Peru sends military to Chile border to block undocumented migrants
Lima, PeruReuters Some 700 Peruvian soldiers and police officers will reinforce its southern border with Chile to prevent the entry of undocumented migrants, Peruvian authorities said on Friday, amid diplomatic tensions between the two countries over the issue. Hundreds of migrants are stranded at the border, including mostly undocumented Venezuelans, according to the Peruvian police. […]
Essay: North Korea food shortage – why Kim Jong-un’s COVID-19 policy could lead to mass starvation
In an article first published on The Conversation, SOJIN LIM, an expert in Korean studies, looks at why North Korean leader Kim Jong-un isn’t letting international aid into the country despite what appears to be a growing food shortage crisis…
Updated: Australia closes state border for first time in 100 years to halt coronavirus
Last updated: 5pm AESTSydney, AustraliaReuters The border between Australia’s two most populous states will close from Tuesday for an indefinite period as authorities scramble to contain an outbreak of the coronavirus in the city of Melbourne. The decision announced on Monday marks the first time the border between Victoria and New South Wales has been […]