When Mae Caluya looks at the future of the Philippine outsourcing industry—one of the world’s largest—she fears executives like her are in for a rough ride. The 46-year-old senior director for operations…
US-Iran Negotiations in Switzerland Complicated by Strait of Hormuz Closure and Lebanon Conflict
The first round of negotiations between the United States and Iran since the two sides signed a preliminary deal to halt their war was due to begin in Switzerland on June 21,…
Iran closes Strait of Hormuz over ceasefire violations
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said on June 20 that the Strait of Hormuz was closed to vessel traffic, warning that the security of vessels would be at risk if they approached…
Israel, Hezbollah agree ceasefire – US official
Israel and Hezbollah agreed to a ceasefire on Friday, a U.S. official said, after deadly exchanges between the two sides in Lebanon put a deal to end the Middle East war under…
Florida Man Indicted for Plotting Mass Shooting Targeting Jewish Employees at Pro-Israel Nonprofit
A Florida man has been indicted for allegedly plotting a mass shooting targeting Jewish employees at a pro-Israel nonprofit organization, the Justice Department said. Forrest Kendall Pemberton, 27, of Gainesville, is charged…
Iranian Singer Parastoo Ahmadi Sentenced to 74 Lashes for Singing Without Hijab
Iranian singer Parastoo Ahmadi has reportedly been sentenced to 74 lashes for singing without wearing a hijab, according to rights activists. Ahmadi and eight members of a production team performed a concert…
Cape Verde Goalkeeper Vozinha Reunited with Mother After U.S. Grants World Cup Visa
The mother of Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha will finally watch her son play at the World Cup after receiving a visa to travel to the United States, following his tearful revelation that…
US Unemployment Applications Fall, Signaling “Low-Fire” Labor Market Resilience
Applications for U.S. unemployment benefits declined last week, reinforcing signs that the labor market remains in a “low-fire” mode of stability. Initial claims dropped by 4,000 to 226,000 in the week ended…
Japan Welcomes U.S.-Iran Deal to End Middle East Conflict, Pledges Maximum Support for Regional Stability
TOKYO — Japan on Thursday welcomed the signing of a memorandum of understanding between the United States and Iran to end their months-long war in the Middle East, pledging Tokyo’s maximum contribution…
Thailand to Auction Luxury Yacht Seized from Fr@ud-Accused Businessman Linked to Cambodian Sc@m Operations
BANGKOK — Thailand is auctioning a luxury yacht seized from foreign businessman Ben Smith, who is accused of fraud and money laundering and has been linked to Cambodian scam operations, authorities announced…