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The power and risks of campus protests

Mon, 04/29/2024 - 06:55
The Columbia students' protest against the Gaza war is part of a high-stakes tradition of advocacy on US campuses.

Is Modi’s India more unequal than under British rule?

Mon, 04/29/2024 - 06:03
India’s top 1 percent holds more income today than under the British, new research shows. And the gulf is growing.

Japan’s yen plunges to lowest level against the dollar since 1990

Mon, 04/29/2024 - 05:43
Japanese currency sinks to 160.17 per dollar, the lowest since April 1990.

At least four dead in US after dozens of tornadoes rip through Oklahoma

Mon, 04/29/2024 - 05:37
Hospitals across the state reported about 100 injuries, including people apparently struck by debris.

Tornado kills five, causes widespread destruction in China’s Guangzhou

Mon, 04/29/2024 - 04:11
The tornado struck China's southern city at the weekend, devastating several communities.

Dubai’s ruler announces construction of world’s largest airport terminal

Mon, 04/29/2024 - 03:53
Al Maktoum International Airport envisaged to have capacity for 260 million passengers upon completion.

US finds Putin probably did not order Navalny’s death in February: Report

Mon, 04/29/2024 - 03:29
Officials say Putin retains culpability for the death of his fiercest critic and most prominent opposition leader.

Elon Musk meets China’s No 2 official in Beijing

Mon, 04/29/2024 - 02:19
Telsa CEO's unannounced visits comes as Chinese carmakers are promoting rival models at the Beijing Motor Show.

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 795

Mon, 04/29/2024 - 01:49
As the war enters its 795th day, these are the main developments.

Ukraine pulls back from three villages in east as Russia claims gains

Sun, 04/28/2024 - 20:58
Update by Ukraine's top commander comes as outgunned Kyiv waits for new delivery of US weapons.

Will it be safe for Palestinians in Gaza to return and rebuild their homes?

Sun, 04/28/2024 - 20:04
The United Nations warns it could take 14 years to clear the rubble and unexploded bombs in Gaza.

Ireland looking to send asylum seekers back to UK: Report

Sun, 04/28/2024 - 18:10
UK PM Rishi Sunak says it's evidence that his plan to send asylum seekers to Rwanda is acting as a deterrent.

Week in pictures: From student protests in US to Indonesia’s new president

Sun, 04/28/2024 - 17:30
A roundup of some of the week’s key events.

Two Russian journalists arrested over alleged work for Navalny group

Sun, 04/28/2024 - 16:18
Konstantin Gabov and Sergey Karelin deny 'extremism' charges related to group founded by late anti-Putin dissident.

Palestinian President Abbas says only US can halt Israel’s attack on Rafah

Sun, 04/28/2024 - 15:42
More than a million Palestinians are sheltering in the southern Gaza city after being displaced by Israeli attacks.

Hinglaj Yatra Hindu festival brings mountainous region in Pakistan to life

Sun, 04/28/2024 - 15:13
More than 100,000 Hindu pilgrims are expected to do the three-day pilgrimage at one of the faith's holiest sites.

‘Shame on you’: Protesters heckle White House correspondents’ dinner guests

Sun, 04/28/2024 - 14:56
Gaza only got one mention at an annual gathering of hundreds of reporters, after the deadliest year for journalists.

Burkina Faso says HRW massacre accusations ‘baseless’

Sun, 04/28/2024 - 14:31
The HRW report on Thursday accused the military of killing residents in Nodin and Soro, including at least 56 children.

Palestinians in Rafah express thanks to US university protesters

Sun, 04/28/2024 - 13:28
Watch how displaced Palestinians in Gaza are expressing their gratitude for student protesters on US college campuses.

‘Shame on you’: Pro-Palestine protest at White House correspondents’ dinner

Sun, 04/28/2024 - 13:01
US president offers toast to 'press freedom and democracy' but fails to mention the killings of Palestinian journalists.

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