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 […]
EU development bank on track to expand defence financing
Luxembourg (enr) – The European Investment Bank (EIB) is on course to meet, and potentially exceed, its target of allocating five percent of its financing […]
Ukraine reconstruction funds risk bypassing cities and regions, local leaders’ alliance warns
Gdańsk/Brussels (European Newsroom) – Ukrainian cities and regions risk being left out in deciding how billions in reconstruction funds are being used unless they are given a robust role in the planning, governance and implementation of reconstruction support, a joint statement by the European Alliance of Cities and […]
Are EU air passenger rights heading forward – or backward?
The European Union is the only area in the world where passengers are protected by a full set of rights – whether they travel by […]
Taiwan’s Habit of Releasing Soldiers’ Full Names Seems Risky
By: Jens Kastner Taiwan officials inspect a wartime military trial exercise. Photo from Taiwan’s Military News Agency The Taiwanese military frequently reveals its soldiers’ full […]
Mayor ‘disappointed’ to see historic Alcona site back up for sale
McConkey House falls into disrepair as original development proposal was never realized; asking price for Innisfil Beach Road property nearly $8 million…See More
Very Normal, Sir: Trump’s Canadian and Iranian Quagmires (Half the Answer #101, with Greg Sargent)
Donald Trump’s unprovoked trade war with Canada and his chaotic attacks on Iran have him hemorrhaging support in states he won in 2024. Why doesn’t […]
Editor’s Notes: The Culture of Elite Conformism Enabled the Capitulations of the Second Trump Term
Earlier this week, we published Saul Austerlitz talking about the wave of elite capitulations that began last year and has continued into this one. Powerful […]
More employers in Singapore set to hold wages flat in 2027
Employers in Singapore feel more optimistic about the year ahead than they were about this one, but that has not translated into pay. Just over […]
Finishing the training isn’t the same as changing how you work
When Samsung Group began its group-wide AI push by putting around 50 affiliate presidents through hands-on training before extending it to the wider workforce, it […]
Healthy people in hospitals are costing millions every day
As many medically well patients wait in public hospitals for a spot in aged care, their bodies begin to deteriorate at a rate experts believe […]
Dem stunned after FBI and DOJ admit to suspiciously timed wiretapping scheme: report
A rookie Democratic congressman sounded the alarm after the FBI and Justice Department told him that they had been monitoring his phone calls. According to […]