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Immigrants should think of themselves as Americans first: Vance

Immigrants should think of themselves as Americans first: Vance

The U. S. V-P said he is married to the daughter of Indian immigrants, who have greatly contributed to the U. S., but his father-in-law never asked him to do anything specifically in the interest of his country of origin V-P said he is married to the daughter of Indian immigrants, who have greatly contributed to the U. S., but his father-in-law never asked him to do anything specifically in the interest of his country of origin.

China told Maersk and MSC to drop Panama port operations

China told Maersk and MSC to drop Panama port operations

European shipping groups took over canal concessions after Panamanian authorities ejected Hong Kong’s CK Hutchison European shipping groups took over canal concessions after Panamanian authorities ejected Hong Kong’s CK Hutchison.

South Korea jails US YouTuber Johnny Somali for kissing ‘comfort women’ statue

South Korea jails US YouTuber Johnny Somali for kissing ‘comfort women’ statue

An American YouTuber who caused outrage for filming himself kissing a statue commemorating Korean wartime sex slaves has been sentenced to six months in prison, a court in Seoul said on Wednesday. Johnny Somali, 25, gained notoriety several years ago for recording himself doing a series of provocative stunts in South Korea and Japan, and streaming them on platforms such as YouTube and Twitch. Sout.

South Korea’s Kim Keon-hee ignores Yoon in frosty courtroom reunion

South Korea’s Kim Keon-hee ignores Yoon in frosty courtroom reunion

For the first time in nine months, former South Korean president Yoon Suk-yeol finally saw his wife again on Tuesday. He was the defendant. She was the witness. She barely looked at him. The reunion, their first since his arrest following a failed martial law declaration that ended his presidency, lasted all of 30 minutes. The couple made eye contact only once. Yoon looked visibly thinner, his fac.

Mossad says Israel will keep trying to topple Iran’s government

Mossad says Israel will keep trying to topple Iran’s government

Israel’s spy chief pledged more covert efforts to try to topple Iran’s government, a tacit acknowledgment the countries’ conflict would continue even as the US pursues a new round of peace negotiations with the Islamic Republic. David Barnea, the head of Mossad, said Israel had not expected that its bombardment of Iranian military, nuclear and infrastructure sites, waged in concert with the US, wo.

Justice denied: why families of apartheid victims are still searching for answers

Justice denied: why families of apartheid victims are still searching for answers

Struggle for justice symbolises limitations of Truth and Reconciliation Commission, whose hearings began 30 years agoDarkness had fallen on 27 June 1985 when Fort Calata, Matthew Goniwe, Sicelo Mhlauli and Sparrow Mkonto set off on the 150-mile drive back from a meeting of anti-apartheid activists in the South African city of Port Elizabeth, now known as Gqeberha. They never made it home.

A Singapore eatery charged a US$1.57 water fee – then came a flood of 1-star reviews

A Singapore eatery charged a US$1.57 water fee – then came a flood of 1-star reviews

The latest Singaporean establishment that the internet has come for with its pitchforks and torches is the Cantonese zi char restaurant, Eat First. The Geylang restaurant recently received a spate of one-star Google reviews following an article published by Mothership on Sunday, which reported that the restaurant charged a family S$2 (US$1.57) for bringing their own bottle of water, in line with i.

Number of Hong Kong secondary students with mental illness doubles over last 5 years

Number of Hong Kong secondary students with mental illness doubles over last 5 years

The number of secondary school students diagnosed with mental illness in Hong Kong has doubled over the last five academic years, with the increase potentially under-reported due to reluctance among some pupils and parents to disclose health information, education authorities have said. The data aligns with a trend recorded by the Health Bureau showing a growing number of people aged 15 to 24 bein The data aligns with a trend recorded by the Health Bureau showing a growing number of people aged 15 to 24 bein.

Amazon enters the space race

Amazon enters the space race

The ecommerce giant has agreed an $11.6bn deal to acquire satellite group Globalstar The ecommerce giant has agreed an $11.6bn deal to acquire satellite group Globalstar.

The CEO chatbot era is coming

The CEO chatbot era is coming

Many executives will be tempted by Meta’s plans for AI version of Mark Zuckerberg with interest Many executives will be tempted by Meta’s plans for AI version of Mark Zuckerberg with interest.

Could the Middle East conflict dent turnout at Hong Kong Rugby Sevens?

Could the Middle East conflict dent turnout at Hong Kong Rugby Sevens?

Attendance at Hong Kong’s flagship Rugby Sevens could be dampened by the latest conflict in the Middle East, as softer hotel bookings hint at possible consequences from flight disruptions and rising travel costs. The coming three-day tournament, running from Friday to Sunday and traditionally drawing tens of thousands of overseas visitors each year, coincides with airlines facing disrupted flight The coming three-day tournament, running from Friday to Sunday and traditionally drawing tens of thousands of overseas visitors each year, coincides with airlines facing disrupted flight.

Starmer plans May relaunch with King’s Speech

Starmer plans May relaunch with King’s Speech

Legislative package set to form crucial part of UK prime minister’s push to regain momentum after local elections Legislative package set to form crucial part of UK prime minister’s push to regain momentum after local elections.

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