Islamabad, Pakistan – When Omar Ayub Khan, the leader of the opposition and a member of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), presented the party’s charter of demands to Ayaz Sadiq, the speaker of the country’s National Assembly, on Thursday, it seemed like the longstanding impasse between the government and the nation’s most popular party might finally be … Read more
The incoming Trump administration has promised sweeping deportations of undocumented people and little empathy for those seeking refuge in the U.S. Despite that, migrants continue to make the dangerous journey north through Mexico to get to the U.S. border. We hop on a freight train with some migrants to find out why. Source link
Supporters of Imran Khan have protested outside Pakistan's parliament, after a court sentenced Khan to jail. Source link
The Australian Open’s YouTube livestream shows the players as animated avatars, though the action is real. Australian Open TV/Screenshot by NPR hide caption toggle caption Australian Open TV/Screenshot by NPR Tennis fans worldwide can stream Australian Open matches online, with a catch: The players on screen aren’t real human beings, but video game-like avatars on … Read more
For a second day in a row, the United States Senate has weighed nominees for key positions in President-elect Donald Trump’s cabinet, grilling candidates on their backgrounds and qualifications. Wednesday was a busy day for the Senate, as it held hearings for six Trump nominees, including heavy-hitters like Senator Marco Rubio — his pick to be … Read more
South Korea’s impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol has been detained for questioning by police over insurrection charges Source link
Three major Los Angeles sports teams have paid tribute to first responders and offered solace to fans as they returned to action in the fire-ravaged city. The Los Angeles Rams reached the second round of the NFL playoffs, while the Lakers and Clippers played their NBA games on Monday. “Sports are a lot of things … Read more
Vehicles and trucks for export wait for transportation from a port in Yantai in eastern China’s Shandong province on Jan. 2, 2025. AP/CHINATOPIX/AP hide caption toggle caption AP/CHINATOPIX/AP HONG KONG — China’s exports in December grew at a faster pace than expected, as factories rushed to fill orders to beat higher tariffs that U.S. President-elect … Read more
Electoral body says President Mahamat Idriss Deby’s party secured 124 of 188 National Assembly seats in vote boycotted by opposition. Chad’s governing party has taken the majority of seats in last month’s parliamentary election that was mostly boycotted by opposition parties, according to provisional results. President Mahamat Idriss Deby’s party, the Patriotic Salvation Movement, has … Read more
The government provides HIV medicines free of charge. Yet in one indigenous territory, cases and deaths are increasing at an alarming rate. (Image credit: Adam Williams for NPR) Source link