Greetings NYU Shanghai community. Although we are experiencing our second day of the week already, here’s what you should know:

New ISIS Propaganda Video - Video showing a suicide bomber walking into Times Square with a French music in the background is a most recent way in which ISIS decides to threatens the world. In response to the video, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio reassures the public saying there is no imminent threat. However, NYPD will be in the state of “heightened vigilance.”

China’s Censorship Hinders Miss World Canada to Compete in the Final Event - Anastasia Lin is China-born Miss World contestant representing Canada in the final pageant which is to held in Sanya, China. She is an actress and an outspoken human rights activist against the mistreatment of Chinese citizens by the government. As a result, it seems that by failing to send out the visa to Anastasia Lin China has excluded one of the contestants even before the final round.

10th East Asia Summit - Malaysia was the host to 10th East Asia Summit which focused on terrorism, attack in Mali and the refugee crisis. It was not only security issues that was brought up, South China Sea territorial disputes were highly discussed as well.

State of Emergency in Crimea - Crimea is left in dark after power lines that transmit electricity from Ukraine were blown up. This is a striking reminder of the peninsula's dependence on Ukraine’s resources.

“Frankenfish” - The Food and Drug Association in the United States has recently approved genetically-modified salmon for public consumption. Although the fish won't be found in stores for another couple of years, it will be the first genetically-engineered fish to be sold in stores in the US.

Anti-Islam Protests in Australia - In response to the Mali Hotel Attacks and Paris Attacks, anti-Islam groups have taken to the streets in Australia’s largest cities. Riot police had to create blockades to prevent the groups from moving any further. Australian law affirms the right to protest, but it is debateable whether or not protesting a religion or way of life should be allowed.

This article was written by Lana Kugli. Please send an email to [email protected] to get in touch. Photo Credit: Chloe Haddaway