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Six weeks ago, a van piled high with flowers pulled up at the International Criminal Court’s detention center in The Hague. The court also received deliveries of birthday cards. Lots and lots of them. They were all for the newest inmate, Rodrigo Duterte, the former president of the Philippines, who turned 80 on March 28. … Read more
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed hope for a a full and lasting ceasefire with Russia beginning Monday, stating that he plans to travel to Turkey for direct negotiations with Russian President Vladimir Putin. “We await a full and lasting ceasefire, starting from tomorrow, to provide the necessary basis for diplomacy. There is no point in … Read more
Initiation Dear Diary: It was the early 2000s. I had been resisting my friends’ invitations to join them in a night of dancing at one of those only-in-New-York, late-night parties held in the kind of dark, crowded clubs that were tucked into quiet streets along the Hudson River at the time. Intense, sweat-soaked group experiences … Read more
Donald Trump’s effort to secure peace in Ukraine is reaching a decisive moment with Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelenskiy challenging Vladimir Putin to engage in talks this week. Following a weekend of hectic diplomacy, Zelenskiy said he will travel to Istanbul on May 15 where Putin has proposed direct negotiations between the two countries. But the fragile … Read more
U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent and U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer address the media after trade talks with China in Geneva, Switzerland, May 11, 2025. | Photo Credit: Reuters The United States and China on Sunday (May 11, 2025) said progress had been made after a weekend of talks aimed at de-escalating trade … Read more
Justice B.R. Gavai will be sworn in as the 52nd Chief Justice of India on May 14, 2025 and will be the first Buddhist CJI. File | Photo Credit: The Hindu Chief Justice of India-designate Justice B.R. Gavai, believes that trolls who scandalise the court on social media and resort to personal attacks against judges … Read more
In the deep, rich, arcane history of Naruto, perhaps no character has been given quite the legendary stature that Hashirama Senju has. Often referred to as the First Hokage and the “God of Shinobi,” Hashirama was a warrior of unrivaled power, who established the Hidden Leaf Village and even fought against the likes of Madara … Read more
US announces trade deal with China The US on Sunday announced that it had struck a trade deal with China after two days of negotiation facilitated by the Swiss government in Geneva. The details of the deals have not been announced yet.The weekend talks marked a significant step toward thawing US-China trade relations as ahead … Read more
President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine responded cautiously on Sunday morning to Russia’s offer of direct talks, calling it a “positive sign” but insisting that President Vladimir V. Putin must agree to an immediate cease-fire first. Mr. Zelensky’s comments came hours after Mr. Putin rejected a cease-fire and instead proposed that direct talks between representatives of … Read more
When Gov. Kathy Hochul first took office in 2021, she was a relative unknown. Few New Yorkers knew how to pronounce her name, let alone what Ms. Hochul, Andrew M. Cuomo’s seldom-seen lieutenant governor, stood for. Since then, she has honed an executive style that is equal parts practical and protective. And while many elements … Read more