Can India’s Eurasian trade corridor give China a run for its money?
A newly announced economic corridor stretching from India to Europe could help accelerate economic development, as well as counter China’s growing international influence.
Day: September 15, 2023
Severe neglect of disabled Whatcom County man costs taxpayers nearly $23M
The state Department of Social and Health Services and Northwest Regional Council will pay $23 million over the severe neglect of a developmentally disabled man.
Sergeant Sentenced to 25 Years in Prison for Fatal Shooting Still in Army 4 Months Later
The law firm representing Daniel Perry told Military.com it is aiming to keep him in the Army pending a military separation board decision or a pardon from Texas Gov. Greg Abbott.
Pakistan raises petrol, diesel prices by record amount
Pakistan on Friday announced a record rise in petrol and diesel prices, the second big increase in two weeks for the South Asian nation that is already struggling with high inflation.
A year after Mahsa Amini’s death: Repression and defiance in Iran
The last year gave the world a glimpse of the seething anger just below the surface of Iran’s repressive society. But it also highlighted the resilience of the regime.
Diamonds and diplomacy: How ex-US Ambassador Robert Olson fell from grace
High-flying former ambassador brought down by ethics scandals and a conviction for illegal lobbying.
U.S. cyclist Sepp Kuss is set to win Spain’s La Vuelta. His biggest rivals? His team
American Sepp Kuss is poised to win La Vuelta, a cycling jewel. To do it, he needs help from two teammates who have won six grand tour titles between them.
Rishi Sunak to Ban ‘American Bully XL’ Dogs in the U.K.
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced steps to outlaw the dogs on Friday, after a string of deaths and a social media campaign piled pressure on the government to act.
Rishi Sunak to Ban ‘American Bully XL’ Dogs in the U.K.
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced steps to outlaw the dogs on Friday, after a string of deaths and a social media campaign piled pressure on the government to act.
Prosecutors in DC election case concerned about harassment, ‘intimidation’ from Trump, judge says
Federal prosecutors in the case charging Donald Trump with scheming to overturn the 2020 presidential election are alleging that the former president has targeted individuals with threats, harassment and inflammatory statements, a judge says.