NYC Mayor Eric Adams Appears to Suggest Walking Back the City’s Sanctuary City Status
On Feb. 27, during a regular press conference, New York City Mayor Eric Adams appeared to suggest walking...
Trump Soundly Defeats Nikki Haley in South Carolina and Michigan Republican Primaries
Donald Trump walked away with two more Republican primary wins over the past week, defeating his only...
Over 1,000 Tibetans Arrested in Southwest China as Dam Project Sparks Major Protests, Threatens Local
In China's southwestern province of Sichuan, the construction of the Gangtuo hydroelectric plant — a...
Chinese Companies Retreat From IPO Plans Amid Increased Regulatory Scrutiny, Economic Uncertainty
In an unusual shift within China's financial landscape, a significant number of local companies have...
Canada’s Proposed Online Harms Act Threatens $70k Fines for Hate Speech, Life Imprisonment for Promoting Genocide
On Feb. 26, Canada’s parliament completed the first reading of its controversial “Online Harms Act,” or Bill C-63, which proposes fining offenders upwards of CAD$70,000 (US$51,753) for hate speech and a potential sentence of life...
The Evolution of Leap Day, and Its Unusual Customs
While every day is arguably unique, leap day is four times more so, simply for its scarcity! As with many things, February 29 is favored by some and feared by others. Since its inauguration nearly...
Elevating Classics: Learn How to Make This Rustic Basque Garlic Soup at Home
Published with permission from LuxuryWeb Magazine "Sopa de ajo," a cherished Basque dish which translates to "garlic soup," ingeniously employs bread to thicken the soup — a clever nod to the tradition of not wasting...
Culinary Delights: Learn How to Make This Delicious Albanian Dish Using Cheap and Easy Ingredients
Published with permission from LuxuryWeb Magazine Embarking on this culinary journey, I must confess that fried liver and onions typically do not appeal to my palate. However, there exists a classic Ottoman appetizer that has...
Taiwan’s Chipmakers Pivot Towards Japan Amid Global Decoupling Efforts From Chinese Mainland
The semiconductor industry, a critical backbone of the global technology infrastructure, is seeing a notable shift as Taiwanese chip companies increasingly turn their focus towards Japan. The movement is part of a broader trend of...
Where Do Unemployed Chinese Go? The Answer Is in the Library
By Shao Zi, Vision Times Staff As China's economy continues to deteriorate, the country's young and middle-aged population is facing a wave of massive layoffs. Consequently, free downtown libraries are replacing Starbucks cafes as shelters...
Ukraine Outnumbered, Outgunned in Face of Relentless Russian Onslaught
KRAMATORSK, Ukraine (Reuters) — As the Ukraine war enters its third year, the infantry of 59th Brigade are confronting a bleak reality: they're running out of soldiers and ammunition to resist their Russian invaders. One...
Deeper Into Deflation: China’s January Economic Data Shows Worsening ‘Balance Sheet Recession’
China continues to battle with deflation into the new year, with the newest statistics from Beijing showing consistent negative growth among both the consumer and producer prices indices (CPI and PPI), exacerbating what analysts say...