When New York was Irish, in summers long ago
An extract from Michael Scanlon’s book on his life growing up in Irish America, “Rolling Up the Rug: An American Irish Story.” “They were… Read More »When New York was Irish, in summers long ago
Plastic surgeon’s 6-week suspension for professional misconduct ‘slap on the wrist’: former patient | CBC News
A Manitoba woman who was injured by a plastic surgeon more than a decade ago is worried after the doctor was temporarily suspended for medical… Read More »Plastic surgeon’s 6-week suspension for professional misconduct ‘slap on the wrist’: former patient | CBC News
The view from India newsletter: Will the Iran-Israel ceasefire hold?
(This article is part of the View From India newsletter curated by The Hindu’s foreign affairs experts. To get the newsletter in your inbox every… Read More »The view from India newsletter: Will the Iran-Israel ceasefire hold?
China’s ‘Small and Beautiful’ BRI model boosting Africa’s green transition, experts say
WANG XIAOYING/CHINA DAILY China’s Belt and Road Initiative is pivoting toward “small and beautiful” projects in Africa, a strategic shift designed to foster more sustainable… Read More »China’s ‘Small and Beautiful’ BRI model boosting Africa’s green transition, experts say
Linchpin of a better world
LI MIN/CHINA DAILY The United Nations marks its 80th anniversary this year — a milestone usually observed with a series of commemorative events. Yet this… Read More »Linchpin of a better world
Central government approval is fundamental principle, legal safeguard of Grand Living Buddha reincarnation: signed article
The following is a signed article by Li Hui, assistant researcher at College of Philosophy, Nankai University. Approval from the Central Government is the Fundamental… Read More »Central government approval is fundamental principle, legal safeguard of Grand Living Buddha reincarnation: signed article
Lot-drawing ceremony is a traditional religious ritual and historical convention that must be upheld in reincarnation of Living Buddhas: signed article
The following is a signed article by Liu Huan, an assistant research fellow at the Institute of Ethnology and Anthropology, Chinese Academy of Social Sciences.… Read More »Lot-drawing ceremony is a traditional religious ritual and historical convention that must be upheld in reincarnation of Living Buddhas: signed article
New Dubai rental scam: Expats frustrated after ‘agents’ collect deposits, then vanish
For many expats moving to Dubai, finding affordable housing is one of the top priorities as they try to balance city life with tight budgets.… Read More »New Dubai rental scam: Expats frustrated after ‘agents’ collect deposits, then vanish
US Senate to begin voting on Trump’s ‘big beautiful bill’
The US Senate has begun a marathon vote on a sprawling budget that is critical to President Donald Trump’s agenda, but the spending plan is… Read More »US Senate to begin voting on Trump’s ‘big beautiful bill’
Is Canada now free of internal trade barriers? Not yet, says expert | CBC News
Federal and provincial leaders are working to dismantle internal trade barriers that push up the cost of goods and make it harder to do business… Read More »Is Canada now free of internal trade barriers? Not yet, says expert | CBC News