Keep America's borders open

reason.com On April 11 in Dallas, I participated in a debate on immigration that was sponsored by the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (FIRE) and The Free Press. The…

Annecy Selection ‘The Glassworker’ Unveils First Trailer, Sets Cannes Market, Pakistan Release Dates (EXCLUSIVE)

variety.com Usman Riaz’s Annecy selection “The Glassworker” has unveiled its first trailer. The film will also screen at the Cannes Film Market and has set a date for theatrical release…

India's election enters second phase: Four crucial states to watch

asia.nikkei.com NEW DELHI -- Indians in 13 states and federally-governed territories started voting Friday in the second phase of the seven-part general election, with all eyes fixed on…

‘Run The Burbs’ Canceled After 3 Seasons

deadline.com There will not be a fourth season of Canadian comedy Run the Burbs. Co-creator and star Andrew Phung shared the news Thursday on Instagram that CBC has canceled the series…

China’s Sinopec charts global expansion as it looks to build its first fully-controlled overseas refinery

theglobeandmail.com Chinese state energy giant Sinopec is pushing for greater access to Sri Lanka’s market, where rival India is also seeking to expand its presence, as it looks to build its…

I quit medicine for an entry-level corporate job. I felt behind but didn't have the passion to become a low-paid doctor

businessinsider.com Salah Ashraf went into an entry-level job at an aerospace company after finishing med school. Assembly/Getty Images; Salaha Ashraf; Jenny Chang-Rodriguez/BI Salaha Ashraf…

‘One Piece,’ ‘My Hero Academia,’ ‘Chhota Bheem,’ ‘Jai Jagannath’ in the Mix as Warner Bros. Discovery South Asia Unveils Kids Summer Slate and Strategy…

variety.com Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) South Asia has a sizzling summer slate lined up in the kids space including a mix of anime and homegrown IP. Launching on the Indian…

Tesla’s entry into India’s EV market will be 'good news’ for the country, says MG Motor India

cnbc.com India's electric vehicle sector still lacks competition, but entry from international automakers like Tesla will level the playing field, MG Motor India's CEO Emeritus…

Crypto exchange OKX ceases services in India; KuCoin becomes FIU compliant

techcrunch.com Updated at 12.16am IST, March 23: KuCoin said it has become the first global crypto exchange to comply with India’s FIU. KuCoin said it will support local banks in India and…

Pakistan bargains hard for larger IMF deal of up to $8bn

asia.nikkei.com ISLAMABAD -- Pakistan has made a formal request to the International Monetary Fund for a new loan package in the range of $6 billion to $8 billion under the Extended Fund…

Tesla slashes prices amid slumping sales

thehill.com Tesla dropped the prices of its vehicles globally on Friday as the largest electric vehicle manufacturer faces declining sales. The prices of the Model X, Model Y and Model…

Tesla cuts prices in China, Germany, and around globe after US cuts

investing.com BEIJING/FRANKFURT (Reuters) -Tesla has cut prices in a number of its major markets - including in China and Germany - after price cuts in the United States - as it grapples…

Tesla cuts prices nearly $2,000 in China, in line with U.S. cuts

theglobeandmail.com Tesla TSLA-Q has cut prices by nearly $2,000 across its models in China, after price cuts in the United States, as it grapples with falling sales and an intensifying price…

Cricket, a big business in India, brings star power to the U.S. with the country's first world cup

cnbc.com A major cricket world cup is coming to U.S. soil for the first time in June as the sport sets out to chart its future in the U.S. Cricket, a game similar to baseball,…

Tesla cuts prices nearly $2,000 in China, in line with US cuts

finance.yahoo.com Tesla has cut prices by nearly $2,000 across its models in China, after price cuts in the United States, as it grapples with falling sales and an intensifying price war for…

Nusrat Imrose Tisha, Mostofa Sarwar Farooki’s ‘Something Like an Autobiography’ Sets Channel 4 Deal (EXCLUSIVE)

variety.com Bangladeshi filmmakers Mostofa Sarwar Farooki and Nusrat Imrose Tisha‘s “Something Like an Autobiography” has been acquired for U.K. broadcast by Channel 4. The film had its…

Jon M. Chu’s Commencement Speech Canceled by USC Amid Valedictorian Controversy

variety.com The University of Southern California has chosen to “release our outside speakers and honorees from attending this year’s [commencement] ceremony,” which is set to take…

Tesla’s Elon Musk postpones India trip, aims to visit this year

theglobeandmail.com Elon Musk postponed a planned trip to India where he was to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi, citing obligations at his Tesla automaker and saying he aimed to reschedule…

Uncertainty looms over Sri Lanka as debt restructuring talks hit snag

asia.nikkei.com COLOMBO -- Having hit a roadblock with international bondholders, uncertainty looms over the economy of crisis-hit Sri Lanka and an upcoming review by the International…

Taiwan's Lai poised to build on Tsai's Southeast Asia outreach

asia.nikkei.com JAKARTA -- Taiwanese President-elect Lai Ching-te will be looking to build on predecessor Tsai Ing-wen's policies after his inauguration in May, including deeper engagement…

Elon Musk is heading to India. He could deliver a big win for Tesla and Narendra Modi

cnn.com Tesla may be close to unlocking a massive new market. CEO Elon Musk is due to arrive in India next week for a visit that is expected to include a meeting with Prime Minister…

