Many British senior citizens will welcome an 8.5% rise in the UK state pension on April 1. But half a million overseas pensioners, many living in territories such as the Falkland Islands and nations like Canada, will miss out again as they
New satellite images appear to show the Chinese Army has been building a new dry dock that could one day accommodate its biggest aircraft carrier. The new extension was spotted via satellite images monitoring the Ream Naval Base in the South China
American troops operating in the Middle East have been faced with an uptick in attacks in recent weeks, a trend that could continue as the U.S. supports Israel’s war effort against Hamas. U.S. forces conducted airstrikes on facilities in eastern Syria last
The U.S. State Department has issued a new “worldwide caution” to Americans traveling around the globe as the war rages on Thursday between Israel and Hamas. “Due to increased tensions in various locations around the world, the potential for terrorist attacks, demonstrations
An American soldier is hoping to be a hero for a puppy in danger. U.S. Navy sailor Joy (last name withheld) found a helpless pup while on her fourth overseas deployment in the Middle East, the New York-based nonprofit organization Paws of
Princess Kate has been accused of being a “reluctant traveller” by a columnist who noted she had only been out of the country on official business twice this year, despite her husband Prince William having significant royal engagements abroad. Kate did not
Chinese investors rattled by the country’s shaky financial situation have raced to offload foreign properties as their household wealth dwindles. Hundreds of middle-class families who bought investment properties before the Covid pandemic in 2020 have mounted a frantic search for potential buyers
Hong Kong’s government will have to set up a new legal framework to recognize same-sex marriage registered overseas, its top court ruled Tuesday, ending a five-year legal battle. The decision is the latest in a series of cases in recent years that
During their college years, many students take advantage of their school’s study abroad program. These types of programs allow students to spend one (or more) semesters in a foreign country, while continuing to take classes. This is an amazing opportunity to travel
Hong Kong police on Thursday arrested 10 people on suspicion of endangering national security through their alleged involvement with a now-defunct fund that aimed to help people arrested in 2019 pro-democracy protests, escalating a crackdown on dissidents in the semi-autonomous Chinese city.