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Who Is Nayib Bukele? El Salvador’s ‘coolest dictator’
At 44, Bukele has built the world’s highest imprisonment rate and scrapped presidential term limits. What comes next…See More
New WNBA collective bargaining agreement shows the power of union organizing
While professionals in a handful of sports make millions of dollars per year, the median salary of athletes in 2024 was just $62,360. Even in […]
American Press Freedom on the Brink
The following is published in partnership with Project Censored. President Donald Trump came back to the White House and picked up right where he left […]
Don’t mistake Suu Kyi’s house arrest for Myanmar’s freedom
News that Aung San Suu Kyi has been moved from prison to house arrest has stirred deep emotions among Myanmar’s people and many abroad. For […]
Old and new Gulf faultlines exposed by Iran war
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) announced on April 28 that it will leave the global oil producers’ cartel OPEC. Its decision is the latest sign […]
Ghana: Dafeamekpor Rejects Claims Government Has Reintroduced Law Entrance Exams
Ghanaian Times] Majority Chief Whip and Member of Parliament for South Dayi, Rockson-Nelson Etse Kwami Dafeamekpor, has dismissed claims that the government has reintroduced entrance […]
Farmers fork out almost double for Sydney Royal Easter Show journey
The country has come to the city for the Royal Easter Show and despite the cost of the trip blowing out amid high fuel prices, […]
Trump tells Congress the Iran war has ‘terminated’ as legal deadline hits
U.S. President Donald Trump notified lawmakers Friday that the Iran war has “terminated” — an effort to quelch the fight over the need for Congress […]
Pentagon orders withdrawal of 5,000 US troops from Germany
The Pentagon said Friday that the U.S. will withdraw 5,000 troops from military bases in Germany, following through on a threat U.S. President Donald Trump […]
Productivity gains mask quiet crisis of employee disconnection, Intellect’s study shows
While global investments in corporate mental health are finally moving the needle on employee productivity and stress management, a new “quiet” crisis is emerging in […]
Singapore to raise retirement and re-employment ages in July
The Singapore government has officially announced a scheduled increase in the statutory requirement and re-employment ages, a strategic move aimed at bolstering the city-state’s labour […]
Heavy Traffic Along Mombasa Road as Overnight Rains Paralyse Nairobi
Many motorists say the traffic along the busy highway has backed up nearly 3km, with the situation getting worse by the hour…See More
Want to sit on council? Nominations now open for municipal election
Paperwork being accepted for the offices of mayor and city councillor, as well as for school board trustee positions; deadline is Aug. 21…See More
DRC’s ex-president Joseph Kabila dismisses US sanctions as “politically motivated”
Former Congolese leader Joseph Kabila has dismissed newly imposed US sanctions against him as “unjustified and politically motivated…See More
Trump cabinet member contacted crisis firm to bury bad press: NYT report
A member of Trump’s cabinet was in contact with a crisis management firm to bury negative press as he made a push for a White […]
Conservative stalwart demolishes Trump’s ‘specious’ plan to grant himself more power
Conservative columnist George Will ripped into President Donald Trump’s “specious” argument for giving himself the power to unilaterally withdraw from treaties even when Congress disapproves […]
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To keep global trade alive, don’t write off friendshoring
The world economy is at a crossroads. International trade is slowing, economic uncertainty is rising, and trade between the US and China – the world’s […]
A Tang spring that survived an emperor’s flight
A visitor standing before The Court Lady Guoguo’s Spring Outing does not first see history. They see movement. There is no palace. No riverbank. No […]