Opinion: How the candidates should answer weapons-to-Israel questions
In Kamala Harris’ first major interview as a presidential candidate, she was asked whether she would stop weapons from going to Israel because of the…
How Geopolitics influencing China’s African policy
The Forum on China-Africa Cooperation, held in Beijing, was the grandest summit in China during the past few years, with 53 African Heads of State…
Bush vs. Clinton: What Is an Environmental President? : To cope with the nation’s mounting ecological challenges, the two candidates offer substantially different policy perspectives
Perhaps no two presidential candidates ever have devoted more attention to the issue of environmental protection than George Bush and Bill Clinton have in recent…
Opinion: For undecideds, will this be Kamala Harris’ Achilles’ heel?
Kamala Harris has had a strong start to her presidential campaign, but the remaining weeks leading up to the Nov. 5 election will be closely…
RFK Jr. sheds environmentalist mantle with Trump endorsement
For decades, Robert. F. Kennedy Jr. worked as an environmental lawyer, filing lawsuits against polluters. He helped found a global green group that fought for…
China’s New Policy on Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF): A Step Towards Greener Future
As the world grapples with the urgent need to reduce carbon emissions, the aviation industry has come under increasing scrutiny due to its significant contribution…
Hiltzik: Harris lays out a policy for the middle- and working classes
Up to now, Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign has been careful about rolling out its policy initiatives, and — at least in political terms — for…
Bangladesh’s Yunus promises support to Rohingya in first policy speech | Rohingya News
Bangladesh’s interim prime minister has also pledged to maintain the country’s important garment industry.Muhammad Yunus, the interim leader of Bangladesh, has delivered his first major…
Oakland, Berkeley allow 16, 17-year-olds to vote for school board
Some older Bay Area teenagers will have a chance to make their voices heard this election — albeit in limited fashion. While still barred from…
In major policy speech, Kamala Harris promises to ‘bring down costs’ | US Election 2024 News
US Democratic presidential candidate presents plan to tackle food ‘price gouging’, child care and housing costs.Democratic candidate Kamala Harris has promised to “bring down costs…
News Analysis: Trump seeks to reclaim spotlight with lies, smack talk
Standing next to a spread of coffee, cereal and breakfast meats at his New Jersey golf club on Thursday, former President Trump started what he…
Harris offers ‘freedom’ and contrast to Trump, but few policy details
WASHINGTON — Vice President Kamala Harris has developed a crowd-pleasing line when she campaigns against Project 2025, the 887-page policy agenda written for former President Trump…
Granderson: How would Harris pay for the policies that voters want?
Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign plans to shift its economic message this week from breadth to depth, articulating some of the policies we could expect…
California Democratic lawmaker switches party to join Republicans
SACRAMENTO — A moderate California Democratic state lawmaker announced Thursday that she is switching to the Republican Party while criticizing her former party’s leadership and policies.…
Trump and Vance taint good conservative ideas with their bad politics
One of my great peeves of the Trump era is the Greenland effect.I belong to a small group of people who think America should peacefully…
EU Foreign Policy Chief Criticizes Hungary’s Stance on Ukraine War
Josep Borrell, the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the European Commission, has strongly criticized Hungarian Prime Min-ister Viktor…
‘A Day Without a Mexican’ celebrates 20th anniversary
The film “A Day Without a Mexican” turned 20 this year, and its political message remains salient as anti-immigrant hysteria still reigns.Directed by Sergio Arau,…
US foreign policy fails again, this time against the Houthis | Houthis
On July 20, the Israeli air force attacked the Yemeni port of Hodeidah, controlled by the Yemeni militia, Ansar Allah, also known as the Houthis.…
What’s at Stake for UK North Sea as Labour Government Sets Out Its Energy Policy
Breadcrumb Trail LinksPMN BusinessThe UK’s newly elected Labour government has laid out its plans to boost clean energy, but questions remain about the future of…
‘I’m not supposed to be here,’ and other takeaways from Trump’s speech.
WASHINGTON — Former President Trump delivered his formal acceptance speech for the Republican presidential nomination on Thursday, another step in an unprecedented campaign. Here is what…