Business
Coastal Communities Reconsider Livelihoods Amidst Deadly Boat Strikes
Coastal communities in Colombia and Ecuador are reconsidering ocean livelihoods as U.S. boat strikes claim over 200 lives.
Author: Tahir Rihat
Tahir Rihat (also known as Tahir Bilal) is an independent journalist, activist, and digital media professional from the Chenab Valley of Jammu and Kashmir, India. He is best known for his work as the Online Editor at The Chenab Times.
International
Taiwan Grapples with Infiltration Fears Amidst Mainland Spouses
Taiwan faces a delicate balancing act: protecting its democracy from infiltration without profiling its mainland-born spouses.
Business
Belgium’s Fry Capital Faces Glut as Potato Surplus Hits Exports
Belgium's record potato harvest creates a surplus, compounded by US tariffs and Asian competition, impacting its famed fry industry.
International
Muslims Worldwide Observe Eid Amidst Regional Conflicts and Hardship
Muslims globally marked Eid al-Adha with subdued celebrations due to ongoing wars and economic crises across the Middle East.
Disasters
Laos Cave Rescue: Five Freed as Water Levels Drop, Two Still Missing
Five miners freed from Laos cave after over a week; two still missing. Water pumped out to enable escape.
News
Colombia’s Presidential Race: Leftist Frontrunner Faces Far-Right Challenger
Colombia's presidential election pits a leading leftist candidate against a surging far-right challenger, with regional implications.
News
Italy Cancels Ye and Travis Scott Concerts Amid Security and Social Concerns
Italy cancels concerts by Ye and Travis Scott due to public order and safety concerns, with Jewish leaders objecting to Ye's performances.
News
US Defense Chief Urges Asian Allies to Boost Contributions for Aid
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth urged Asian military leaders to increase their contributions to security to receive more U.S. assistance.
News
Iran’s World Cup Dreams Hinge on Turkish Training Amidst Visa Delays
Iran's World Cup soccer team trains in Turkey, awaiting US visas amidst geopolitical tensions.
Business
Canadian Auto Venture’s Brief Stint Offers Cautionary Tale Amid Tariff Debates
The short-lived Bricklin car venture, heavily funded by New Brunswick, offers a cautionary tale for current trade policy debates.