MAGDEBURG, Germany — For Chancellor Friedrich Merz, Sunday’s election in eastern Germany offers no good outcomes — only varying degrees of political humiliation. The Alternative […]
Malaysia studies post-maternity leave allowance as maternity leave complaints decline
Malaysia is studying the introduction of a post-maternity leave allowance for working mothers, as the government reports a decline in complaints following the implementation of […]
China overcapacity or Western protectionism? What the numbers say
As Chinese exports keep surging, Western tariffs increasingly blur the line between defending fair competition and protecting industries from superior global competitors. The European Union […]
When the American aircraft carrier loses its aura
Most people around the world have probably come to know the American aircraft carrier in much the same way: through US Navy publicity films, Hollywood […]
Michigan primary: A huge defeat for AIPAC and the Israel Lobby
Abdul El-Sayed secured a narrow victory in the Michigan Democratic primary against Haley Stevens after a grueling primary which saw AIPAC and affiliated Israel lobby […]
Amazon to Walmart: The Worst of the ‘Low-Wage 100’
Low-wage U.S. workers have faced multiple rising threats to their economic and personal security over the past year. Aggressive actions by U.S. Immigration and Customs […]
33 Democrats Vote to Withhold Funding From Universities That Boycott Israel
The House voted on Thursday to pass a bipartisan bill that would cut off federal funding for universities that participate in a boycott of Israel, […]
Lutnick Issues Bizarre Apology After Saying No US Troops Have Died in Iran War
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick was forced to apologize after falsely saying that zero U.S. servicemembers have died in the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran, in the […]
Ukraine ‘Optimistic’ On Russia Sanctions Bill But Obstacles Loom
Ukraine’s top sanctions official says he remains optimistic about prospects for a sweeping Russia sanctions bill in the US Congress despite growing uncertainty over when […]
Allulose-containing products claiming zero sugar threatened with growing litigation
Products with the sweetener allulose face a wave of lawsuits challenging “zero sugar” and “sugar free” claims, following a key Seventh Circuit ruling involving Chobani…See […]
Teachers Threaten Fresh Strike Over Alleged Intimidation of School Principal
The strike threats could significantly disrupt learning if they materialise, coming at a critical time when students are in the final term of the academic […]
SOTEU: Six years. No law. Time to act, Ursula von der Leyen
Dear Ursula von der Leyen, As President of the European Commission, you made an important public promise. That is why we are addressing you publicly […]
Ukraine, Poland explore joint FIFA World Cup bid
Ukraine and Poland are weighing up a joint bid to host the biggest sporting event on the planet: the men’s FIFA World Cup. Kyiv’s sports […]
US Allies in Asia Are Paying for the Iran Stalemate
The U.S. administration lacks the willingness to confront China and Russia over their assistance to Iran, and Asian allies are paying the price.
Nigeria: Uber Exits Nigeria, Uganda After Review of African Operations
Capital FM] Nairobi — Ride-hailing giant Uber has exited Nigeria and Uganda, ending its operations in the two African markets after reviewing its business…See More
Remembering My Friend, Wendell Berry
The great poet, essayist, and fiction writer had a habit of repeating himself—but only because what he had to say was so important.
In Vicki’s View #9: The Return of the Evil Empire
Dear LAWGista, In less than three months, the Trump administration has unleashed complete chaos across Latin America and the Caribbean. So far, they have: Abducted the […]
Inside the ‘shadow fleet’ industry that keeps rogue states afloat
It’s the middle of the night in April 2023 in the East China Sea. A North Korea-linked oil tanker sailing under another country’s flag suddenly […]
Fierce division over highly flammable grass pastoralists rely on
Buffel grass is thriving and spreading across South Australia, increasing the risk of bushfires. But not everyone agrees on how to manage it…See More
Exposure to pesticides at work could raise risk of ALS, study finds
Two people in Australia are diagnosed with ALS each day. Researchers say working with pesticides could bring a 70 per cent greater risk of developing […]