As the US presidential election nears, the two primary candidates — Republican nominee Donald Trump and his Democratic counterpart Kamala Harris — are making their last pitch to the voters at multiple rallies in a day. But there’s another thing keeping the US electorate and political observers on their toes. What will unfold if Harris […]
Taiwan shut down on Thursday as Super Typhoon Kong-rey neared, forcing thousands to flee from one of the most powerful storms to threaten the island in years. Up to 10-metre waves pounded shores along the lightly populated, mountainous east coast where the fast-moving Kong-rey was expected to make landfall within hours. Kong-rey was packing wind […]
A second Donald Trump presidency could amplify efforts by conservative politicians to restrict abortion access across the United States. Here’s a closer look at the legal tools available to a future administration intent on limiting abortion access — and how abortion rights defenders are preparing to fight back. Federal actions For advocates of abortion rights, […]