinians, denying that it has committed such crimes and saying the court lacks the jurisdiction to investigate.

Politics

Refugees stuck in limbo over Biden's inaction to restore admissions program

CDC, FDA recommend pause of J&J coronavirus vaccine over blood clot concerns

The blame game in international politics: Part I

Japan to start releasing Fukushima water into sea in 2 years

COVID-19 recovery in wealthy countries far outpaces the developing world, IMF warns

A trip to a British pub may require a COVID-19 passport

‘The way they silence us is by killing us’: Armed conflict returns to Colombia’s port city of Buenaventura

Iran blames Israel for blackout, vows revenge

A mental health crisis on Lesbos is worsening

Israel rejects ICC probe, saying it lacks jurisdiction

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