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Rapper GloRilla criticises police after drugs arrest

Rising hip-hop artist GloRilla has sparked discussion after publicly criticizing law enforcement over how her recent arrest was handled. The incident, which reportedly involved drug-related charges, has drawn attention not…

South Park creators make mock apology to Trump

Culture and Entertainment

South Park creators’ Trump mock apology goes viral

Emily Young

The brilliant creators of South Park, Trey Parker and Matt Stone, have once more drawn focus with their typically audacious reaction concerning former U.S. President Donald Trump. Renowned for their…

Russia and Ukraine agree prisoner swap, but little other progress in Istanbul talks

International

Russia and Ukraine finalize prisoner exchange, little headway made in Istanbul talks

Emily Young

A recent prisoner swap between Russia and Ukraine has been finalized, signaling a rare moment of collaboration between the two countries amidst the ongoing stalemate in official discussions. Although the…

Violence is flaring again on the Thai-Cambodian border. Why is it so contentious?

International

What’s driving the latest violence on the Thai-Cambodian border?

Emily Young

Tensions have once again escalated along the border between Thailand and Cambodia, reviving a long history of conflict rooted in territorial claims, cultural heritage, and national pride. Though not new,…

Breakthrough discovery shows that moths listen to plants — and avoid the noisy ones

Science and Technology

How moths eavesdrop on plants to evade the loudest

Emily Young

In an extraordinary development in our knowledge of insect behavior, recent scientific studies have shown that moths can recognize sound signals from plants — and they seem to favor those…

‘It was a nightmare’: Venezuelans deported from US describe conditions in Salvadoran prison

Social Responsibility

Venezuelans deported from US recount nightmare conditions in Salvadoran prison

Emily Young

After being deported from the United States, a group of Venezuelan migrants found themselves in what they describe as a deeply distressing and punitive environment in a Salvadoran detention center.…

Taiwan is paralyzed by political gridlock. A mass recall of ‘pro-China’ lawmakers could break that

Social Responsibility

Is Taiwan’s Political System Paralyzed by ‘Pro-China’ Lawmakers? Exploring the Recall Option

Emily Young

Taiwan is experiencing a period of intense political stagnation, with key legislative initiatives stalled due to deep divisions among lawmakers. At the heart of the gridlock is growing dissatisfaction with…

U.S.-funded contraceptives for poor nations to be burned in France, sources say

Health

France to burn U.S.-funded contraceptives meant for impoverished countries, say sources

Emily Young

A large shipment of U.S.-funded contraceptives, valued at nearly $10 million and initially intended to support family planning efforts in low-income countries, is now slated for destruction in a medical…

King meets Modi after India-UK trade deal signed

Investments and Business

India-UK trade deal finalized as King meets Modi

Emily Young

After the recent finalization of an important trade deal between India and the United Kingdom, a diplomatic discussion occurred between the King and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. This meeting,…

Month: July 2025

Islamophobic posts by a notable venture capitalist ignite outrage in Middle Eastern and Muslim tech circles

GloRilla accuses police of misconduct after drugs arrest

South Park creators’ Trump mock apology goes viral

Russia and Ukraine finalize prisoner exchange, little headway made in Istanbul talks

What’s driving the latest violence on the Thai-Cambodian border?

How moths eavesdrop on plants to evade the loudest

France to burn U.S.-funded contraceptives meant for impoverished countries, say sources

India-UK trade deal finalized as King meets Modi