Vanguard political news

Here are some recent and important political news stories from around the world:

United States

  1. Impeachment Inquiry: The House of Representatives has launched an impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump, following a whistleblower complaint about his dealings with Ukraine.
  2. Election 2020: The Democratic primary season is heating up, with several candidates vying for the nomination to take on Trump in the general election.
  3. Border Wall: The Trump administration has been criticized for its handling of the US-Mexico border, including the construction of a wall and the treatment of migrants.

Europe

  1. Brexit: The UK is set to leave the European Union on October 31, but the terms of the departure are still unclear, causing uncertainty for businesses and individuals.
  2. European Parliament Elections: The EU held elections in May, with the European People's Party (EPP) losing its majority and the Greens and Socialists gaining ground.
  3. Migration Crisis: The EU is struggling to manage the influx of migrants and asylum seekers, with many countries imposing strict border controls and the EU's asylum system under strain.

Asia

  1. Hong Kong Protests: Pro-democracy protests have been ongoing in Hong Kong since June, with demonstrators demanding greater autonomy from China and an investigation into alleged police brutality.
  2. China-US Trade War: The trade war between the US and China continues, with both sides imposing tariffs on each other's goods and services.
  3. North Korea-US Relations: The US and North Korea have been engaged in a war of words, with the US imposing sanctions on North Korea and North Korea conducting missile tests.

Africa

  1. Sudan Crisis: The Sudanese military has been accused of killing hundreds of protesters in June, leading to international condemnation and calls for sanctions.
  2. Nigeria Elections: Nigeria held presidential elections in February, with incumbent President Muhammadu Buhari winning a second term.
  3. South Africa Protests: Protests have been ongoing in South Africa, with demonstrators demanding better living conditions, healthcare, and education.

Latin America

  1. Brazil Elections: Brazil held presidential elections in October, with Jair Bolsonaro winning a second term as president.
  2. Mexico-US Relations: The US and Mexico have been engaged in a trade dispute, with the US imposing tariffs on Mexican goods and services.
  3. Venezuela Crisis: The political and economic crisis in Venezuela continues, with the US and other countries recognizing opposition leader Juan Guaido as the country's interim president.

These are just a few examples of the many political news stories happening around the world.