NYC Mayor Eric Adams launches independent re-election campaign, abandoning Democratic primary

New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced he will run his re-election campaign as an independent instead of participating in the Democratic primary. Adams told Politico on Monday that he wants to “mount a real independent campaign,” saying that the federal bribery charges, which have been dismissed, “handcuffed him.” The New York City Mayor said…

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Rubio arrives in Brussels for NATO talks amid unease over Trump’s agenda

Secretary of State Marco Rubio and U.S. ambassador to NATO Matthew Whitaker arrived in Brussels Thursday for talks that allies hope will shed light on the U.S.’ future plans in Europe.  Rubio’s arrival comes as European allies and Canada are concerned about President Donald Trump’s readiness to draw closer to Russian leader Vladimir Putin, who…

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The ‘Monstrous Beauty’ of Pretty Porcelains at the Met

The dragon lady, the courtesan, the submissive beauty — these enduring stereotypes of Asian and Southeast Asian femininity circulated in Europe and America centuries before the vast majority of Westerners had ever laid eyes on a real flesh-and-blood woman from those parts of the world. A major, and maybe surprising, source of these tropes? The…

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South Korea Considers Allowing Foreign Crypto Investment If AML Rules Are Met

South Korea’s top financial regulator is signaling a potential policy shift that could allow foreign investors to access the domestic cryptocurrency market, provided that local exchanges meet strict anti-money laundering (AML) requirements. Speaking at a seminar hosted at the National Assembly on Wednesday, Kim Sung-jin, head of the virtual asset division at the Financial Services…

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Malaysia suspends search for long-missing flight MH370

Families of passengers from both China and Malaysia, who were aboard the missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370, are seen during a remembrance event commemorating the 10th anniversary of its disappearance, in Subang Jaya, Malaysia, March 3, 2024. — Reuters KUALA LUMPUR: The latest search for Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 has been suspended as it is…

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