‘Sparks Camp 4’ returns with new thrills for queer campers
MANILA, Philippines — “Sparks Camp” is introducing a new feature in its fourth season where its queer campers can freely express themselves away from the other participants.
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Opinion | We must oppose Indian Hindu nationalist forces in Canada - Toronto Star
A woman is consoled as people mourn Sikh community leader and temple president Hardeep Singh Nijjar during Antim Darshan, the first part of day-long funeral services for him, in Surrey, British Columbia, on June 25, 2023. Nijjar was gunned down in his vehicle while leaving the Gu...
Argentinian judge orders suspension of Falklands oil project
An Argentinian judge has ordered the suspension of a British-Israeli oil project near the Falkland Islands in a purely symbolic move as Argentina escalates its claim over the British-administered territory.
Trump threatens to end trade with Mexico and Europe after rate hike
US President Donald Trump had tried to pressure the Fed to lower rates, but it voted unanimously to raise them instead.
US bars Palestinian president from attending UNGA for second year
The United States has declined to grant visas to Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas.
Rosenberg: Russia's elections will have few surprises, but for the Kremlin they matter
The system of power in Russia is often referred to as "managed democracy" (where the Kremlin does the managing).
International students, 'visa hoppers' and backpackers targeted in Australia migration crackdown
International students, so-called "visa hoppers" and backpackers will be targeted under stricter rules announced by Australia on Thursday in a bid to curb immigration.
Fiji declares national crisis as HIV infects one in every 60 adults
Fiji declared HIV a national crisis following a 27 per cent surge in new diagnoses last year, raising fears that an outbreak previously concentrated among people injecting drugs was spreading broader across the Pacific nation.
US passes Russia Sanctions Bill, Trump gets authority to levy 100% tariffs on India and China - The Indian Express
The Russia Sanctions Bill, which grants the US President unprecedented powers to levy 100% tariffs on nations buying oil from Moscow, has cleared the final hurdle. The US House of Representatives passed the bipartisan sanctions bill targeting Russia on Wednesday. The legislation,...
North Karnataka associations seek second capital, international airport
The Federation of North Karnataka Associations has urged the State Government to designate a city in the region as the second capital of Karnataka, and also establish an international airport
Russia starts Duma vote as war and drone strikes strain economy
Russia begins three days of voting for its parliamentary election on Friday, with the result widely seen as decided in advance but the political backdrop far more difficult than in recent years. The war in Ukraine and repeated drone attacks have hurt the economy, damaged oil refi...
Determined to protect trade, economic interests: India on US Russia sanctions bill
India on Thursday said it was determined to protect its trade and economic interests after the US Congress passed a sweeping Russia sanctions bill that gives President Donald Trump the power to impose tariffs of up to 100% on countries including India and China over their purchas...
Takaichi Keeps Core Ministers in Place in Cabinet Reshuffle
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi retained the core of her administration in a cabinet reshuffle, opting for continuity as she presses ahead with economic and security policies nearly a year after taking office.
US 10-year yield hits highest level since 2007 - Semafor
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent defended his bond buyback program in contentious congressional hearings Tuesday, as the 10-year Treasury yield climbed to its highest level since the 2007 global financial crisis.
KREMLIN: PUTIN WILL ADDRESS NATION ON WEDNESDAY AHEAD OF PARLIAMENTARY ELECTION
KREMLIN: PUTIN WILL ADDRESS NATION ON WEDNESDAY AHEAD OF PARLIAMENTARY ELECTION news.cgtn.com
Where things stand in the battle for control of the Senate - PBS
Where things stand in the battle for control of the Senate PBS
We Need a Mayor for President - Time Magazine
The 2028 presidential race is already taking shape, and there’s a Zohran Mamdani-shaped hole in it. New York City’s relentlessly upbeat new mayor is filling potholes, removing scaffolding, and, yes, taxing the rich. Not since FDR has there been a happier liberal warrior. But assu...
Australia to bar foreign students from bringing partners, children while they study - CNA
People take photos of the Sydney Opera House and Central Business District skyline in Sydney, Australia, on Jul 9, 2025. (File photo: Reuters/Hollie Adams)