Laura is a research analyst on the Current Developments team. Presently undertaking a Juris Doctor, her areas of expertise include human rights and international law. Laura contributes to the daily brief, typically on matters within Europe and the Asia-Pacific.
The budget session of both houses of Parliament re-commences for its second half today in New Delhi after a three-week
READ MOREThe final phase of polling for assembly elections in Uttar Pradesh are to be held today. India’s political parties have
READ MOREToday marks the 50th anniversary of the normalization of US-China relations. 50 years ago, China and the US issued the
READ MOREThe international border between Australia and the rest of the world will reopen to fully vaccinated people today—two years after
READ MOREFrench President Emmanuel Macron arrives in Moscow today to meet with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. Representatives of France, Russia and
READ MOREGermany will once again miss its 80 percent vaccination goal after the federal government postponed the target to the end
READ MORETogo’s human rights record will be scrutinized for the third time by the UN Human Rights Council’s Universal Periodic Review
READ MOREGermany’s Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock arrives in Kiev today for talks regarding the Ukraine crisis and bilateral ties. Following straining
READ MORENegotiations to revive the 2015 Iran nuclear deal will resume in Vienna today, attended by representatives of China, France, Germany,
READ MOREEU environment and climate change ministers will meet in Brussels today. The ministers will discuss the EU’s climate package called
READ MORESanctions on the Russian private military company (PMC) ‘Wagner Group’ are expected to be formalized by EU foreign ministers today.
READ MORESanctions on Chinese officials are expected to be formally approved for renewal by EU ministers in Brussels over alleged human
READ MORENuclear negotiations with Iran will resume in Vienna today after negotiations to restore the Vienna Agreement were interrupted by Iran’s
READ MOREThe Libyan High National Elections Commission will close registration for presidential election candidates today. The forthcoming election is considered to
READ MOREPresidents Joe Biden and Xi Jinping will meet under a highly anticipated virtual summit today. The summit comes amidst tensions
READ MOREAn international conference to pursue peace in Libya will begin today in Paris. The conference is being co-hosted by France,
READ MOREThe Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation’s (APEC) annual ministerial meetings will commence today. APEC is an intergovernmental forum comprising of 21 Pacific
READ MOREThe Nigerian Senate will conclude a series of budget related hearings and engagements with ministries, departments and agencies today. The
READ MOREMalaysia’s budget for 2022 will be released to parliament today. The main strategies for the budget focus on recovery, rebuilding
READ MOREIndian Home Minister Amit Shah will conclude his three-day visit to Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) today. The trip was his
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