• Russian-Ukraine latest news today: UK accused of ‘helping Moscow pay for war’ as US to send weapons to Kyiv this week

    The US Senate has passed £49bn in military aid for Ukraine which can be delivered ‘within days’

  • Tit-For-Tat Responses From Beijing To Trade Restrictions May Bring About A Full-Blown Trade War

    Tit-For-Tat Responses From Beijing To Trade Restrictions May Bring About A Full-Blown Trade War By John Liu, Zhu Lin and Abhishek Vishnoi, Bloomberg Markets Live reporters and strategists China’s most-promising industries are facing a growing threat of trade restrictions from Western governments, blurring the outlook for stocks that have the potential to fuel the nation’s market growth. The sectors under scrutiny by Europe and the US are as wide-ranging as electric vehicles, wind...

  • Arizona GOP’s latest abortion strategy: Restrict, restrict, restrict

    After a conservative majority of the Arizona Supreme Court ruled April 9 to uphold an antiquated near-total abortion ban from 1864, the shockwaves on both sides of the political aisle were immediate and obvious. Democrats decried the court’s decision, vowing to redouble efforts to pass an amendment to the state’s constitution. If passed, the Arizona Abortion Access Act would effectively negate the court’s ruling and guarantee abortion access to all Arizona citizens. Republicans faced a far...

  • UK Estimates Russian War Casualties at 450,000

    The figure is only slightly lower than Kyiv’s official estimates, where the UK Minister of Armed Forces said there were “tens of thousands more have deserted” not included in the estimation.

  • US TikTok ban would be 'devastating', UK firms warn

    UK businesses using TikTok say they could see a significant drop in sales if the app is banned in the US.

  • Uptick In Russian Online Interference In US Elections: Microsoft

    India-West News Desk SAN FRANCISCO, CA — In an alarming note, Microsoft on April 17 said Russian online campaigns to influence the U.S. presidential election has kicked into gear. This has been going on over the past 45 days, but at a slower pace than in […]

  • Iran sanctions: US and UK extend measures against Tehran

    Measures against Tehran's drone programme are issued jointly in response to Saturday's attack on Israel.

  • An Unholy Traffic: how the slave trade continued through the US civil war

    In a new book, Robert KD Colby of the University of Mississippi shows how the Confederacy remained committed to slaveryWhile the civil war is associated with the end of slavery in the US, the so-called peculiar institution survived throughout much of the Confederacy right to the end of the conflict. That’s the thought-provoking narrative of a comprehensive new book by Robert KD Colby, a history professor at the University of Mississippi.“Many Confederates saw slavery as indelibly bound up with...

  • US Should Adopt UK's 'Rwanda Plan' To Address Illegal Immigration

    US Should Adopt UK's 'Rwanda Plan' To Address Illegal Immigration Authored by Simon Hankinson via The Epoch Times, After nearly two years of legal and political challenges, Britain’s parliament has finally passed a law confirming that Rwanda is a safe place to send people who arrive in the UK illegally by sea. This is a major policy win for the Conservative government of Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and a victory for common sense. Britain, like the United States and Europe, is...

  • Cost of a Black Russian Terrier Puppy by US Region [2024]

    The Black Russian Terrier, a robust and versatile breed, is not just a protective guardian but also a loyal companion. Known for its courage and intelligence, this breed suits active families and individuals seeking a dog with both character and capability. As interest in this breed grows, it’s important to consider both the purchase and adoption routes. In the United States, the cost of a Black Russian Terrier puppy can vary significantly by region: Northeast: In areas like New York

  • UK, US and Canada impose more sanctions on Iran after Israel attack

    Coordinated sanctions take aim at drone production.

  • Millions of clueless Brits believe certain drinks are of UK origin

    A poll of 2,000 adults found 64 per cent were unaware tea typically comes from China – with 10 per cent believing the UK is its birthplace. Similarly, 71 per cent aren't aware of coffee's origins and 25 per cent don't know Champagne comes from France. More than a quarter (26 per cent) don’t know which country invented Coca-Cola and 29 per cent have no idea where sangria was created. The study was commissioned by Estrella Galicia, a Spanish beer brewed in Spain rather than the UK, to launch the...