BRUSSELS — Alexandr Vondra, a Czech member of the European Parliament, did not disclose his role as honorary chair of an influential think tank in the Czech Republic, despite negotiating files affecting the companies funding the organization. […]
Year: 2026
Pakistan Seeks Peacemaker Role Abroad Amid War at Home
By: Salman Rafi Sheikh On May 24, a suicide car bomb tore through a military train near Quetta, the capital of Pakistan’s restive Balochistan Province, […]
Expats’ Iran war reactions show how Gulf states instill loyalty
When the US and Israel launched their strikes on Iran on February 28 and Iran retaliated by targeting the Gulf Arab states, I was closely […]
Satellite pix said to show Israel’s overt Gaza territorial goals
Satellite images published Wednesday by Al Jazeera show that Israel, instead of leaving Gaza as required under the ceasefire deal it signed last October, is quietly building […]
The Lotto and Lotto Plus 1 and Lotto 5 Max results for Wednesday, 3 June 2026
Today’s Lotto jackpot stands at an estimated R20 million, while the Lotto Plus 1 offers R1.5 million and the Lotto 5 Max, R11.5 million…See More
Uganda’s Ghetto Kids dance troupe ‘can’t wait’ for World Cup show with Shakira
Uganda’s Ghetto Kids dance troupe are getting ready to take the stage at the World Cup half-time show in the US: “We can’t wait to […]
The Dems Need a Project 2029
As I was writing this, the House actually passed a war powers resolution. This is from NBC News: The House offered a rare rebuke to […]
“We Are Being Made to Look Like Fools”: How Trump Is Weaponizing World Cup Visas
The FIFA Men’s World Cup starts next week—and some players still don’t know whether they’ll be able to travel to their matches. On Wednesday, Switzerland’s […]
Who pays to put food on the table during a global crisis?
As the price of food and agricultural production goes up during the Iran conflict, supermarkets are being urged to absorb more of the cost. …See More
Trump’s Dubious New Section 301 Tariffs
NA Last night, the Trump Administration revealed plans to use Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 to impose massive new tariffs on imports […]
Labour is fighting two different campaigns in Makerfield
LONDON — Britain’s Labour Party has upped its attacks in the pivotal Makerfield by-election. But its candidate, Andy Burnham, is still playing nice. In the […]
Hungary announces deal with Ukraine on minority rights, clearing Kyiv’s path to EU entry talks
BRUSSELS — Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar late Wednesday announced Budapest had struck a deal with Kyiv that would clear the way for the EU […]
Who Murdered ‘60 Minutes’?
Famed “60 Minutes” correspondent Scott Pelley was fired Tuesday night. “We have parted ways with Scott Pelley,” Nick Bilton, the tech journalist who CBS News’ […]
The Democratic Gubernatorial Primary Offers a Real Choice on Policy and Approach
This is what I got when I asked Canva’s AI illustration generator to give me a picture of “donkeys debating,” in case you wondered whether […]
How Mamdani Can Build Mass Engagement
The success of Organize NYC, a new initiative designed to bring a grassroots base into the guts of the governing process, will have implications for […]
Reeling Trump Loses On Iran War Powers, Ballroom, And Weaponization Fund All On The Same Day
It is official. Senate Democrats scored two huge wins in the Republican reconciliation bill to fund ICE and Border Patrol. Republicans put themselves in a […]
A fall, a fracture and a death that didn’t add up
Attila’s shaky phone video of his brother lying dead in aged care documented bruises and blood. It was the start of a long campaign to […]
Dignified food for seniors: Closing gaps in an ageing world
As societies age rapidly, a pressing question emerges: how can we better support seniors with dysphagia, a condition many may one day face…See More
Day 1 of HR Tech Asia 2026: Workforce transformation takes centre stage in Singapore
Thousands of HR professionals, business leaders, and technology innovators descended on Singapore yesterday for the opening of HR Tech Asia 2026, organised by HRM Asia […]
HR Tech Asia Awards 2026: Celebrating innovation, inclusion, and the future of work in Asia
HR Tech Asia Awards 2026 celebrated the outstanding contributions of organisations and individuals who are redefining human resources excellence across Asia. Held at Suntec Singapore […]