Hong Kong police accuse mobile game of promoting ‘armed revolution’
The crackdown on the video game and its users is just the latest in what democracy and human rights advocates say is an erosion of Hong Kong’s civil rights and freedoms.
Why rare earth elements are central to U.S.-China trade talks
Trade talks between the U.S. and China are entering the third day in London. At the heart of the negotiations are rare earth elements, which are used in many pieces of sophisticated technology.
Hungarians declare resistance to Orbán’s government with a large protest
It was the latest anti-government protest since Orbán’s party pushed through a law in March, and a constitutional amendment the following month, that effectively banned public LGBTQ+ events.
Argentina’s top court upholds Cristina Fernández de Kirchner’s corruption conviction
Former Argentine President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner — one of Latin America’s most recognizable political figures — is facing 6 years in prison and a lifetime ban from office after a major corruption conviction upheld.
Despite high stakes, some Iranians greet U.S. nuclear deal news with a shrug
President Trump has launched high-stakes talks with Iran over its nuclear program, but ordinary Iranians are unmoved.
U.S.-China trade talks continue for a 2nd day in London
Chinese exports of rare earth minerals, which are vital to carmakers and other industries, and China’s access to high-end technology from the U.S., including computer chips, are high on the agenda.
K-pop group BTS set to reunite as two more members complete military service
BTS has been on a break since June 2022 to focus on solo projects and serve in the South Korean military. All of the group’s members are scheduled to finish mandatory enlistment by the end of June.
A look at the parallels between Hungary and the U.S.
NPR’s Steve Inskeep and Leila Fadel talk about the parallels in the domestic policies of Hungary and the U.S.
The reaction as Trump’s travel ban on citizens from a dozen countries takes effect
President Trump’s travel ban on citizens from 12 countries went into effect today. Reaction to the ban has been more muted than to the bans of Trump’s first term.
Students from India and China Rethink Studying in the U.S.
The United States hosts many students and scientific researchers from the world’s two largest countries, India and China. The U.S. is seen as one of the best places to get and education and on the cutting edge of innovation. But a series of moves by th…
Low turnout scuttles Italy referendum on citizenship
The referendum, which sought to reduce the time it takes to become a naturalized citizen from 10 years to five, failed because fewer than 50% of eligible voters took part in two days of voting.
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