South Korean authorities are warning consumers not to buy or sell a popular Trader Joe’s seasoning after determining it violates the country’s narcotics laws because it contains poppy seeds.
Trump again tries to restrict birthright citizenship after Supreme Court ruling
President Donald Trump said Thursday that he is once more trying to limit the number of people who are born in the country who can become American citizens, in a sign that even after his first attempt at limiting birthright citizenship was rejected by the Supreme Court, he’s ready to try again.
End of an era: Richmond Night Market set to close
North America’s largest night market is set to close after 26 years of bringing food, shopping and entertainment to Richmond, British Columbia.
Nepal’s Gandaki province legalizes medical cannabis farming and use
A provincial government in Nepal has legalized farming and use of marijuana for medical use despite a national ban.
Hiroshima marks 81st atomic bomb anniversary as mayor deplores the pursuit of nuclear weapons
Hiroshima on Thursday marked the 81st anniversary of the U.S. atomic bombing of the western Japanese city, with its mayor criticizing major powers for waging wars and urging them to stop justifying the possession of nuclear weapons as a method of deterrence.
Police raid Starbucks’ South Korean HQ over ad campaign that evoked massacre
South Korean police raided the headquarters of Starbucks’ local operation as part of an investigation into a controversial marketing campaign that was perceived as defaming 1980s’ pro-democracy movements.
US asks Philippines to extradite Filipino church leader accused of sex crimes and fraud
The United States has asked the Philippine government to extradite a Filipino church leader, who was once an influential adviser to former President Rodrigo Duterte, to face trial on charges including child sex trafficking and fraud that landed him on the FBI’s most wanted list, two Philippine officials said Thursday.
“Cuts to our immigrant neighbors, coworkers, and everyday people” — At least 12,000 immigrants across Washington to lose health coverage this autumn
Agencies, organizations, and individuals across Washington are scrambling to find ways to provide health coverage for at least 12,000 non-citizen immigrants who will lose state health coverage come Oct. 1, due to provisions in the so-called One Big Beautiful Bill, or H.R. 1.
China announces countermeasures against Washington, including controls on drone exports to the US
China announced a series of economic measures Wednesday against the United States, including controls on exports of drones to the U.S. and a ban on dealings with six American entities, in response to recent restrictions imposed by Washington.
AP Exclusive: Trump’s immigration crackdown has detained more than 50 military spouses and parents
President Donald Trump’s administration has detained dozens of parents and spouses of active-duty U.S. troops as it rolls back immigration protections for military families to pursue its mass deportation agenda, an Associated Press investigation found.