Oakland and Berkeley allow 16- and 17-year-olds to vote on school boards
Some older Bay Area teens will have a chance to make their voices heard in this election, albeit in a…
policy
What to know about the Democratic National Convention in Chicago | US Election News 2024
It's been a busy few weeks for Democrats in the United States. Less than a month ago, current President Joe…
Nusantara: Indonesia's expensive 'symbol of progress' about to be inaugurated | Business and Economy News
Medan, Indonesia – Indonesia’s future capital, Nusantara, is set to open on Saturday, the country’s Independence Day, as the country…
Thailand's ruling coalition nominates Paetongtarn as prime minister, parliament to vote | Political News
The 37-year-old daughter of tycoon Thaksin Shinawatra would become the third member of the family to lead Thailand. Thailand's parliament…
In the turbulent waters off Taiwan and China, a swimming race offers rare hope | Political News
Kinmen, Taiwan – On the sandy shores of Taiwan, Liu Xi Jiu puts on his goggles as he prepares to…
What does Chicago mean for the Democratic National Convention? | US Election News 2024
But for all the ways Chicago represents Democratic ideals, critics say it has also exemplified the party's faults and divisions.…
How unrecorded Canadian arms exports end up in Israel | News about the Israel-Palestine conflict
Montreal, Canada – The United States has faced widespread condemnation this week for authorizing the sale of more than $20…
What's next in Biden's Medicare drug price negotiations?
U.S. President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris walk together at an event on Medicare drug pricing negotiations in…
Minouche Shafik resigns as Columbia president after tumultuous year | Protest News
Shafik has drawn criticism for his handling of anti-Gaza war protests that rocked the university campus earlier this year. Columbia…
What happened in the Kolkata rape case that triggered doctors' protests? | Sexual assault news
Activists and doctors across India plan to march on Wednesday night to demand justice for a doctor who was raped…