June 2, 2022

United States extends support to Philippines in criticising China’s fishing ban in South China Sea

Washington DC: The United States on Thursday extended support to the Philippines in opposing China‘s unilateral seasonal ban on fishing in the disputed South China Sea, reported AFP. The US State Department cited a 2016 ruling by a court in The Hague to criticise China’s move....

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Queen Elizabeth Platinum Jubilee celebration: Biden, Macron amongst world leaders pay tribute to Britain’s monarch

Day 1 of 4 of Queen Elizabeth’s Jubilee celebrations concludes (Twitter/royalfamily) Photo : Twitter Queen Elizabeth II on Thursday began four days of celebrations to mark her Platinum Jubilee, the first British monarch in history to achieve such a feat. As thousands converged on central London...

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What to know about the California reparations task force’s sprawling, historic report

On Wednesday, California’s reparations task force, the first of its kind in the nation, released a sprawling report detailing its recommendations for a plan that would hold the state accountable for its role in slavery and its residual impacts. It represents the most significant, statewide step...

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Danforth shooting survivors, Toronto mayor welcome new Canada gun legislation

A new federal bill that would essentially make it impossible to buy, sell, transfer, or import handguns anywhere in Canada is being welcomed by Toronto residents directly impacted by the July 2018 mass shooting on Danforth Avenue. Scarborough resident Ali Demircan, who was one of the...

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