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‘Honest, principled’: Hong Kong political leaders pay tribute to ex-minister Gregory So

Hong Kong political heavyweights and former leaders gathered on Friday to pay tribute to late commerce minister Gregory So Kam-leung, as family and friends honoured his devotion to public service. Amo...

3dSouth China Morning PostPoliticsImpact

Hong Kong’s new smoking rules just kicked in. But is everyone sticking to them?

Some smokers are still lighting up at bus stops in Hong Kong despite new rules banning them from doing so while queuing, the Post has observed, with authorities saying they have stepped up inspections...

Jan 1South China Morning PostPolitics

Feels like 2020 again: Women killed by ICE is painful reminder of George Floyd

PRESS REVIEW – Thursday, January 8: US immigration authorities ICE kill a woman in Minneapolis in "self-defence" amidst anti-ICE protests in the city. It brings back painful reminders of George Floyd'...

4dFrance 24PoliticsImpact

No call for reform: Amid nationwide protests, do Iranians envision new regime in free secular Iran?

As Iran's nationwide protests increase the pressure on Iran’s civilian government and its Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Nadia Massih is pleased to welcome Dr. Ammar Maleki, Director/Founder o...

3dFrance 24PoliticsImpact

This Jan. 6 plaque was made to honor law enforcement. It's nowhere to be found at the Capitol

Its whereabouts aren't publicly known, though it's believed to be in storage. (Image credit: Julia Demaree Nikhinson)...

6dNPR NewsPoliticsImpact

Iran suffers ‘internet blackout’ as it struggles to contain protests

Unrest tests Islamic republic at a time when it is grappling with intensifying external and domestic pressures...

3dFinancial TimesPoliticsImpact

Scenes from the anti-ICE march in New York City

On Thursday evening in Manhattan's Financial District, hundreds of protesters braved the cold to protest US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), after an agent fatally shot a woman at close rang...

2dThe VergePoliticsImpact

Killing in the name of… nothing

In a good and just society, it would have been possible to bury Charlie Kirk without either threatening mass violence toward his enemies or making light of his death with a furry sex meme. But America...

Dec 31The VergesocietyImpact

Hong Kong’s sex offence laws are to be overhauled. What needs to be updated?

Jessie Ho recalls facing traumatic questions in court that focused on tiny details of her sexual assault case four years earlier, from whether the accused had used his left or right hand to why she ha...

Jan 2South China Morning PostcrimeImpact

Ethereum Founder Vitalik Buterin Backs Convicted Dev, Calls Privacy 'Essential Protection'

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin publicly backed convicted Tornado Cash developer Roman Storm, calling privacy tools a human right....

2dDecryptcryptocurrencyImpact

Death toll from protests in Iran increases as Trump says Iran wants to talk

President Trump said Sunday that Iran proposed negotiations after his threat to strike the Islamic Republic over its crackdown targeting demonstrators. Activists say at least 544 have died. (Image cre...

5hNPR NewsPoliticsImpact

Iran protests spread nationwide as NGO reports dozens killed

The demonstrations, which were triggered by anger over the rising cost of living, have been met with a crackdown by Iran's Islamic Republic government. Germany's foreign minister condemned violence ag...

3dDeutsche WellePolitics

Anti-governement protests spead in Iran: Supreme Leader warns protesters

Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Friday insisted that the Islamic republic would "not back down" in the face of protesters who he called "vandals" and "saboteurs", in a speech broadcast...

3dFrance 24Politics

Son of Iran's shah remains divisive figure despite presenting as rallying figure

Reza Pahlavi, the US-based son of Iran's ousted shah, urged Iranian security forces and government employees on January 11 to join the swelling protest movement in the Islamic republic. But despite wa...

1hFrance 24PoliticsImpact

South Korea’s proposed foreign crime bill sparks xenophobia fears over migration

Migrant rights and other civic groups have condemned a bill proposed by conservative South Korean lawmakers that would require immigration authorities to publish crime statistics on foreign nationals,...

4dSouth China Morning PostPolitics

Iran’s exiled Crown Prince enjoys 'brand recognition' among protesters, expert says

Iran’s exiled Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi, who called for renewed protests on Sunday, has gained popularity among demonstrators, with many chanting his name. Pahlavi enjoys "brand recognition”, said Meh...

1dFrance 24Politics

We heard from over 400 student-loan borrowers. Here's what's on their minds, from repayment to relief.

Over 400 student-loan borrowers shared their repayment and debt relief stories. sengchoy/Getty Images In one month, over 400 student-loan borrowers shared their repayment experiences with Business Ins...

1dBusiness InsidereducationImpact

Duolingo gives staff 2 weeks off over the holidays — and the CEO says it pays off

Duolingo shuts down for two weeks every winter, and its CEO says the cost is worth it for real rest. Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images Duolingo gives its staff two weeks off over the holidays, allowing emplo...

Dec 25Business InsidereconomicsImpact

I'm a business immigration lawyer. I'm telling my clients that if you have a valid visa stamp, return to the US now.

Tahmina Watson. Courtesy of Tahmina Watson Tahmina Watson's law firm assists founders and businesses in applying for employment visas. Her advice to clients since November 2024 has been to avoid all t...

Dec 24Business InsiderPoliticsImpact

Burned out in her 50s, she left corporate life. Starting over in Korea helped her heal.

Watching K-dramas helped Jane Newman through lockdown. It also sparked a curiosity about South Korea that eventually led her to move there. Greg Samborski. Burnout and physical strain from Jane Newman...

Dec 27Business InsiderlifestyleImpact
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