Comparing China’s Engagement in Africa and Latin America
There are substantial commonalities in Beijing’s engagement between the two regions, but also differences that provide insights into how China-based entities make, and adapt, policies.
Day: October 20, 2023
US confirms American contractor died during drone alert on Iraqi base
A US civilian contractor suffered a “cardiac episode” and died while personnel were taking cover from a suspected drone attack on al-Asad Airbase in Iraq on Wednesday, Pentagon Press Secretary Brg. Gen. Patrick Ryder told reporters on Thursday night.
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Florida man convicted of murdering wife in dispute over ‘Zombie House Flipping’ appearance
A Florida man has been found guilty of murdering his wife after a dispute over whether they should appear together on a home-renovation television show.
Egypt peace summit may struggle to foster unity on Gaza conflict
Egypt is hosting a summit on the Gaza crisis, but the absence of key leaders, including the US, has lowered expectations for its outcome. The summit aims to bring together Arab and European heads of state to discuss the ongoing conflict in Gaza and the…
White House asks Congress for US$106 billion for Ukraine, Israel
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Italy ordered to compensate 3 migrants for ‘inhumane and degrading treatment’
The ECHR found Italy guilty of subjecting three Tunisian migrants to “inhumane and degrading treatment” in its reception centre in Lampedusa.
How Israeli Civilians Are Using A.I. to Help Identify Victims
Brothers and Sisters for Israel formed initially to protest judiciary reform. After Oct. 7, they shifted their mission to helping victims of the attacks, and together with volunteers from Israel’s leading tech companies, created a sophisticated data op…
Cleveland museum sues to stop seizure of statue believed to depict Marcus Aurelius
The Cleveland Museum of Art has sued New York City authorities over their seizure of a headless bronze statue believed to depict the Roman emperor and philosopher Marcus Aurelius.
‘Killers of the Flower Moon’ is but one story of destructive policies against Native Americans
The book and film about murder on Osage lands is one small chapter in the much larger story of an entire nation built on land theft and stolen wealth.
The weaponization of our empathies in the Israel-Hamas war
All infliction of human suffering is wrong, and we should all be willing and able to object to and resist it whenever we see it.