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INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS - May 2017

May 2017

Jun 22, 2018

Iraq Court Orders Recount

Iraq's Supreme Court ordered a manual recount of the legislative elections held in May, a process expected to take weeks although Parliament's mandate runs out at the end of this month.

According to experts on Iraqi politics, the recount due to suspicions of electoral fraud, however, would not significantly affect the overall outcome.

Pulitzer Prize-winning Columnist Dies

Charles Krauthammer, the Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist has died at age 68.

Krauthammer's New Republic essays won him the "National Magazine Award for Essays and Criticism" The weekly column he began writing for The Washington Post in 1985 won him the Pulitzer Prize for commentary in 1987.

Krauthammer is credited with coining the term "The Reagan Doctrine" for President Reagan's policy of aiding anti-Communist movements worldwide. He was a leading advocate for the Iraq War and a prominent critic of President Barack Obama.

Jun 21, 2018

China to Set Up Nuclear University

China will soon set up a specialised university to focus on nuclear technology. The decision comes as a result of the Asian's giant's plans for rapid expansion of its nuclear power sector hit a predictable roadblock - there just aren't enough trained people to work in the growing nuclear sector.

The university is to be set up by China National Nuclear Corporation (CNNC), the country's leading nuclear power developer and nuclear power plant operator.

Tensions in South China Sea

According to Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad, the simmering tensions between China and a number of other countries over the South China Sea dispute can be addressed by removing warships from the region. He proposed a multi-nation force of small vessels to protect the shipping lanes in the region from pirates.

China to Boost Cooperation with Nepal

China is ready to bolster its ties with landlocked Nepal in infrastructure connectivity, trade and investment under the framework of the Belt and Road Initiative.

China and Nepal signed eight key agreements for developing major infrastructure projects in the Himalayan nation to further deepen the bilateral ties.

President Xi congratulated Nepal for achieving political stability and outlining economic development priorities and assured China's full support and cooperation in realising Nepal's development.

Jun 20, 2018

Trump Orders to Establish Space Force

President Donald Trump has ordered the US military to establish a "space force" as the sixth branch of its armed forces to ensure "American dominance" in space amidst competition from Russia and China.

The other US military branches are the Army, Air Force, Navy, Coast Guard and Marine Corps.

US Withdraws from UN human Rights Body

The United States withdrew from a "hypocritical and self-serving" United Nations Human Rights Council over what it called chronic bias against Israel and a lack of reform, a move activists warned would make advancing human rights globally even more difficult.

Washington`s withdrawal is the latest US rejection of multilateral engagement after it pulled out of the Paris climate agreement and the 2015 Iran nuclear deal.

Nomination Papers of Abbasi and Imran Khan Rejected

Pakistan's Election Commission rejected the nomination papers of ex-Premier Shahid Khaqan Abbasi and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf chief Imran Khan for Islamabad's NA-53 constituency. Mr. Abbasi had not submitted complete tax returns while Mr. Khan's application was incomplete.

Trump Accused of Blackmail

Beijing accused Donald Trump of blackmail and warned that it would retaliate in kind after the U.S. President threatened to impose fresh tariffs on Chinese goods.

As per reports, Trump had asked the U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer to target $200 billion worth of imports for a 10% levy, citing China's unacceptable move to raise its own tariffs.

According to Trump, further action must be taken to encourage China to change its unfair practices, open its market to United States goods and accept a more balanced trade relationship with the United States.

Jun 19, 2018

The US Not allowed to become Migrant Camp

US President Donald Trump said that he would not allow the United States to become a migrant camp as his administration faced a barrage of criticism for separating immigrant children from their parents at the US-Mexico border.

Democrats and some in Trump`s own Republican Party have blasted the administration for separating nearly 2,000 children from their parents at the border.

The family separations are the result of the administration`s "zero tolerance" policy that arrests all adults who are caught trying to enter the United States illegally, including those seeking asylum.

World's Richest Man

According to the Forbes World's Billionaires list, Amazon founder and CEO Jeff Bezos has become the richest man in the world with a net wealth of USD 141.9 billion.

Bezos' wealth has grown more than USD 5 billion since June 1 to beat Bill Gates, the founder of Microsoft Corporation, who is the second-richest man in the world with USD 92.9 billion.

Warren Buffet trailed in the third place with a total of wealth of USD 82.2 billion.

Spacewoman Peggy Whitson Retires

NASA's record-breaking astronaut Peggy Whitson has retired.

Whitson has spent more time off the planet than any other American: 665 days over three missions.

She is the first woman to command the International Space Station, holding the position twice, and the oldest woman ever to fly in space.

Whitson was also the world's most experienced female spacewalker, with 10 under her spacesuit belt.

Jun 18, 2018

Suspension of Major Military Drills to be Announced

South Korea and the United States are expected to announce the suspension of large-scale military drills this week, with the provision that they would restart if North Korea failed to keep its promise to denuclearize.

As per reports, the suspension was likely to affect only major joint exercises, not more routine military training.

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