North Korea is dismantling the Mount Kumgang Reunion Centre, a venue for reunions of families separated by the Korean War, which South Korea labelled as 'inhumane.' Seoul demands an immediate cessation and holds Pyongyang accountable for the emotional impact on aging separated families.
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China announced tariffs of up to 100% on Canadian canola, pork, and other foods in retaliation for Canada’s steep taxes on Chinese electric vehicles, steel, and aluminum. These tariffs, set to start on March 20, also serve as a warning against cooperative actions with the U.S. regarding trade, especially under North American free trade agreements.
Donald Trump clarified his plan for the Gaza Strip, stating it would be turned over to the US by Israel after fighting concludes, with Palestinians resettled in safer communities. Trump emphasized no US soldiers would be involved, aiming to develop Gaza into a prosperous region. Trump's takeover statement led to a major pushback from Arab leaders while White House clarified that Trump did not mean a military takeover.
A recent Taiwanese survey reveals alarmingly low support among young people for regulating pro-China influencers. Less than 40% of those aged 20-24 favor legal measures against influencers promoting unification, compared to much higher support in other age groups. Experts warn this indicates a concerning lack of awareness about Chinese influence campaigns, particularly among youth exposed to Chinese social media.
The recent killing of Cambodian dissident Lim Kimya in Thailand and the potential deportation of Uyghur refugees highlight Thailand's inability to protect political refugees. Thailand's membership in the UN Human Rights Council might increase scrutiny on its human rights record and its handling of transnational repression.
Historical parallels illustrate the potential dangers of mass deportations. During the Great Depression, the US government forcibly deported up to 1.8 million people of Mexican descent, including thousands of US-born citizens, in an effort to free up jobs for white Americans. The economic outcome of this policy was counterproductive—wages for US-born workers stagnated or declined, and labor shortages crippled key industries. Fast-forward to today, where similar measures could have an even more... Expand
The Trump administration withdrew lawsuits filed by Biden's DOJ against Iowa and Oklahoma over their immigration laws criminalising illegal immigration. GOP leaders welcomed the dismissal, blaming Biden’s border security policies. Despite the DOJ's withdrawal, immigrant rights groups continue to challenge Iowa's law.
As the motive of the explosion that followed a suicide remains under probe, Republican leader Matt Gaetz posted on X: 'The Vegas dude seems like a real CHAD??' "So bizarre," Gaetz who also served in the Army wrote. Though the explosion was initially thought of as a terror attack carrying a political statement against Donald Trump, Matthew Livelsberger's uncle said he was a Trump supporter.