Indian authorities riding bulldozers have razed a number of properties in a New Delhi neighborhood before the Supreme Court halted the demolitions days after religious violence shook the area and saw dozens arrested. On Wednesday morning, bulldozers demolished a string of shops on the roadside in Jahangirpuri while the owners peered out from windows in … Read more
As momentous as Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is, the most strategically important event in recent weeks was the global economic war between Russia and the US and its allies. Russia, however, has been preparing to confront the West and challenge the Western socio-economic model for a long time. Russia’s strategic interests in Ukraine are well-known. … Read more
The author on her wedding day. (Photo: Photo Courtesy of Allison Shiozawa Miles) The author on her wedding day. (Photo: Photo Courtesy of Allison Shiozawa Miles) I didn’t want to change my last name. I dragged my feet as a young 21-year-old bride, waging an internal battle between my desire to maintain my identity with … Read more
China’s strict system of censorship is struggling against the onslaught of complaints from Shanghai, as residents find creative ways to get around bans on words, hashtags and even lyrics from the national anthem. As the weeks-long lockdown in the city of 25 million prompted widespread food shortages, delivery failures and fatal healthcare disruptions, the government … Read more
Hostomel, Ukraine CNN – Dmitry Nekazakov was walking his dog before he went to work when the Russian shelling started on Hostomel, a city on the outskirts of the capital, Kyiv. The sky buzzed with low-flying helicopters from which Russian troops jumped, while rockets rained down. It was 6:40 am on February 24, the first … Read more