The world in the past week (photos)

(Baonghean.vn) - Let's review the outstanding world events of the past 7 days with Baonghean.vn online newspaper.

1. The "Panama Papers" leak

The Süddeutsche Zeitung (SZ) newspaper published on April 3rd a confidential document revealing the largest data leak to date concerning a "tax haven" for the world's wealthy and powerful. These documents, dubbed the "Panama Papers," show how the company helped clients evade taxes and launder money, involving 214,000 shell companies. According to the newspaper, approximately 140 politicians worldwide sought refuge in this "tax haven," including 12 world leaders.

A number of powerful figures are named in the Panama Papers. (Photo: AFP/VNA)

2. The US and the Philippines begin an 11-day joint military exercise.

On April 4, US and Philippine troops began a large-scale military exercise expected to last 11 days, amid warnings from Chinese state media that "outsiders" should not interfere in tense territorial disputes in the South China Sea.

US and Philippine soldiers participate in a joint military exercise. (Source: THX/VNA)

3. Forces in Nagorny-Karabakh enforce the ceasefire.

On April 5th, both Armenia and Azerbaijan confirmed a ceasefire agreement after several days of intense fighting that left at least 73 people dead. The ceasefire took effect at 12:00 local time on April 5th (15:00 Hanoi time). However, the Armenian Ministry of Defense stated that some sporadic shelling was still occurring.

A soldier of the Nagorny-Karabakh self-defense forces carries a rifle in Martakert province, April 4. (Source: Reuters)

4. South Korea holds early voting for general election.

From 6 a.m. on April 8th, more than 3,500 polling stations across South Korea simultaneously opened, allowing voters to cast their ballots early for the 20th National Assembly general election, which will officially take place on April 13th.

South Korean citizens cast their votes. Source: Yonhap

5. Another suspect in the deadly Paris terrorist attacks has been arrested.

On April 8th, Belgian broadcaster VRT reported that Mohamed Abrini, 31, a Belgian national who was wanted in connection with the terrorist attacks in Paris last November that killed 130 people, had been arrested.

Mohamed Abrini has been arrested. (Source: deredactie)

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