News channel says Iranian official attacked its journalist in New York
CNN — A journalist was attacked on Wednesday evening in New York City by an official who was part of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi’s camp, a news channel has alleged.…
William Lai: Taiwan will ‘never back down’ to China threats, presidential candidate says during US transit
CNN — Taiwan will never back down in the face of growing threats from China, the island’s vice president and presidential hopeful said Sunday during a transit through the United…
Jocelyn Chia: Comedian in New York jokes about Malaysia, sparks backlash diplomatic backlash
Hong Kong CNN — A comedian in New York who joked about the safety of Malaysian planes in an apparent reference to the disappearance of flight MH370 has sparked a…
Arrests over alleged secret ‘police station’ deepen US-China showdown
CNN — “We don’t need or want a secret police station in our great city,” said Breon Peace, the US attorney for the Eastern District of New York on Monday…
Dalai Lama Fast Facts | CNN
Here is a look at the life of his Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama, Tenzin Gyatso, Buddhist spiritual leader of the people of Tibet. Birth date: July 6, 1935 Birth…
China warns of ‘severe impact’ on US relations as Taiwan’s president lands in New York
CNN — Taiwan’s relationship with the United States has “never been closer,” its President Tsai Ing-wen said after arriving in New York City Wednesday, as Beijing warned her visit could…
Taiwan’s President Tsai Ing-wen departs for New York to start Central American trip
Hong Kong CNN — Taiwan has every right to “connect with the world,” its President Tsai Ing-wen declared Wednesday as she embarked on a diplomatic mission to Central America, which…
Alleged gang rape in Pakistan’s ‘Central Park’ sparks protests
Islamabad, Pakistan CNN — The alleged gang rape of a woman in a park in Pakistan has enraged women’s rights activists who are protesting against what they see as “increasing…
New York Times journalists stage historic 24-hour strike after management and union fail to reach deal
New York CNN Business — A 24-hour strike at The New York Times, a historic demonstration in which more than 1,100 employees are expected to participate, began Thursday at midnight,…
Kei Komuro, husband of Japan’s Princess Mako, passes New York bar on third try
Reuters — The third time’s the charm in the New York bar exam for Kei Komuro, a law clerk at law firm Lowenstein Sandler and the husband of Japan’s Princess…