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Rallies across US after ICE agent kills Renee Nicole Good in Minneapolis
Protests erupt after ICE agent fatally shoots mother of three, fuelling anger at Trump's hardline immigration crackdown.
Categories: South Asia
Aryna Sabalenka wins Brisbane title ahead of Australian Open
World no 1 becomes back-to-back champion at the Brisbane International with a straight-sets victory over Marta Kostyuk.
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Stopping wars or waging them?
We compare and contrast Trump’s bid for a peacemaker legacy with the military strikes launched during his second term.
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At least three Palestinians killed in overnight Israeli attacks on Gaza
Seven others have been wounded in the latest attacks carried out in violation of the October ceasefire.
Categories: South Asia
Myanmar’s military holds second phase of elections amid civil war
Polls have opened in 100 townships across the country, with the military claiming 52 percent turnout in the first round.
Categories: South Asia
Myanmar’s military holds second phase of elections amid civil war
Polls have opened in 100 townships across the country, with the military claiming 52 percent turnout in the first round.
Categories: South Asia
Israeli forces raid Palestinian wedding in occupied East Jerusalem
Israeli forces raided a Palestinian wedding ceremony in occupied East Jerusalem, firing live bullets and stun grenades.
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Israeli forces raid Palestinian wedding in occupied East Jerusalem
Israeli forces raided a Palestinian wedding ceremony in occupied East Jerusalem, firing live bullets and stun grenades.
Categories: South Asia
Syria live: SDF fighters pull out of Aleppo after deadly battles
Dozens of people have been killed in the clashes with more than 150,000 displaced.
Categories: South Asia
Syria live: SDF fighters pull out of Aleppo after deadly battles
Dozens of people have been killed in the clashes with more than 150,000 displaced.
Categories: South Asia
A ghost town votes in Myanmar election’s second phase
Hpapun was once a bustling town with its own airport. Now it's empty and Sunday's election there is meaningless.
Categories: South Asia
A ghost town votes in Myanmar election’s second phase
Hpapun was once a bustling town with its own airport. Now it's empty and Sunday's election there is meaningless.
Categories: South Asia
On Immigration Policy and the U.S. Economy
Immigrants significantly benefit the U.S. economy by growing the labor force, filling essential jobs in sectors like services, construction, and tech. In this episode, panelists discuss the effects of recent refugee and immigration policy developments on the U.S. economy.
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Background Reading:
- This article outlines the critical role immigrants have long played in boosting the U.S. economy and GDP.
- This article highlights how the second Trump administration has ramped up immigration enforcement, putting pressure on federal, state, and local agencies to meet the president’s deportation goals.
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Host: Nelson W. Cunningham, Former President, McLarty Associates; Former Senior Advisor for Economic Affairs, U.S. Department of State; Former Special Advisor on Western Hemisphere Affairs; CFR Member
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Guests: Steven A. Camarota, Director of Research, Center for Immigration Studies
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Andrea R. Flores, Founder, America’s Promise
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Pia Orrenius, Vice President and Senior Economist, Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas
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Categories: Defense Policy
Somali minister says Israel plans to expel Gaza Palestinians to Somaliland
Defence minister says Somalia has 'confirmed information' that Israel plans to forcibly move Palestinians to Somaliland.
Categories: South Asia
Last SDF fighters leave Syria’s Aleppo after days of deadly clashes
Aleppo governor says last SDF fighters have left the city after the Syrian army took control of the Sheikh Maqsoud area.
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,417
These are the key developments from day 1,417 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
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US launches new attacks against ISIL in Syria over deadly ambush
US military says the strikes are in response to an ISIL ambush that killed three American personnel in Palmyra.
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Nicaragua frees dozens of prisoners amid pressure from Trump administration
Opposition groups say release triggered by 'political chess moves' following US abduction of Venezuela's Nicolas Maduro.
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Barcelona vs Real Madrid: Supercopa final 2026 – El Clasico, teams, start
Barcelona and Real Madrid bring the El Clasico to Spanish Super Cup final for a third year as the latter defend crown.
Categories: South Asia
Colombia’s Petro on US threats and whether he fears Maduro’s fate
Colombia’s president responds to US pressure and what it means for sovereignty and stability in Latin America.
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