Good afternoon Delta readers! In this week's issue, the Venezuelan government's investigation led to its Minister of Petroleum's resignation. The CEO of TikTok testified in front of the U.S. Congress amid concerns about the company's ties to the Chinese government. The IMF approved a large loan package to Sri Lanka to mitigate its ongoing financial crisis. A ship sank near the coast of Tunisia, killing migrants seeking to escape to Italy. The Windsor Framework was passed by the British Parliament, bringing an agreement on the post-Brexit Northern Irish border. Last, the Ugandan parliament passed a bill punishing homosexuality by death.

Good afternoon Delta readers! In this week's issue, Russia used hypersonic missiles in Ukraine. Four American citizens were kidnapped after they crossed the border towards Mexico, and two of them were killed. Colombia's army begins accepting women into the army after 25 years. Chinese leader Xi Jinping reinforced his hold over Chinese politics during the National Party Congress. Iranian and Saudi Arabian took a huge turn this week as they agreed to resume diplomatic relations. The truce between the DRC government and the M23 rebel groups has collapsed.

Good afternoon Delta readers! In this week's issue, Bola Tinubu has won the presidency in an issue-filled election that left some candidates contesting the results. Despite the tragic earthquakes, Turkish elections are projected to continue as planned in May. Belarusian President Lukashenko is visiting Beijing, planning to meet with Xi Jinping. A new deal has been made between the United Kingdom and European Union on Northern Ireland. A Tesla plant is projected to be constructed in Mexico, despite past objections by the government. Finally, President Scholz is visiting President Biden in Washington D.C., shortly after the two nations agreed to ship their tanks to Ukraine.

Good afternoon Delta readers! In this issue, the Munich Security Conference brought together major global leaders, including the first meeting between Chinese and American officials since the spy balloon incident. The Tunisian government began a crackdown on its opposition, raiding and arresting critics and members of the opposition party. Nikki Haley announced her bid for the Republican nomination for President while another mass shooting has killed three at Michigan State University. An agreement was reached between protestors and the Peruvian government to restart touristic activities in Machu Picchu. The Iranian President traveled to China to strengthen ties between the two nations. Finally, South Africa is planning to hold joint naval exercises with Russia and China.

Good afternoon Delta readers! In this issue, a tragic earthquake in Turkey and Syria caused the death of more than 33,000 people and destroyed the domiciles of countless others. The U.S. continued its battle against unidentified objects, shooting one down after it entered Alaskan airspace, and another was destroyed in Canada. Nicaragua released hundreds of political prisoners arrested during the government's crackdown on the opposition in 2021, sending them to Washington, D.C. Disputed have developed in India over Vertex Pharmaceuticals' attempt to block the production of life-saving drugs by other companies. Strikes in Lebanon were organized by the banks protesting a court ruling that would force them to pay out all depositors. Moldova's Prime Minister resigned, and a new government was formed among increased challenges caused by the war in Ukraine. Finally, Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov visited Sudan in an effort to maintain Russian influence in the region.

Good morning Delta readers! In this issue, U.S. Secretary of State Blinken canceled his trips after a Chinese balloon suspected of espionage entered U.S. airspace. Blinken also visited multiple countries in the Middle East, focusing on de-escalation between Israel and Palestine. The annual Corruption Perception Index has shown a regression in the European Union's members' fight against financial fraud. The Pope condemned the exploitation of African resources by foreign nations during his visit to Congo. Last but not least, Brazil decommissioned an aircraft carrier, sinking it 220 miles off the coast, despite concerns about the presence of toxins materials on the boat.

Good Morning to everyone! In this issue, the Czech Presidential election has concluded with the victory of pro-western Petr Pravl. The Memphis police department released tragic footage of the brutal murder of Tyre Nichols by five cops. Illegal mining operations continue to endanger the Yanomami indigenous tribe in the Amazon. The Sri Lankan Prime Minister suspended the parliament. Brutal shootings continue to occur in the West Bank and Israel, and the United States has carried out a successful operation in Somalia, assassinating a regional leader of ISIS.

