Global Geo-political Series: Key updates from across the world

Here are some key events to keep a tab on,

• Israel-Palestine-Jerusalem: Violence has broken out in many parts of the world as people protest U.S. decision to recognize Jerusalem as Israel’s capital. Reports suggest that the Lebanese security forces fired tear gas at protesters near the U.S. Embassy in Lebanon during a demonstration against President Donald Trump's decision to recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel. Czech president Milos Zeman has extended his support for the move calling other EU leaders cowards. He is the only world leader to have publicly supported the move. Lawmakers in Jordan have tasked a parliamentary committee to review all agreements with Israel following the US decision to recognize Jerusalem as the Israeli capital. The deals to be reviewed include a 1994 peace treaty.
   
• Korean Peninsula: After a five-day massive military drill ended on Friday, Washington, Seoul, and Tokyo have begun joint two-day missile tracking drills. In response to last month’s missile testing, South Korea added several North Korean groups and individuals to its sanctions list on Monday. The Seoul government placed 20 North Korean groups, including several banks and companies, as well as 12 individuals on the list.
   
• Russia-Syria: Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered the withdrawal of Russian troops from Syria. He gave the command during a surprise visit to Khmeimim Airbase in Syria’s Latakia province on Monday morning.