South Korea begins removing border propaganda speakers
SEOUL, South Korea — South Korea’s military said Monday it had begun removing loudspeakers along its border with rival North Korea in a move aimed at reducing tensions. The speakers…
Pakistan resumes forced expulsions of 1.4 million Afghan refugees despite UN concerns
PESHAWAR, Pakistan — Authorities in Pakistan have resumed the forced deportations of Afghan refugees after the federal government declined to extend a key deadline for their stay, officials said Monday.…
A year after a bloody uprising, Bangladesh is far from political stability
DHAKA, Bangladesh — Abdur Rahman Tarif was talking to his sister Meherunnesa over the phone when the voice on the other end of the call suddenly fell silent. In that…
Afghanistan has its ‘sharpest surge’ ever of child malnutrition, UN agency says
ISLAMABAD — Afghanistan is seeing its sharpest-ever surge of child malnutrition, the World Food Program said Monday, adding it needed $539 million to help the country’s most vulnerable families. Almost…
Far-right figure Tommy Robinson arrested for train station assault in UK
The 42-year-old was detained by the British Transport Police after disembarking from a flight from Portugal. Police in the United Kingdom have arrested the anti-Muslim and anti-immigrant activist Tommy Robinson…
JD Vance called California’s congressional map ‘outrageous.’ It’s not an outlier
Texas Republicans, at President Donald Trump’s urging, are preparing to redraw the state’s congressional map in a way that could flip up to five seats to the GOP in 2026.…
Dems Are in Their “Revenge Gerrymander” Era and This Zellennial Candidate Is Here for It
HOUSTON, TEXAS – APRIL 1: A detail view of the Texas state flag on Day 2 of the Fayez Sarofim & Co. U.S. Men’s Clay Court Championship at River Oaks…
US Democrats block vote on Trump-backed Texas redistricting map
Texas House fails to establish quorum as dozens of Democrats flee state to block redrawn congressional map. Democratic state legislators in Texas have blocked a vote on a United States…
July building permit numbers up more than 35% in Fort Smith metro
Fort Smith metro building activity dropped in July from June, but continues to top 2024 comparisons. Building permits issued in Fort Smith, Greenwood, and Van Buren totaled $26.643 million, up…
Milei vetoes pension, disability spending increases as Argentina feels cuts
Despite his austerity measures, the president’s party is expected to do well in the crucial October mid-term elections. Argentina’s libertarian president, Javier Milei, has vetoed bills aimed at increasing pensions…