Women rights advocates raise voices at UN amid global trend of backsliding on hard-won rights so far.
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Indian in Australia sentenced to 40 years for “elaborately executed” rapes of 5 women
Dhankhar had posted fake job advertisements to lure women before drugging them in or near his home in Sydney. The former IT consultant then groped and raped the women, the Australian Associated Press reported. He also filmed his crimes for his future sexual gratification, the report said.
Is US headed for “Trump recession”? Economic worries mount over tariff wars, workforce cuts, spending freeze
The US federal government reduced its payrolls by 10,000 in a potential harbinger of the alarm being sounded by the stock market, consumer confidence and other measures of where the economy is headed. Since January, the economic policy uncertainty index has spiked 41 per cent to a level, 334.5, that in the past signalled a recession.
UN report observes one in four countries witnessed backlash against women’s rights in 2024
A latest-released UN report observes one in four countries witnessed backlash against women’s rights in 2024
US President Donald Trump threatens reciprocal tariffs on lumber, dairy from Canada
US President Donald Trump threatens reciprocal tariffs on lumber, dairy from Canada
Analysts warn of China advances in Myanmar, see Marco Rubio as key to US response
In a subsequent policy statement, Rubio argued for a pragmatic foreign policy that makes America more secure, “stronger and more prosperous.”
European Union leaders vow to ramp up funding to defend their own nations, Ukraine
European Union leader vow to ramp up funding to defend their own nations, Ukraine
US, Canada diplomats discuss trade amid new tariff announcement by Trump
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters that Trump spoke with top officials at automakers Ford, General Motors and Stellantis before announcing the tariff delays. She said Trump urged the automakers to move their Mexican and Canadian production to the United States to avoid the tariffs altogether.
Turkey considering sending peacekeeping troops to war-torn Ukraine amid US snub
Turkey considering sending peacekeeping troops to war-torn Ukraine following US snub after fiery meeting between Trump and Zelenskyy
Israel rescues 10 Indian workers from West Bank
Israel rescues 10 Indian workers from West Bank who were trapped in the area amid the ongoing conflict in Gaza
