The Western fight against the tide of history
Talk of war is getting louder in the West. The German minister of defense proclaimed this month that Germany has to rebuild its army, as did his British colleague.
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British base jumper dies in Thailand after parachute fails
A British base jumper has died in Thailand, local police have said.
MPs to meet security minister over safety of Sikhs living in Britain
A cross-party group of MPs is set to meet with the government's security minister over the safety of Sikh activists living in Britain.
It's a dream come true to work in Urdu with Zayn Malik, say band
Working with Zayn Malik on a single in Urdu was "a dream come true," the Pakistani band Aur have told the BBC.
Houthi attacks in the Red Sea are idling car factories and delaying new fashion. Will it get worse?
WASHINGTON (AP) — Car factories have idled in Belgium and Germany. Spring fashion lines are delayed at a popular British department store. A Maryland company that makes hospital supplies doesn’t know when to expect parts from Asia.
Six more countries pause funding for U.N. Palestinian agency
LONDON (Reuters) -- Six European countries paused funding for the U.N. refugee agency for Palestinians (UNRWA) on Saturday, following allegations that some of its staff were involved in the Oct. 7 Hamas attacks on Israel.
The English language does not demand perfection of Japanese
Laura Kriska is the founder of WE-building Solutions, a cross-cultural consulting firm serving Japan-based global organizations, and author of "The Business of WE."