Syracuse University International Relations Program

A public health emergency has been declared in New Delhi because of extreme pollution. Read more here: bhttps://edition.cnn.com/2019/11/04/india/delhi-india-smog-pollution-intl-hnk/index.html

New Delhi is choking on smog and there's no end in sight Residents of India's capital are set to suffer record-levels of smog for at least a week, even as the local government puts in place emergency measures to try and tackle New Delhi's heavily polluted air.

In June, protests erupted in Hong Kong after the government decided to allow extraditions to mainland China. The protests have continued and do not show signs of slowing. If you're interested in learning more about this situation, this Washington Post article provides a good overview:

The evolution of Hong Kong’s protests Hong Kong's demonstrations and demands have been shaped week by week. Another pivotal moment could come Tuesday as counterpoint to celebrations in Beijing.

For anyone interested in climate issues, the Washington Post is livestreaming the United Nations 2019 Climate Summit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GhepNp96wGU

To learn more about the Climate Summit visit the UN's website: https://www.un.org/en/climatechange/

Watch live: United Nations 2019 Climate Action Summit Global climate activists, including Swedish teenager Greta Thunberg, participate in the United Nations 2019 Climate Action Summit, ahead of the annual United...

An interesting article for those interested in Brexit and how it might affect Northern Ireland:

As Boris Johnson Pursues Brexit, All Eyes Are on Northern Ireland Though he denies it, the British prime minister may well leave Northern Ireland inside the European customs union to get a withdrawal deal.