China has committed “serious human rights violations” against Uyghur Muslims in its northwestern region of Xinjiang, which may amount to “crimes against humanity” according to a long-awaited report released Wednesday by the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights.Story Published at: September 01, 2022 at 09:39AM
China may have committed ‘crimes against humanity’ in Xinjiang, UN report finds
Taiwan shoots down unidentified drone over island near China
Taiwan says it has shot down an unidentified civilian drone over one of its islands that lies just a few kilometers from mainland China.Story Published at: September 01, 2022 at 09:41AM
Opinion: US companies are committing to hiring refugees. More should follow suit
One year ago, the world collapsed for Sayed Kabir Kamall, an Afghan of Uzbek heritage. Kabir had worked in procurement for the US embassy in Afghanistan and, in his spare time, was a popular musician, recording music in support of the Afghan military. But by August 15, Kabul fell, and the next day, Kabir gathered his wife and their two […]
41% of Black and minority workers in the UK are suffering racism on the job
More than two in five Black, brown and minority ethnic workers in the United Kingdom say they have faced racism on the job, according to a new study. Story Published at: September 01, 2022 at 02:09PM
Saudi Arabia seizes record 47 million amphetamine pills hidden in flour shipment
Authorities in Saudi Arabia have confiscated 47 million amphetamine pills which were hidden in a flour shipment, in an operation described as the biggest one-time drug smuggling attempt in terms of narcotics seized.Story Published at: September 01, 2022 at 01:55PM
Strikes sweep Britain as soaring inflation savages living standards
Workers in the United Kingdom have had enough of falling living standards. Story Published at: September 01, 2022 at 12:53PM
Analysis: China still needs Wall Street. A rare agreement with the US is proof
A new deal between the United States and China aims to draw a line under one of the biggest disputes in global business: how Chinese companies listed on Wall Street should be audited. Story Published at: September 01, 2022 at 03:22AM
Sam’s Club is raising its membership by $5
Add a Sam’s Club membership to the list of subscriptions that are getting more expensive.Story Published at: August 31, 2022 at 10:21PM
Major economies accused of ‘backsliding’ on emissions as G20 climate meet ends in failure
Some of the world’s major economies are “backsliding” on their emissions commitments, the UK’s climate delegate Alok Sharma said on Thursday, a day after a meeting of the Group of 20 (G20) nations failed to adopt a joint communiqué at climate talks.Story Published at: September 01, 2022 at 12:51PM
Gibraltar races to stop oil leak from beached cargo ship after collision with gas tanker
A cargo ship that collided with a natural gas tanker earlier this week off Gibraltar has “crumpled” and was leaking oil Thursday, according to authorities who said efforts were underway to salvage the vessel.Story Published at: September 01, 2022 at 01:10PM