U.S. Rejects Vote to Recognize Slavery as a ‘Crime Against Humanity’
The United Nations resolution was led by the president of Ghana. Israel and Argentina also voted against it.
Month: March 2026
Rahat Fateh Ali Khan honoured in UK Parliament ceremony
Singer’s son Shah Zaman Khan also recognised at London event attended by MPs, South Asian community members Rahat Fateh Ali Khan and his son Shah Zaman Khan receving awards. KARACHI: In a moment of international recognition for Pakistan’s music industry, legendary singer Rahat Fateh Ali Khan and his son Shah Zaman Khan have been honoured … Read more
Trump Draws Bipartisan Backlash for Easing Oil Sanctions on Russia and Iran
[Republicans and Democrats alike have criticized the Trump administration’s moves, taken to stabilize oil markets rocked by the war with Iran, warning that it is benefiting two U.S. adversaries.
An American in Russia Is Linked to Neo-Nazi Terror Cells Across Europe
F.B.I. agents thought they had weakened an online hate group known as the Base. A string of European terrorism cases indicates it has resurged.
Leon Radvinsky, 43, Dies; Built the Adult-Entertainment Giant OnlyFans
[By leveraging social media and the influencer economy, he turned his website into a byword for online pornography in the 21st century.
Trump to Delay Nominating New C.D.C. Director
The administration has yet to find a candidate who aligns with Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s agenda while avoiding his unpopular stance on vaccines.
Canada’s Supreme Court Hears Case on Ability to Suspend Constitutional Rights
Quebec’s ban on religious symbols — and a measure that suspends constitutional rights — are being tested in a case with far-reaching repercussions.
Non-native trees threaten local biodiversity
Experts warn foreign species may harm local ecosystems despite rapid urban greening benefits LAHORE: For several decades, large numbers of non-native trees and plants have been planted in urban afforestation projects and new housing societies in Lahore. However, botanists argue that while these trees may provide rapid greenery in urban environments, they can also have … Read more
Asia Is Getting Crushed Between Oil Prices and the Dollar
[From India to Southeast Asia to South Korea, currencies are crumbling as governments race to secure fuel that is priced in American money.
Israeli parliament rejects bill to label Qatar as ‘enemy state’
Twenty-eight lawmakers support the bill, while 45 vote against it in the 120-member Knesset Israel’s opposition leader Yair Lapid. PHOTO: AFP Israel’s parliament on Wednesday rejected a bill proposed by opposition leader Yair Lapid to classify Qatar as an “enemy state,” according to Israeli media. Channel 12 reported that 28 lawmakers supported the bill while … Read more
