Takeaways From Garland’s Testimony Before the House Judiciary Committee
While some of the questions hurled at Attorney General Merrick B. Garland were an attempt to pry free information, many were overtly partisan or based on distortion, insinuation and misinformation.Read More
Officials Scramble to Respond as Migrants Overwhelm Texas City
The mayor of Eagle Pass said 2,500 migrants arrived in one day, part of a recent surge in crossings along the border that has taxed local, state and federal resources.Read More
U.S. Will Allow Nearly 500,000 Venezuelan Migrants to Work Legally
The move, announced late Wednesday, followed intense lobbying by New York Democrats before and during President Biden’s visit to New York City this week.Read More
HKMA Ban of Crypto Firms Using Banking Terminology Sets Crypto Transparency Precedent
In early September, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) announced its new crypto marketing rules to improve consumer safety when investing in digital assets. In a similar vein, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has now warned crypto firms against using banking terminology to protect consumers and improve transparency. The HKMA has identified that some crypto […]
Alipay+ Integrates 7 New Payment Methods: Improves Cross-Border Payments for Chinese Consumers
Ant Group has integrated seven e-wallet and payment apps across five different countries into its ‘Alipay+-in-China’ program. The new additions bring the total number of overseas e-wallets accepted in the Chinese mainland to 10. Alipay+ enables payment partners to connect global and local merchants to cross-border digital consumers. The new additions to the programme include: […]
Assassination of Hardeep Singh Nijjar Further Divides Indian Community
The charge that the Indian government is linked to the killing of a Sikh separatist may further fuel the rift between Canada’s Sikhs and Hindus.Read More
Biden Is Caught Between Allies as Canada Accuses India of Assassination
President Biden has prioritized bolstering partnerships over full-throated advocacy for democracy among American allies.Read More
Doug Burgum and Asa Hutchinson May Not Make the Next GOP Debate
Low poll numbers could keep the long-shot Republicans off the stage next Wednesday in the second presidential primary debate.Read More
DeSantis Slams Biden Climate Policy: ‘An Agenda to Control You’
The Florida governor delivered an address in Texas that favored oil and gas development over climate agreements and electric vehicles.Read More
Judge Rejects Hunter Biden’s Request for Remote Arraignment
The president’s son will make his first court appearance on three gun charges next week. His lawyer has said he will plead not guilty.Read More
