Biden admin’s border policies now facing backlash from Democrats as well as Republicans
A new set of border measures expanded by the Biden administration earlier this month — which the Department of Homeland Security has said is working to slow down illegal border crossings — is facing significant backlash from both Republicans and Democrats, but for very different…
Rafael Nadal Facing Tough Test In Australian Open Defence
Rafael Nadal opens his Australian Open title defence Monday feeling vulnerable and against a dangerous young opponent, with women’s top seed Iga Swiatek also facing a tricky encounter as she targets a maiden crown. The first Grand Slam of the year kicks off at Melbourne…
Going To Be Lovely Game Of Chess: Marnus Labuschagne On Facing Ravichandran Ashwin
Australia batter Marnus Labuschagne can’t wait to engage in a “lovely game of chess” with Ravichandran Ashwin during next month’s Test tour of India after making required changes in his game to combat the ace spinner. Australia, who haven’t won a Test series in India…
Sweden is facing its ‘day of reckoning’ as house prices plummet
In 2022, Sweden’s central bank undertook an aggressive interest rate hiking cycle that ricocheted through the property market. JONATHAN NACKSTRAND / Contributor / Getty Images Sweden’s property prices are facing a serious drop as the country’s central bank governor warns of lofty household debt levels….
Chinese travelers facing COVID-19 testing requirements from more countries amid outbreak
China is dealing with an explosive outbreak of COVID-19 as health officials relax their draconian “zero-COVID” containment policy, prompting several countries around the world to mandate tests for Chinese travelers. The U.S. cited the surge in infections as well as a “lack of adequate and…
Four major battles facing Congress in 2023
WASHINGTON — The U.S. is headed for another era of divided government in the new year, as Republicans are poised to claim control of the House of Representatives on Jan. 3. Democrats will wield an expanded 51-seat Senate majority and control the presidency. As recent…
Biden admin facing third year of crisis at the southern border with uncertain immigration policies in 2023
With 2023 just days away, the Biden administration is facing a number of what former Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld called “known unknowns” in relation to its border and immigration policies. The administration enters its third year in office plagued by an ongoing crisis at the…
Facing climate change, Asia farmers turn to risky microfinance loans
The “microfinance” industry — long touted as a way to help poor, rural communities in developing countries — is pushing tens of thousands of farming families into debt traps as they attempt to adapt to a changing climate, according to a report. The study, conducted…
FBI facing subpoenas after Twitter Files, Rep. Mike Turner says
Republican Rep. Mike Turner said the FBI is facing subpoenas after the Twitter Files released by CEO Elon Musk showed “the coordination that was occurring between the FBI” and the social media company. “We are definitely pursuing the Department of Justice and also the FBI,”…
Pakistan Facing First-Ever Home Whitewash Against Rampant England
Injury-hit Pakistan face the dread of a first-ever series whitewash at home when they meet a rampant England in the third and final Test in Karachi from Saturday. The Babar Azam-led home team have run into an England side in fine form, thriving with an…
