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US Journalist Detained at Yangon Airport Shortly Before Departure

Danny Fenster is a US journalist working for Frontier Myanmar, a local English-language publication.

May 25, 2021

By IANS

North Korea Has Only 15 Approved Socialist Haircuts; Kim Jong-un Bans Skinny Jeans and Mullets

Mullets and other unauthorized hairstyles are anti-socialist behavior, according to the new Korean law.

May 23, 2021

By Trishna Das

AP Fires Jewish Journalist For Pro-Palestinian Tweets; Pressured by Conservative Media?

Jewish journalist Emily Wilder fired by AP on the grounds of violating news agency's social media policy, resulting in public outcry.

May 22, 2021

By Suman Priya Mendonca

Fact-Check: Did Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot Say She Would Only Do Interviews with Black, Brown Reporters?

Several news outlets reported that Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced that she would not do interviews with white journalists.

May 21, 2021

By Manthan C.

Ted Cruz Calls US Military 'Pansies,' Compares 'Woke' and 'Emasculated' Ad with Russian Military Ad, Gets Slammed on Twitter

Ted Cruz tweeted out a TikTok video comparison of military ad campaigns in the United States and Russia.

May 21, 2021

By Manthan C.

Tesla Belonging to Alexandria Ocasio Cortez Spotted Outside Whole Foods After Lobbying Against EV Maker?

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez was also responsible for thwarting Whole Food's parent company, Amazon's plans to open a new headquarters in New York City.

May 20, 2021

By Manthan C.

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US Sells Israel $735 Million Worth of Precision-Guided Weapons as Gaza Bombing Rages

The proposed sale includes the joint direct attack munitions (JDAM) and GBU-39 small diameter bombs.

May 18, 2021

By IANS

UNSC: India Condemns Hamas Rocket Attack That Killed Indian Nurse

India, however, also reiterated its support for the Palestinian cause and condemned the retaliatory attacks by Israel.

May 17, 2021

By IANS

'Snowdrop' Petition: Blue House Releases Official Statement; Will Jisoo–Jung Hae In Drama Air?

According to the latest information on the status of Jung Hae In–Jisoo starrer drama Snowdrop, Blue House has released an official statement.

May 16, 2021

By Suman Priya Mendonca

Hong Kong Freezes $500 Million of China Critic Media Tycoon Jimmy Lai's Assets

The frozen assets amount to as much as 70 percent of Lai's shares in his Next Digital media company and his holdings in three other companies.

May 14, 2021

By Jacob J

Singapore Not Under Circuit Breaker but Phase 2 Heightened Alert: Here is All You Need to Know

Singapore has termed its new measures against COVID-19 as Heightened Alert. Here are the do's and don'ts.

May 14, 2021

By Suman Priya Mendonca

Matt Gaetz's Wingman Joel Greenberg to Plead Guilty in Sex Trafficking Case: What Does that Mean for the Florida Lawmaker?

Joel Greenberg is set to plead guilty on Monday in a case that led to the sex trafficking investigation against Matt Gaetz.

May 14, 2021

By Manthan C.

Ohio Residents to Win $1 Million For Getting Vaccinated Against COVID-19 in New Lottery

Five lucky Ohio residents may win $1 million for getting vaccinated against COVID-19.

May 13, 2021

By Trishna Das

What is Lod Riots? Israel in Emergency as Hamas Violence Wrecks Jewish-Arab City

Hamas fired nearly 200 rockets into Israel's Gaza and Beersheba; Arab protests in support of Palestinians turn violent resulting in death of people.

May 12, 2021

By Suman Priya Mendonca

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China State Media Calls for Ballistic Missile Strike on Australian Military Facilities

The hawkish comment by the influential Chinese editor comes in the wake of increasing regional tension over Taiwan.

May 12, 2021

By Jacob J

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