India’s parliament, not a court of law, is the best place to debate the issue of same-sex marriage, an influential government minister said on Friday, as the country’s top court heard appeals asking for such unions to be recognised.
Is India’s population boom a blessing or a curse?
India’s population, more than 1.4 billion, has surpassed that of mainland China, new United Nations data released this week showed. By summer, it will have about 2.9 million more people than the mainland and Hong Kong combined,
China accused of targeting critics overseas
U.S. authorities say China was operating a secret police station inside a New York building. The U.S. says it’s part of a global pattern of China’s communist government going after those who oppose it,
Kerry says US must work with China to reach global climate goals: ‘No way that any one country can solve this crisis’
John Kerry, the U.S. special presidential envoy for climate, said on Friday the U.S. must work with China to reach global climate goals, even as relations between the two superpowers remain tense. “There’s no way that any one country can solve this crisis,
Fear of China increases the risk of conflict
For good measure, he also downed several UFOs that probably had nothing to do with the Chinese military, and then crowed: “Make no mistake … if China threatens our sovereignty, we will act. …” This was soon followed by the first meeting of the House Select Committee on China.
U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai insists during Tokyo visit that U.S. is not seeking to ‘decouple’ from China
Washington is not seeking to decouple the American economy from China’s, U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai said Thursday while on a visit to Tokyo. Tai, who is on her fourth visit to Japan after being appointed the top U.
Residents of East Palestine concerned about home values
Melissa Henry already had a lot on her plate before a Norfolk Southern train derailed in East Palestine about a mile away from her home on February 3, spilling toxic chemicals into the air. She was …
Train derailment in East Palestine should be a wake-up call for N.J. lawmakers | Opinion
The Professional Fire Fighters of New Jersey (PFANJ) call on New Jersey state lawmakers to move forward quickly with legislation to dramatically improve rail safety.
Largest Chinese Company Eyes Entering Tajik Market
A number of Chinese companies, including Alibaba Group (an e-commerce company), are interested in opening branches in Tajikistan, according to the State Committee for Investments and State Property …
Preferred Hotels & Resorts Adds 10 New Member Properties This Spring
Preferred Hotels & Resorts, the world’s largest independent hotel brand, added ten new properties to its portfolio this spring in destinations ranging from the Austrian Alps to the beaches of Sri …