Current World Issues

US settles first Muslim ban lawsuit with campaigners Those barred from entering the US in early days of Trump's original travel ban will be allowed to reapply for visas. The US government will allow people barred from entering the country in the early days of President Donald Trump's travel ban to reapply for visas following a legal settlement with campaigners.  Under the terms of the agreement, announced on Thursday, the government must contact all individuals who had been turned away at borders as a result of the president's first executive order that came into force on January 27, and inform them they may seek re-entry. It does not guarantee applicants will receive new visas nor does it award them compensation, but obliges the government to act in "good faith" when processing their paperwork. The settlement also guarantees that those who reapply for their visas can do so with the help of the Department of Justice liaison for a three-month p...

Hello,  My name is Grace Yoon, and I am currently a senior in high school at Rift Valley Academy. I have lived in Kenya as a missionary kid since 2010 with my family and I have really enjoyed living here. I am a Christian and have been ever since I was little. Learning about new cultures and people, reading, drawing, and interacting with others are just a few of the things that I enjoy doing. Through this blog, I would like to learn more and more about world issues and explore the topics in a deeper level. I hope to have a great experience through this!                                                                                                           - Grace Yoon