Why USC canceled its pro-Palestinian valedictorian

vox.com Asna Tabassum, a graduating senior at the University of Southern California majoring in biomedical engineering, is at the center of the latest firestorm on college campuses…

Silencing Muslim students isn't the way to protect them from vitriolic pro-Israel voices

msnbc.com On Monday afternoon, University of Southern California Provost Andrew T. Guzman made an announcement: “After careful consideration, we have decided that our student…

Crypto Giant Binance Pays Hefty $2M Fine To Reignite India Foothold

bitcoinist.com Binance, the world’s leading cryptocurrency exchange, reportedly seeks to re-establish its presence in the Indian market after being banned by the country’s local government…

Construction of fraud-tied San Jose condominiums is nearly complete: court records

siliconvalley.com SAN JOSE — A San Jose condominium complex engulfed in a massive real estate fraud case is nearly complete, an achievement that clears the way for sales of the project’s…

Why the GOP’s Columbia University antisemitism hearing should trouble everyone

msnbc.com Since Hamas’ attack on Israel on Oct. 7, and Israel’s subsequent onslaught on Gaza, American college campuses have been seized by protests as the death toll in Gaza has…

Worried about Civil War? Bridge Entertainment Labs provides practical solutions to detoxify America

benzinga.com LOS ANGELES, April 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Alex Garland's movie Civil War has captured critical acclaim for its jarring realism. Americans in red and blue states have…

UK Asian Film Festival Unveils Lineup With Shabana Azmi & Karisma Kapoor Set To Be Feted

deadline.com The world premiere of Rumana Molla’s Indo-Belgian film Minimum and the UK premiere of Indian actor Anshuman Jha’s directorial debut Lord Curzon Ki Haveli will be on show at…

Binance Obtains Regulatory License in Dubai

watcher.guru Binance FZE, the Dubai subsidiary of global cryptocurrency exchange Binance, has been granted a Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) license by Dubai’s Virtual Assets…

Binance Returns to India with $2 Billion Penalty

coinedition.com Binance has reportedly planned to return to India with a $2 billion penalty. • The exchange will return as an entity registered with the Financial Intelligence Unit of the…

Binance Opts for USDC Reserves While It Seeks India Return and Dubai Entry

beincrypto.com Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, is now converting its billion-dollar Secure Asset Fund for Users (SAFU) to USD Coin (USDC). This move aims to bolster…

Binance Reportedly Wants To Pay $2 Million To Reopen In India

watcher.guru According to reports, Binance wants to pay a $2 million penalty and reopen in India after the Indian government blocked the platform and eight others in January for…

Professor who Columbia president said was ‘spoken to’ for calling Hamas invasion ‘astounding’ says he wasn’t disciplined

aol.com Columbia University President Minouche Shafik’s Wednesday testimony before a House committee on how the school responded to a professor’s controversial piece labeling Hamas’…

Four politicians to watch in Indian elections Modi is seen to win

asia.nikkei.com NEW DELHI -- As India gets ready for a multi-phase national vote kicking off on Friday, all eyes are on the fate of top politicians who are hoping to play a key role after…

Columbia's president managed to avoid the missteps of other elite colleges in heated congressional grilling

businessinsider.com Columbia University President Nemat "Minouche" Shafik at a congressional hearing on April 17, 2024. Drew Angerer/AFP via Getty Images Columbia University's president took a…

Veteran Indian Actor Manoj Bajpayee Talks ‘Silence 2’ & Focusing On His Craft Amid The Streaming Wars: “I Don’t Look At Things In Terms Of Dollars”

deadline.com Veteran Indian actor Manoj Bajpayee had to get his head around plenty of jargon when starring in ZEE5 Global‘s Silence sequel. “It was enjoyable, but also very challenging,”…

Apple CEO Tim Cook says ‘we’re investing’ in Indonesia fresh off his pledge to spend more on Vietnam suppliers, continuing his Southeast Asia charm offensive

aol.com Apple CEO Tim Cook is on the hunt for new places that can make Apple products. Just a few days ago, Apple pledged to increase investment in Vietnam, already a manufacturing…

Does economic data support the hype around Narendra Modi’s India?

aol.com In just a few days, India will commence the world’s largest democratic election. An estimated 960 million people in a country of 1.4 billion are eligible to vote in the…

Tuck in to British fusion cuisine

theweek.com Putting an international spin on British favourites is a growing food trend coming soon to a restaurant near you. Put simply, "British fusion food is the combination of…

ShareChat’s valuation drops below $2 billion in new funding

techcrunch.com Social media startup ShareChat’s valuation has cratered below $2 billion from nearly $5 billion in a new funding round, a source familiar with the situation told TechCrunch,…

Mapping Afghanistan’s untapped natural resources

aljazeera.com Afghanistan is believed to hold more than $1 trillion worth of mineral resources and metals but faces many challenges in tapping them. Deep beneath the ground in one of the…

The Myth That India’s Freedom Was Won Nonviolently Is Holding Back Progress

nakedcapitalism.com By Justin Podur, a Toronto-based writer and an Independent Media Institute writing fellow. You can find him on his website at podur.org and on Twitter @justinpodur. He…