World Vibe Check
This country agrees to donate its Leopard battle tank systems to Ukraine after public pressure caused a change in the country's defense leadership last week.
What is Germany?
During 2022, this region of the world had the highest number journalist killings, amounting to 30 out of the 67 total worldwide. This number is up from 45 journalist killings in 2021.
Where is Latin America and the Carribean?
This country's prime minister warns of dire situation as the country's population continues to drop due to low birthrates and an aging population, with over 28% of the population over the age of 65.
What is Japan?
Over 100,000 protestors took to the streets in this country's second most populous city in response to sweeping judicial changes proposed by the country's new far-right government.
What is Israel?
1.) The U.S. recently granted Trinadad and Tobago a license to develop an oil field off the coast of this country, with none of the money made through the oil field going to the country despite being on their land.
2.) This country announces downgrade of diplomatic relations with Russia in solidarity with its closely allied neighbor Estonia after Russia expelled the Estonian ambassador.
What is VenezueLatvia?
This country announced one of the most strict smoking bans, banning smoking in all public places, including beaches and parks, as well as banning all promotion, advertising and sponsorship of tobacco products.
What is Mexico?
Thousands of protestors stormed the capital of this country this week demanding the resignation of the new president after six weeks of turmoil that have resulted in the deaths of at least 50 protestors.
What is Peru?
This country's immigration minister reveals that over 200 asylum-seeking children and teens are missing from their government-approved accomodations, most of whom are teenage boys from Albania.
What is the United Kingdom?
Over 1,000,000 protestors across this country came out to oppose the legislature's plan to raise the age of retirement to 64, from the current 62, required to qualify for a full state pension.
What is France?
This country's formerly fertile wetlands now resemble desert as result of climate crisis brought droughts and man-made dams, forcing thousands of families to relocate.
What is Iraq?
During a far-right protest in this country, a Qur'an was burned in front of the Turkish embassy. This act has been condemned by the country's foreign minister as well as variety of Turkish officials.
What is Sweden?