Happy New Year to everyone! In this issue, the World Economic Forum brought together leaders from all sectors to discuss the state of the global economic system. The United States once again reached its debt limit, setting the stage for a debate in a now-split Congress. Venezuela and Dominica lost their voting rights in the United Nations due to failure to pay their dues, while protests in Peru continue to shock the nation. China continues to experience the demographic consequences of its old One-Child Policy, as new data projects that one-third of the population will be over 60 by 2035. An American base in southern Syria was attacked by suicide drones, wounding two allied Syrian soldiers. Worry around the Nigerian election has increased due to concerns of potential violence hindering the process, while Sierra Leone has passed a Gender Equality law.

In this issue, Peruvian President Pedro Castillo is impeached and arrested after attempting to dissolve Congress, in what the current president is calling an "attempted coup". U.S. Democrat Senator Warnock wins the closely-followed Georgia senate race, as another Senator, Kyrsten Sinema, announces her disaffiliation from the Democratic Party. Kosovo-Serbian tensions grow amid allegations of violence between their police forces. In Sri Lanka, unhealthy air quality prompts schools to close as the government issues an advisory that residents limit their outdoor time. Iran carries out its first execution of a man involved in the protests, while the case against the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia regarding the Khashoggi killing was dismissed by a US district court. The Ethiopian city Mekele is reconnected to the national power grid after a year of government-imposed cuts.

In this issue, protests are sparked across China after an apartment fire killed 10 people during a city-wide lockdown in Xinjiang. Meanwhile, French President Emmanuel Macron visits the US in the first state visit of the Biden administration. Bolivia and Chile reach an agreement on their long-running Silala River dispute, as two Haitian politicians are sanctioned by the US. Six letter bombs are discovered in Spain, with targets including Prime Minister Sanchez and the US Embassy. Also, Italy hosts a Mediterranean Dialogues Conference to increase cooperation on security, climate change, migration, and food security in the region. The UN envoy to the Middle East warns about growing tensions in the West Bank, as Turkey plans an operation in Syria against the Syrian Democratic Forces. Meanwhile, South Africa is rocked by calls for the resignation of President Ramphosa after corruption allegations arise.

In this issue, a missile from the Ukraine war falls in Poland, prompting international anxiety over the possibility of NATO's Article 5 being invoked. In the US, Republicans win the House of Representatives and former President Trump announces his third run for the Presidency. Haiti grapples with an increase in Cholera cases amidst its fuel shortage, and the Colombian government prepares to enter peace talks with the National Liberation Army. Meanwhile, North Korea launches its second ICBM of the month, which lands west of Japan. A boat carrying hundreds of tons of explosive materials, likely on route to Yemen, was seized and sunk by the US Navy, as implementation of a disarmament agreement amidst the Ethiopian civil war begins.

In this issue, US citizens go to the polls on Tuesday, electing a Democrat Senate and a closer-than-expected House. In Argentina, health workers walk out of hospitals to protests low pay, as an attack on a bar in Guanajuato, Mexico, is attributed to cartel turf wars. Meanwhile, Ukrainian troops reenter Kherson in a major blow to Russia's military. France and Italy dispute over a migrant boat, which ultimately docked at the French port of Toulon. Cambodia hosts the Association of Southeast Asian Nations while Indonesia prepares for the highly-anticipated G20 Summit next week. In Egypt, the world's attention is brought to the imprisonment of political activist Alaa Abdel Fattah's during the UN Climate Change panel. An aid deal is reached between the Ethiopian government and Tigray rebels as South Africa and Kenya reach an agreement for visa-free travel.

In this issue, Russia rejoins a deal to allow grain to pass through the Black Sea, while Western Balkans leaders sign agreements that will allow for easier movement of people between their countries. Meanwhile, education workers in Ontario, Canada go on strike, as House and Senate candidates in the U.S. make final campaign pushes before election day. In Brazil, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva wins the presidential election by the narrowest margin in Brazil's history and is now tasked with bringing together an increasingly divided country. Ex-prime minister of Pakistan, Imran Khan, is shot in the leg at a political rally during his push for early elections in the country. In Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu returns as Prime Minister after beating the incumbent Prime Minister Lapid. Meanwhile, the foreign ministers of Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo meet to discuss tensions between their countries.

