China is intensifying its scrutiny of investments overseas with broad “national security” regulations taking effect from Wednesday. According to the State Council’s 34-article Regulation on […]
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From Jus Soli to Wong Kim Ark: The trials and turns of birthright citizenship in US
The US Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld birthright citizenship in a landmark ruling that handed a setback to President Donald Trump, who had signed an […]
Roof of Pakistan tutoring center collapses, killing at least 14 children, officials say
Lahore, Pakistan — A roof collapse at a tutoring center under construction in Pakistan’s eastern city of Lahore on Tuesday killed at least 14 schoolchildren, police […]
Indian techie dies after car gets swept away in flash floods in Kansas, US
Venkatesh Doppalapudi, a 33-year-old Indian student and IT professional, was killed after his car was swept away under severe flash flood waters in Kansas, US. […]
Quote of the day by John Augustus Shedd: ‘A ship in harbour is safe, but that is not what ships are built for’
Life often presents us with a choice between safety and opportunity. Many people prefer staying within familiar surroundings because they fear failure, uncertainty or criticism. […]
Democratic socialist Melat Kiros projected to topple longtime Colorado Rep. Diana DeGette in primary
Challenger Melat Kiros, a democratic socialist, is the projected winner of the Democratic primary in Colorado’s First Congressional District. The upset win for Kiros means […]
Afghanistan hits ISIS targets in Balochistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, days after Pakistan’s cross-border airstrikes
Afghanistan’s ruling Taliban on Wednesday said that its forces carried out airstrikes targeting ISIS militants in neighbouring Pakistan’s Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa provinces. Kabul-based TOLO […]
On This Day in History, July 1: Terminator 2 premiers, Dominion of Canada is formed, Bretton Woods Conference opens, Hong Kong returns to China, Sony Walkman debuts, Princess Diana is born and other key events
July 1 has witnessed defining moments that shaped politics, warfare, science and nation building across centuries. From the Battle of Gettysburg and the devastating opening […]
Labor activist Dolores Huerta says Trump “does not know history” with past comments on Mexican people
Longtime labor activist Dolores Huerta says President Trump’s disparaging remarks about Mexicans show he “does not know history,” and called on Latinos in California, Texas […]
3 may face hate crime charges after CBS News Chicago crew attacked, called racist slurs near Adler Planetarium
Three people are in custody after two of our CBS News Chicago journalists were attacked while on the job Monday afternoon. During the incident, a reporter […]