SOUTH KOREA
Tuhin, Copy Editor
Politics: The South Korean government has just built a state-of-art battle submarine in order to respond the the growing threat of a seemingly-formidable North Korean Navy.
Economy: US President Donald Trump has expressed a desire to meet with South Korean foreign minister Joo Hyung-hwan to renegotiate an Obama-era trade deal that has reportedly increased the US trade deficit with South Korea
Culture: Han Hyun-Min, one of South Korea’s first black fashion models, encounters widespread racism and xenophobia from South Koreans after making his modeling debut.
ASIA
Politics: The tensions between Qatar and Saudi Arabia continue to be polarizing. Rex Tillerson, the US Secretary of State, is attempting to diffuse these tensions and traveled to Saudi Arabia on Wednesday.
Economy: 22% of the world’s oil reserves are in Saudi Arabia. However, the new crown prince’s plans to diversify the economy have strengthened Saudi Arabian stocks.
Culture: For the first time ever, Saudi Arabia will allow public schools to hold physical education classes for girls, as part of the country’s movement towards Vision 2030.
SAUDI ARABIA
Rachna, Co-Managing Editor
Politics: GST was introduced as a single indirect tax across the country. This is being touted as the biggest economic reform since independence.
Economy: Marking the 25th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries, Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India visited Israel from 4-6 July 2017 at the invitation of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel.
Culture: 7 Indian pilgrims were killed by terrorists on their way to Amarnath Shrine in the Himalayas.
INDIA
Mayank, Bridge the Divide Ambassador
AUSTRALIA
Politics: Australian reporter Chris Uhlmann roasted Donald Trump in a video that went viral, calling the American president the "biggest threat to the west".
Economics: Contrary to prior prediction, the Australian Institute of Energy Economics predicts coal exports to fall for Australia in the coming years due to energy efficiency efforts made by key buyers.
Culture: Cardinal Pell, Australia's 'Highest Catholic' has been recalled to Australia, after a police investigation charged him with multiple sexual offences.
AUSTRALIA/OCEANIA
Lucy, Bridge the Divide Ambassador
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