The world hosts a rich diversity of cultures—where some consider it rude to keep shoes on when they walk into a home, while others cover people with cinnamon on their…
The decline of dating in Japan
Corporate life, the multi-billion dollar sex industry and lack of incentive for a relationship are all contributions to the drop in dating. A nationwide study conducted by the Japanese Association…
Lebanon’s new government associated with terrorist organization
After nearly nine months of arguments, Lebanon announced its formation of a new government on Jan. 31. Hezbollah, a group marked as a terrorist organization by the United States, has…
Protests in Nicaragua contribute to economic decline
Nicaragua’s economy has seen a $900 million deficit and has lost a total of 215,000 jobs, with 70,000 from the tourism industry as a result of university-led protests. The protests,…
Concerns over decision to remove U.S. pulls troops from Afghanistan
The Pentagon late last year ordered the withdrawal of 7,000 United States troops—half of the 14,000 of the current force—from Afghanistan, as reported by David Martin of CBS News. Currently,…
This Week Around the World – Feb. 3–10:
Feb. 3 El Salvador: With 90 percent of ballots counted, Nayib Bukele of the Great National Alliance was declared the winner of El Salvador’s presidential election, breaking the country’s overwhelmingly…
Have you heard of God The Mother?
Portland State students report being approached on campus by World Mission Society Church of God members amid rumors the group is involved in sex trafficking and cult-like behavior. “Have you…
Brazil’s Collapsed Dam Creates Controversy
At least 121 people died and hundreds more are missing after a dam in Brazil collapsed at an iron ore mine on Jan. 25, creating debris that buried the town…
This Week Around the World – Jan. 27– Feb. 3:
Jan. 28 Venezuela: After recognizing opposition leader Juan Guaidó as rightful president of Venezuela in what many have called a United States-backed coup, U.S. Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin announced Jan….
Faculty concerns over Confucius Institute contract
The Confucius Institute at Portland State is at risk of not being renewed if the contract cannot be amended to include First Amendment rights to faculty. CI is a non-profit…
Sexual assault claims rock South Korean skating world
South Korea, “a world leader in speed skating” has recently faced sexual assault claims by female skaters against their male coaches. “We consider the seriousness of violence, and sexual abuse…