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‘Nothing left’: Indonesia’s tourism industry fears wipeout under tax hike
Jakarta, Indonesia – After spa therapist Murniyati survived COVID-19 on a sparse salary, she thought the worst was over. But after the Indonesian government
Rural Kenyans power West’s AI revolution. Now they want more
Naivasha, Kenya – Caroline Njau comes from a family of farmers who tend to fields of maize, wheat, and potatoes in the hilly terrain near Nyahururu, 180 kilom
Carl Weathers, star of Rocky films and Predator, dies at…
Former co-stars Arnold Schwarzenegger and Sylvester Stallone pay tribute to NFL linebacker-turned-actor.Carl Weathers, who starred as nemesis-turned-friend Apol
‘We are obliged to end the war’: A new Russian…
Kyiv, Ukraine – When Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022, 32-year-old Johnny, from St Petersburg, set himself a goal. He wanted to overthrow Vladimir Puti
‘Sport is part of our resistance’: Palestine football chief Jibril…
Doha, Qatar – Palestine’s football team made history by recording their first win in the AFC Asian Cup and qualifying for the knockout stage of the 2023 edi
Brutality of oppression: Ai Weiwei speaks on Gaza, China and…
“Power is afraid of art and poets,” writes Ai Weiwei in Zodiac: A Graphic Memoir. He would know. The renowned artist is a notorious rankler of the powers th
WWE’s Vince McMahon resigns after sexual assault and trafficking lawsuit
Former employee files lawsuit accusing McMahon and another executive of sexual assault, trafficking and emotional abuse.Vince McMahon has resigned from wrestlin
Has the war on Gaza hurt Israel’s economy?
Israel’s war on Gaza, now well into its fourth month, has taken a toll on its own economy with many industries pausing business even as a few continue to get
Seeking medical care, one family races anticipated US border restrictions
Medellin, Colombia – Victor Hidalgo Lopez had already carried his three-year-old daughter through 10 countries by the time they reached Mexico. Along the way
‘Bait and switch’: Why Kenya’s no-visa policy is drawing pushback
Nairobi, Kenya – In September, Thomas Danso entered Kenya to attend the Africa Climate Summit in Nairobi by using only his Ghanaian passport and a yellow feve
Turf Club emerges the loser in Singapore’s race for land
Singapore – On a sunny Saturday afternoon in the far north of Singapore, a weekend ritual is in full swing. Racegoers at the Singapore Turf Club are crowded a
Photos: Russia unleashes massive air strikes on Ukraine
Russian missile attacks have targeted the Ukrainian cities Kyiv and Kharkiv, killing several people, wounding dozens and damaging residential buildings, officia