In this issue, the United Kingdom welcomes its new prime minister, Rishi Sunak to 10 Downing Street. Meanwhile, Russia announces that they will be halting their participation in a vital grain export deal with Ukraine. The husband of U.S. Speaker of the House, Nancy Pelosi, was injured in a home invasion attack that was likely aimed at the Speaker, as midterm campaigning picks up speed with Republicans favored to win seats in the House. Brazil prepares for the highly anticipated presidential elections on Sunday, while thousands of Venezuelan migrants are stranded in Central American countries. In Seoul, South Korea, a crowd surge during a Halloween festival claims the lives of more than 150 people. Qatar prepares or the World Cup by changing its COVID-19 requirements and vacating apartment buildings for visitors. A recruitment drive is launched in Burkina Faso to rally civilians to defend against Jihadist attacks. Meanwhile, South Africa crowns a new Zulu king.

In this issue, the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Liz Truss, resigns amid economic and political controversies. Meanwhile, the Canadian government announces a ban on new handgun sales, as the United States gears up for its upcoming midterms with debates in several key Senate races. The U.N. Security Council adopts a resolution calling for an end to the violence in Haiti, while the US and Mexico consider sending forces to the region, should Haiti ask for them. Australia and Fiji sign a a new military cooperation agreement, and Pakistan's election commission disqualifies Imran Khan from completing his Parliamentary term. The EU pursues repercussions against Iran for its involvement in manufacturing the kamikaze drones used against Ukraine. Meanwhile, protests arise in Chad and Sudan amid political disputes in both countries.

In this issue, the Biden Administration publishes its national security strategy, which highlights its perception of Beijing's increasing ambition. The Venezuelan opposition announces a joint primary while the Mexican Congress votes to extend the use of military personnel on city streets. Russia launches a massive air assault on Ukraine, prompting several nations to pledge more air defense systems for Ukraine. An explosion in a Turkish coal mine claim 41 lives. North Korea flies military jets seven miles from the maritime border of South Korea as Thailand considers stricter gun laws following a mass shooting at a daycare center. Meanwhile, tensions between Israel and Palestine mount following the killing of an Israeli soldier and a raid in the West Bank that killed two Palestinian teens. Nigeria experiences devastating flooding that has displaced 1.4 million people while foreign nations urge Tigrayan rebels and Ethiopian forces to pursue a peace deal.

In this issue, a large blast takes out much of the bridge connecting Crimea and Russia, as Ukraine continues to make advances in the south. The European Political Community meets for the first in Prague for its inaugural meeting. In the U.S, the national debt tops $31 trillion for the first time, which is equivalent to approximately $93,000 of debt for each person. Haiti seeks to emerge from it domestic turmoil over fuel shortages by requesting foreign military assistance, meanwhile the Mexican state of Guerrero reels from an attack on a town hall that killed at least 18 people. Thailand also mourns a mass tragedy, the killing of 37 people in a daycare center, including 24 young children. Discussions between Lebanon and Israel over a stretch of sea turn sour, as belligerents in Yemen fail to renew their truce. Meanwhile, Uganda grapples with a rise in Ebola infections, which is primarily focused in the Mubende, Kyegegwa and Kassanda districts.

In this issue, President Putin formally annexes four regions of Ukraine, setting the stage for increased aggression. Meanwhile, President Zelenskyy announces that Ukraine has requested "accelerated accession" to join NATO. Hurricane Ian sweeps through the Caribbean and Florida, causing destruction with its strong winds and rainfall. Same-sex marriage is legalized in Cuba, and Brazil gears up for its presidential race on Sunday. Thailand's Constitutional Court rules that Prime Minister Chan-o-cha can stay in power following a legal dispute over when his term began. In Iran, protests against the death of Masha Amini continue; Iranian accusations that Kurdish groups are behind the unrest have led to a series of air attacks into northern Iraq. Meanwhile, a coup in Burkina Faso wipes out the government installed in the January coup and establishes an administration led by Captain Ibrahim Traore.