insert_link World US border official becomes the first cabinet member to be impeached in nearly 150 years Here's an update on our earlier story.... Alejandro Mayorkas — the man in charge of governing America's borders — has become the first US cabinet member to be impeached in nearly 150 years. Representatives in Congress's lower chamber, the House of Representatives, voted narrowly on Tuesday night to impeach the Secretary of Homeland Security, at the second time of asking. Republican Party lawmakers in the House allege that Secretary Mayorkas […] todayFebruary 14, 2024 14
insert_link Sport NFL reports lobbying spending increase ahead of Super Bowl LVII A general view of the Vince Lombardi Trophy with the San Francisco 49ers and Kansas City Chiefs helmets before a press conference ahead of Super Bowl LVIII at Allegiant Stadium on Feb. 5, 2024 in Las Vegas, N.V. (Photo by Perry Knotts/Getty Images) By Joanne Haner As the National Football League prepares for the Super Bowl LVIII, year-end reports show that the league continues to lead the recreation and live entertainment industry […] todayFebruary 14, 2024 7
insert_link Environment Traditional healers in Philippines keep their ‘forest pharmacy’ standing By Keith Anthony S. Fabro In the heart of Siquijor province in the southern Philippines lies the secluded mountain village of Cantabon. Amid the verdant trees, the healing hut, or balay pahi-uli, of shamans Noel and Juanita Torremocha stands as a serene sanctuary, offering solace to patients seeking traditional folk remedies. Siquijor is famed for its thriving traditional healing practices that draw a diverse crowd, including international visitors, seeking […] todayFebruary 14, 2024 20
insert_link World Pakistan’s post-election crisis – how anti-army vote may deliver an unstable government that falls into the military’s hands Like at this pro-PTI protest, the smoke has yet to clear following Pakistan’s election. M Asim Khan/AFP via Getty Images) Ayesha Jalal, Tufts University Pakistan’s heavily anticipated general election took place on Feb. 8, 2024, with citizens of the South Asian country hoping that it might prove a step toward ending the nation’s political uncertainty. But several days later, it remains unclear what the result of the vote will yield. […] todayFebruary 14, 2024 3
insert_link World US Defense Secretary to return this week after hospital visit US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has been released from the hospital and is expected to return to the Pentagon later this week. It's the second time Austin has been admitted for medical treatment this year. Ira Spitzer reports. todayFebruary 14, 2024 5
insert_link Opinion Pieces 200 million voters, 820,000 polling stations and 10,000 candidates: Indonesia’s massive election, by the numbers By Stephen Sherlock, Australian National University Indonesians are going to the polls to elect a new president on Wednesday. There are three candidates running, alongside their vice presidential candidates. According to opinion polls, the favourite is Prabowo Subianto, leader of the Greater Indonesia Party (Gerindra), a populist and nationalist party he founded in 2008. A former army general, Prabowo has already stood unsuccessfully for president twice before. He […] todayFebruary 14, 2024 6
insert_link World Poll shows 53% of Americans think Biden received special treatment in classified documents probe Just over half of Americans think US President Joseph Biden received special treatment when he was not charged by federal prosecutors investigating whether he has mishandled classified documents - according to a new poll. 53% of respondents, including 29% of Democrats in the Reuters Ipsos poll agreed with a statement that "Biden received special treatment because he is the U.S. president." Kate Fisher reports from Washington. todayFebruary 14, 2024 6
insert_link World Antonio Guterres concerned about situation in Rafah The United Nations Secretary General says he is worried about the deteriorating conditions in Gaza. Speaking to reporters at the UN in New York on Tuesday, Antonio Guterres says he is particularly concerned about the security for humanitarian aid delivery. Guterres says he is pinning his hopes on the latest round of negotiations to avoid the devastating humanitarian consequences. todayFebruary 14, 2024 8
insert_link World Dubai hosts world governments summit The World Governments Summit has kicked off in Dubai with the theme Shaping Future Governments. Over three days, the summit will hold talks on sustainable development, innovative solutions for future challenges, and opportunities for international cooperation. Key topics include the next generation of future governments, Arab finance, labour issues in Gulf Cooperation Council countries, and the future of hydrogen energy. todayFebruary 13, 2024 8
