India’s recent rice ban sent people into a panic. Here’s what’s going on now
World
August 4, 2023
India’s recent rice ban sent people into a panic. Here’s what’s going on now
New York CNN — Last month, the Indian government announced an abrupt ban on exporting non-basmati white rice, which includes…
Iran proposes long jail terms, AI surveillance and crackdown on influencers in harsh new hijab law
Middle East
August 4, 2023
Iran proposes long jail terms, AI surveillance and crackdown on influencers in harsh new hijab law
CNN — Just weeks ahead of the one-year anniversary of the mass protests sparked by the death of Mahsa Amini,…
Drought-stricken Mexico is turning to a controversial technology to make it rain
World
August 2, 2023
Drought-stricken Mexico is turning to a controversial technology to make it rain
As an extreme drought grips Mexico, leading to crop losses, a lack of water and higher food prices, the government…
Sweden and Denmark consider ban on Quran-burning protests as security fears rise
Middle East
August 2, 2023
Sweden and Denmark consider ban on Quran-burning protests as security fears rise
CNN — A spate of Quran-burning protests in Sweden and Denmark has caused angry demonstrations in Muslim-majority countries, heightened security…
At least 16 people dead from heat-related causes as South Korea swelters under high temperatures
World
August 2, 2023
At least 16 people dead from heat-related causes as South Korea swelters under high temperatures
Seoul CNN — At least 16 people have died from heat-related illnesses in South Korea as the country swelters under…
Why Trump’s latest indictment will reverberate for years to come
World
August 2, 2023
Why Trump’s latest indictment will reverberate for years to come
CNN — “The United States of America v. Donald J. Trump” instantly became one of the most consequential documents in…
Most Israelis oppose the court overhaul. But a minority is backing Netanyahu to the hilt
World
August 2, 2023
Most Israelis oppose the court overhaul. But a minority is backing Netanyahu to the hilt
CNN — When thousands of people hit Israel’s streets to protest against the passage of the first law in the…
China spy agency’s social media debut calls for ‘all members of society’ to combat espionage
World
August 2, 2023
China spy agency’s social media debut calls for ‘all members of society’ to combat espionage
Hong Kong CNN — China’s highly secretive civilian spy agency has launched a public account on a major social media…
Heaviest rainfall in 140 years drenches Beijing while Typhoon Khanun hits Japan’s Okinawa
World
August 2, 2023
Heaviest rainfall in 140 years drenches Beijing while Typhoon Khanun hits Japan’s Okinawa
CNN — Severe flooding in Beijing was caused by the heaviest rainfall in 140 years, according to local meteorologists, and…
What we know about an American woman and her daughter who were kidnapped in Haiti 6 days ago
World
August 2, 2023
What we know about an American woman and her daughter who were kidnapped in Haiti 6 days ago
Six days since American nurse Alix Dorsainvil and her daughter were kidnapped from the community ministry where she works in…