The strikes, which Iran says were first launched by Israel in co-ordination with the US last week, could cause major damage to the Iranian economy. ...
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Ending birthright citizenship would change the meaning of America | Moira DoneganEnding birthright citizenship would change the meaning of America | Moira Donegan
The supreme court appears poised to reject Trump’s attack on a foundation of US identity. We must hope it follows through American opponents of birthright citizenship – the right of all those born on the soil of a country to claim full legal rights and political representation in that nation ...
Workers carved the largest modern Hindu temple in the west. Now, some have incurable lung diseaseWorkers carved the largest modern Hindu temple in the west. Now, some have incurable lung disease
Workers allege abuse, visa fraud and medical neglect during the New Jersey temple’s construction – and say two died from lung disease caused by inhaling silica dust In the center of the suburban town of Robbinsville, New Jersey, sits the largest modern Hindu mandir outside India. What visitors from around ...
Her daughter was murdered seven years ago. Why are images of the crime still on social media?Her daughter was murdered seven years ago. Why are images of the crime still on social media?
Bianca Devins was 17 when she was killed by a man who then shared photos of her mutilated body on sites like Instagram and Snapchat – something her mother Kim describes as ‘psychological terrorism’. Here, she reveals her battle to get them offline Early on a Sunday in July 2019, ...
‘If he’d stayed on the golf course, we’d be in a better place’: experts on Trump’s tariffs, one year on‘If he’d stayed on the golf course, we’d be in a better place’: experts on Trump’s tariffs, one year on
Last April, the president unleashed a tidal wave of tariffs on ‘liberation day’. Analysts say the policy has failed, even by the Trump administration’s own terms Before Donald Trump declared “liberation day” on 2 April 2025 and shocked the world by raising import tariffs on nearly every country the US ...
Oil prices surge over more Iran war uncertaintyOil prices surge over more Iran war uncertainty
Oil prices surged to more than $108 a barrel after US President Donald Trump offered an unclear timeline for ending the war in Iran, and equivocated on whether reopening the Strait of Hormuz is a key US military objective. In his first prime-time televised address on the conflict, Trump reiterated ...
India embarks on yearlong population censusIndia embarks on yearlong population census
India began a yearlong effort to count the world’s (presumably) largest population. A 2011 headcount recorded 1.21 billion. COVID-19 delayed the 2021 edition, but estimates now place the figure at 1.47 billion. That probably isn’t too far off the mark, but any errors could starkly affect parliamentary seat allocations if ...
Hungary’s electoral transparency to be testedHungary’s electoral transparency to be tested
Hungary goes to the polls next week, with the country deeply doubtful over the trustworthiness of the electoral process. Prime Minister Viktor Orbán is seeking a fifth consecutive term, but a majority of voters believe the elections will be dishonest. Whereas people in most countries rank the economy as their ...
Shell eyes Venezuela gas fields investmentShell eyes Venezuela gas fields investment
Energy giant Shell is in talks with Venezuela to develop gas fields off the country’s coast, the latest sign of increased investor appetite in the country. Venezuela’s oil production remains far below its 1990s peak despite having the world’s biggest crude reserves. Still, investors are feeling bullish as the country ...
Iran conflict has ripple effect on Ukraine warIran conflict has ripple effect on Ukraine war
The Iran war and the consequent global surge in energy prices is having a ripple effect on the war in Ukraine. US President Donald Trump threatened to withdraw aid for Kyiv unless European allies helped reopen the Strait of Hormuz, the Financial Times said; the move led some nations to ...