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Canada on Thursday sharply curbed its immigration targets in an effort to “pause” population growth, a shift that comes as public support for immigration declines. The announcement marked a major pivot for a country known as a welcoming destination for new arrivals, including economic migrants from the developing world seeking better living conditions. Canada’s population […]
US voices ‘deep concern’ after Lebanese soldiers killed in Israeli strike Hello and welcome to the Guardians continuing coverage of the crisis in the Middle East. US defence secretary Lloyd Austin told his Israeli counterpart on Wednesday that Washington had “deep concerns” about strikes against the Lebanese armed forces while urging Israel to take steps […]
20th Century Television The classic wartime sitcom “M*A*S*H” has since become one of the most beloved and important shows in television history, but when it was first being developed in the early 1970s, not everyone involved was sure it could work. Series star Alan Alda, who played Captain […]
Chinese navy ships docked in Bangladesh last weekend, sending ripples through Indian Ocean geopolitics – and raising eyebrows in New Delhi. The visit marked the first time foreign vessels had set anchor in the South Asian nation under its new interim government, which took power after the ousting of former leader Sheikh Hasina in August […]
A concern group has expressed disappointment at new measures to phase out “unliveable” subdivided flats, calling for a comprehensive resettlement plan and stronger rent controls. A flat converted into bedspace units. Photo: Kyle Lam/HKFP. In a statement issued after Chief Executive John Lee delivered his third policy address on Wednesday, the Concerning Subdivided Units Alliance […]
Foreign Affairs Adviser Md Touhid Hossain on Wednesday expressed “deep concern” over the recent influx of more than 40,000 Myanmar nationals into Bangladesh fleeing conflict in the bordering states. “Regional stability is crucial for both the nations,” the adviser emphasised when Ambassador of Myanmar to Bangladesh Kyaw Soe Moe paid a maiden call on the […]
Fashion insiders have expressed concerns that previous progress made towards size inclusivity in the industry is being curtailed. Vogue Business released its spring/summer ‘25 size inclusivity report on Tuesday and said: “We are facing a worrying return to using extremely thin models” with “a plateau in size inclusivity efforts across New York, London, Milan and […]
Real Madrid and France superstar Kylian Mbappe has received support from international teammate Ibrahima Konate. The Liverpool defender expressed concern over the spotlight on the star forward. Konate leaped to Mbappe’s defense in a press conference ahead of France’s UEFA Nations League match against Israel. He claimed that the attention the former Paris Saint-Germain star […]