POLITICS
Fragile Calm Settles Over India-Pakistan Border After Intense Clashes
As of May 14, the ceasefire between India and Pakistan — two nuclear-armed neighbors — is holding but...
Citing Mismanagement by NYC, Federal Judge Places Rikers Island Prison Under Independent Control
On May 13, a U.S. federal judge ruled that control of Rikers Island will be handed over to an independent...
World Leaders Convene at UN as ‘Killer Robot’ Threat Outpaces Regulation
On May 12 (Monday), leaders from around the globe gathered at the United Nations in New York to renew...
US and China Reach Deal to Reduce Tariffs in 90-Day Trade Ceasefire
Following negotiations in Switzerland the United States and China have agreed to pause most tariffs for...
Flags of China and Philippines Planted in Disputed Territory in South China Sea
In the on-going territorial claims between Beijing and Manila, flags of both nations were raised in a...
President Trump’s First 100 Days: A Look at the Key Actions and Impacts
As President Donald Trump on April 29 marked the first 100 days of his second term in office, the political...
US Port Traffic Declines Sharply Following Trump’s Tariffs on China
U.S. port activity — particularly along the East Coast — has experienced a significant downturn in recent...
Canadian Federal Election: Liberals Secure Fourth Term as Opposition Leader Loses Seat
On April 28, Canadians elected a Liberal minority government, marking a fourth consecutive term for the...
Falun Gong Commemorates 26 Years Since Appeal in Beijing That Prefaced CCP Persecution
Adherents of Falun Gong, the faith group that is severely persecuted in its native China, held parades...
