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At first glance, the US Supreme Court ruling Vidal vs ElsterThe Trump Too Small case, also known as the Trump Too Small case, seems like a mess. Despite the unanimous decision, there are four separate opinions with different arguments, some of which are only joined in certain parts by the other justices. One could use a big wall and strings of several colors to record the subtle differences in each justice’s viewpoint. Fortunately, there is no need to delve into the opinions so deeply. It would be like trying to map every single stream in the bottom of the Amazon…
Indian National Congress Party leader and Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhbinder Singh Sukh on June 19 said he did not want his wife to contest the election, but party leaders insisted that she should, and announced his candidacy for the Dera Assembly by-election.Sukhu’s wife, Kamlesh Thakur’s name was on the list of candidates released by Indian National Congress general secretary KC Venugopal on June 18. She is running in the Dera constituency against Hoshiar Singh, a two-term independent member of the state assembly who is running in this election as a BJP candidate.”I did not want my wife to contest…
“This Is My Roman Empire” is a social media trend in which users are presenting themselves as ancient Roman emperors. Users showcase their lifestyle, opinions, and achievements online. People use platforms like Instagram and TikTok to showcase their influence and status, creating online identities that garner attention and respect. The trend reveals parallels between ancient power dynamics and today’s social media culture, and highlights the crucial role of self-presentation online. But how did this happen? Let’s find out. The birth and growth of trends The trend started in September 2023, when women began asking their boyfriends or husbands how often…
Canada has truly become the Pakistan of the West. On Tuesday, the Canadian Parliament shattered any vestiges of its civilised existence by observing a moment of silence in memory of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, a pro-Khalistani terrorist killed a year ago. Nijjar, a leader of the Khalistan Tiger Forces, was gunned down outside a gurdwara in Surrey, British Columbia, on June 18, 2023.Far from identifying Nijjar as a terrorist, Ottawa has damaged relations with India by accusing the Indian government of assassinating a Canadian citizen on Canadian soil without providing any evidence to back up the claim. Yet Canada has not…
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — A bulk carrier has sunk days after coming under attack. Yemen’s Houthi rebels Authorities said one sailor was believed to have been killed in a rebel attack early Wednesday, making the vessel the second to be sunk in rebel operations. The sinking of the Tutar in the Red Sea appears to mark a new escalation in operations by the Iranian-backed Houthi rebels targeting ships passing through a key maritime corridor in the war between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip. The attack follows months of U.S.-led operations in the region. The Navy faces…
DHARAMSALA, India (AP) — A bipartisan U.S. congressional delegation Dalai Lama The speech, delivered on Wednesday at his home in the Indian city of Dharamsala, angered China, which views the exiled spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhism as a dangerous separatist. This is what Washington and Beijing recently Negotiations resume after years of turmoil This began after the imposition of tariffs on Chinese products under the Trump administration, and relations have deteriorated further in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and rising military tensions in the South China Sea and the Taiwan Strait.A high-level delegation led by Republican Rep. Michael McCaul,…
“Wouldn’t it be great if there was a job where I could get paid to do stupid things?” thought Cypriot Phidias Panayiotou five years ago. And so his YouTube channel was born. A week ago, the channel helped him win a seat in the European Parliament, unexpectedly coming in third with 20% of the vote, just behind Cyprus’ two traditional ruling parties – not bad for someone who decided to vote for the first time in his life. One month was enough for the 24-year-old, who admits to being politically illiterate, to run as an independent and upset the decades-old…
After a video of him having a heated argument with a fan went viral on social media, Pakistan fast bowler Haris Rauf issued a statement regarding the incident. “I chose not to speak about this on social media, but now that the video has been made public I feel the need to address the situation,” Rauf wrote. “As public figures, we are open to any kind of feedback from the public. They have the right to support or criticise us. But when it comes to my parents and family, I will not hesitate to respond accordingly. It is important to…
Manchester United target Joshua Zirkzee is reportedly keen to stay in Italy.Juventus and AC Milan have both shown strong interest in signing the Dutch striker in recent weeks, but Manchester United’s name has emerged in recent days.There have been numerous reports recently that Milan are unwilling to pay the huge €15 million fee owed to Zirkcee’s agent, Kia Joorabchian.This paved the way for him to join Manchester United, with the English club reportedly asking Zirkzee to wait to decide his future until July, when his €40 million release clause comes into effect.Further news broke yesterday that United are preparing a…
What’s going on?Chinese shares fell slightly on Wednesday, mainly due to a drop in the tech-heavy STAR 50 index, but rose in Hong Kong and other Asian markets as a stronger US dollar lost momentum.What does this mean?Chinese markets were mixed as the China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) announced new plans to promote hardcore technology on the STAR Market. Despite these measures, the Shanghai Composite Index fell 0.34% to 3,020.03 points and the blue-chip CSI300 Index fell 0.42%. Meanwhile, Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index rose 1.95% to 18,264.51 points, with Hong Kong-listed H-shares up 2.27%, showing resilience despite the tech…