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A Warming World
In the past 60 years, every decade has been hotter than the last, and 2020 is on track to be among the hottest years yet. But the burden of extreme heat is not shared equally — it’s significantly worse for people at the bottom of the socioeconomic ladder. Extreme heat...
South Korea’s Comfort Women Suffer Embezzlement From Their Own Government
In May, former comfort woman turned activist Lee Yong-soo went public with accusations against Yoon Mee-hyang, the former head of The Korean Council for Justice and Remembrance, South Koreans, to the dismay of the South Koreans. The 92-year-old was a regular fixture...
Brexit Negotiations Are Poised to Become Chaotic
European policymakers rejected the latest Brexit plan from UK British Prime Minister Boris Johnson saying that the plan was unworkable. While the plan was not rejected outright, EU leaders said that in its current form it could not go forward. Basically, the plan in...
The Pitfalls of Pro Se (Self-Representation) When Facing Criminal Charges
Are you facing criminal charges and wondering if you should try to represent yourself? If so, you’re considering a risky move that will probably result in a conviction. Hiring a private attorney is your best chance for a reduced sentence or even getting your charges...
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Iran reviews US proposal to end war as Pakistan steps up mediation efforts
Tehran says it is reviewing the latest responses from the United States to its proposal to end the nearly three-month US-Israel war on Iran as mediator Pakistan steps up efforts to achieve progress in the talks that US President Donald Trump has warned are on the...
‘Iron brothers’: How China and Pakistan built an unlikely 75-year bond
Islamabad, Pakistan – Nations and empires have fought each other over territory for centuries. In March 1963, Pakistan did something rare: It offered land five times the size of Hong Kong to another country, China.Under a boundary agreement with Beijing, Pakistan...
World Cup 2026: Spain ex-players, fans cautiously embrace favourites tag
Former Barcelona and Spanish national team player Miguel Angel Nadal believes Spain are among the favourites to win the 2026 World Cup but will face stiff competition from a small group of leading rivals when the tournament kicks off next month.Nadal, a commanding...
The crises caused by the Iran war will hit the world in four waves
If tomorrow Iran, the United States and Israel were to announce a peace deal and the Strait of Hormuz were to reopen, the war would not be over.Wars do not end when the missiles stop flying. They end when the structural damage they inflict on the global trading system...
Mohamed Salah to captain Egypt as squad announced for FIFA World Cup 2026
Versatile Nantes forward Mostafa Mohamed is a significant omission from the 27-man preliminary squad.By ReutersPublished On 21 May 202621 May 2026Nantes forward Mostafa Mohamed has been left out of Egypt’s preliminary squad for next month’s FIFA World Cup, but...
Buddhist hall housing ‘eternal flame’ burns down in Japan
NewsFeedA historic Buddhist hall on Japan’s Miyajima Island has burned down after catching fire. The building was known for housing a legendary ‘eternal flame’ believed to have been burning for more than 1,000 years.Published On 21 May 202621 May 2026Click here to...
Israel pushes for war amid US ceasefire, but its options may be limited
While the United States backs away from threats to resume bombing Iran if it does not agree to a peace deal, Israel’s political establishment is reportedly itching for war.Shimon Riklin, an anchor for the right-wing Israeli Channel 14, blurted out apparently...
MVP Gilgeous-Alexander stars as Thunder level series with Spurs
Defending champs OKC win 122-113 as Gilgeous-Alexander scores 30 points and provides 9 assists, overshadowing Wembanyama.Published On 21 May 202621 May 2026Shai Gilgeous-Alexander pulled the Oklahoma City Thunder level with the San Antonio Spurs in the Western...
UN adopts resolution supporting international court’s climate ruling
141 UN member states voted in support of the ICJ’s finding climate change is an ‘existential threat’. Published On 21 May 202621 May 2026The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) has voted to support a landmark ruling from the International Court of Justice (ICJ),...
Bolivia’s president reshuffles cabinet amid anti-government protests
NewsFeedBolivian President Rodrigo Paz has announced a cabinet reshuffle and other measures as protests demanding his resignation continue. Paz said the government wants to build a collaborative government with broader participation from social and economic...
Argentina protesters condemn Milei healthcare funding cuts
NewsFeedHundreds marched in Buenos Aires against President Javier Milei’s austerity policies and cuts to Argentina’s healthcare system. Protesters said funding cuts and rising costs are worsening access to healthcare and medicines and pushing the public health system...
Cubans react to US indictment of former President Raul Castro
NewsFeedCubans in Havana and Miami react to the US charges against former Cuban President Raul Castro over the 1996 downing of civilian planes. The charges against Castro mark a major escalation in pressure from the Trump administration against Cuba’s socialist...