Chris Krogh 
This article is a revised version of our Swamp Notes newsletter. If you want to receive the newsletter every Monday and Friday, subscribe here and it will be delivered directly to your inbox. “That’s a line pulled directly from a speech given by Ambassador Katherine Tai, the US Trade Representative, yesterday at the National Press …
Maya Devi, Ludhiana’s sole female porter, finds herself reluctantly engaging in the arduous task of carrying heavy luggage for a living. This decision was not the career path she had originally envisioned for herself, but circumstances forced her hand. Maya’s life took an unfortunate turn when her husband, Ram Kumar, a licensed railway porter at …
A tragic incident has occurred as a Russian activist has passed away while in prison. Prior to his death, he had spoken out about being subjected to torture and expressed concerns for his safety. This marks the first reported death in custody of a Russian opponent of the war in Ukraine. The activist, Anatoly Berezikov, …
INQUIRER.net executives were engaged in an enlightening session as Aaron Casanova and Aliya Itzkowitz shared their insights on the Google News Initiative Digital Revenue Launchpad. This program, a collaboration between Google and FT Strategies, aims to empower publishers in Southeast Asia with the knowledge and skills to strengthen their digital revenue strategies. Imee Alcantara, the …
Pope Francis was discharged from the Rome hospital on Friday after undergoing successful abdominal surgery to repair a hernia and remove scarring. His surgeon, Dr. Sergio Alfieri, stated that the pontiff is now in better health than before the surgery. Smiling and waving to well-wishers, Francis left the hospital in a wheelchair and expressed his …
An American man was apprehended in southern Germany for his involvement in the death of one U.S. tourist and an assault on another near Neuschwanstein castle. The incident took place near the Marienbruecke on Wednesday afternoon, a famous bridge over a gorge close to the castle that offers a stunning view. According to police, the …
1/2 South Korea’s military successfully retrieved a fragment of the rocket employed by North Korea in its unsuccessful endeavor to launch a surveillance satellite into orbit, as stated by officials on Friday. The salvage operation was conducted by South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff and the retrieved debris was recovered from the depths of the …
A tragic accident in Canada has claimed the lives of at least 15 people. A semi-trailer truck collided with a bus carrying senior citizens to a casino, and authorities are warning that the death toll may still rise. The circumstances of the accident, including which vehicle had the right of way, are still unclear. …
CNN — As the Fall-Winter 2023 fashion shows come to a close, it is evident that there was a striking absence of plus-size models on the runways of New York, London, Milan, and Paris. This lack of representation is particularly notable in light of the recent introduction of several weight loss medications in the US …
Tech firm Ultra has developed an AI-powered tool called Publican that it believes can help analysts identify products on the platform Temu that may have been created using forced labor from the Uyghur population in China. Ultra’s founder and CEO, Ram Ben Tzion, expressed concerns about the potential for illicit goods to enter the country …