Asia is a hub of world trade, it is home to some of the world’s largest companies, the fastest-growing part of the Internet, and the engine of global consumption growth. Plus it is reaching to become the world’s financial center too, Asia is Now. In the Y 2000 I wrote a paper on this coming […]
When exploring new and exciting places and cities, it can be easy to pass quickly through tourist attractions, checking them off the list and moving on to the next. But if you find yourself rushing, you could be doing yourself a huge disservice. Some tourist attractions offer more than meets the eye and are worth […]
President Trump put off for 2 weeks the start of a planned nationwide roundup of undocumented immigrants, tempering his vow made early Saturday to have them “removed from the country” starting this week. President Trump said he was acting “at the request of Democrats.” The delay will give time “to see if the Democrats and […]
Chinese cities are moving up the ranks as the world’s most powerful, with Hong Kong, Beijing and Shanghai now Topping Los Angeles, Berlin and Tokyo, and more… For China to keep rising to compete with the likes of Western power centers, it needs to create cities more open to diversity and more inclusive, say analysts […]
Americans support President Trump’s proposal to send immigrants to sanctuary cities (46%) while 43% oppose it, according to a new Monmouth University poll. Here is how the rest of the poll breaks down: 71% say illegal immigration is either very serious or somewhat serious, compared to 28% who say it is not too serious or […]
Monday, President Donald Trump said that his proposal to send migrants to so-called sanctuary cities is taking effect. President Trump Tweeted: “Those Illegal Immigrants who can no longer be legally held (Congress must fix the laws and loopholes) will be, subject to Homeland Security, given to Sanctuary Cities and States!” It was unclear whether the […]
Moving asylum seekers to sanctuary cities around the country is an option “under review” at the White House because Congress is not doing its job to fix immigration laws. In a TV interview Sunday, White House Press Secretary Sanders said the idea got rejected at a “staff level’ meeting but is back on the table […]
Dream holidays often seem elusive, and can never be a reality. But, your next trip might not be as expensive as you think, as many exotic destinations are actually affordable when you look into the details. Even flights can be less expensive than you imagined. Below are a few destinations that you may not have […]
Overlooked Romantic Cities in Europe When most travelers think of Europe they think of capital cities with world-renowned historical sites: London, Paris and Rome, but the most intimate and authentic experiences happen when discovering the undiscovered. Off the path, under the radar, these destinations are easily accessible thanks to Europe’s extensive bus and rail network. […]
If We Lived 1000’s of Years Ago… It is difficult to imagine civilizations, cities, infrastructure, and daily routine dating back 5,000, 11,000, or even 13,000 years ago. But relics from these ancient civilizations have been found in present-day Europe and Asia, they show us what life was like then. The Middle East claims many of […]
The Most Expensive Cities in the World Budget travelers these 5 cities are not for you. But, for those who have got money, they will be all set to enjoy the delights these destinations have to offer. Asian cities have long dominated this list but European counterparts are now making their claims for the title. […]
Judge Cannot Block President Trump’s Defunding of Sanctuary Cities President Donald Trump’s executive order threatening to withhold funding from “sanctuary cities” that limit cooperation with immigration authorities is unconstitutional, but a judge went too far when he blocked its enforcement nationwide, a US appeals court ruled Wednesday. In a 2-1 ruling, the 9th US Circuit […]
California’s Gov. Jerry Brown In President Trump’s Sights US President Donald Trump said he stands in solidarity with the citizens of Orange County, California who are defending their rights against the state’s “illegal sanctuary policies.” President Trump’s comments came in a pair of Wednesday afternoon Tweets. Tuesday, Orange County officials voted to join a Trump Administration […]
President Trump, “Sanctuary Cities Are Dangerous” Tuesday, US President Donald Trump told law enforcement that “sanctuary cities are dangerous, and we’re going to take care of the problem.” “We’re going to win it,” President Trump told national and local law enforcement officials at a Roundtable on sanctuary cities at the White House. “It’s not going […]
Leaders of US Sanctuary Cities Should Be Charged With Crimes The acting director of US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) says politicians who run sanctuary cities should be charged with crimes. Thomas Homan said in a TV interview Tuesday that the Department of Justice (DOJ) needs to file charges against municipalities that do not cooperate […]
Antifa Rallies Planned in 20 US Cities The left-wing, Antifa Refuse Fascism group is planning rallies in at least 20 cities across the United States on Saturday to demand that the duly-elected President Donald Trump and Vice President Mike Pence be “driven from power.” In a full-page ad in the New York Times Wednesday, the group advertised its event: […]
The GCC is in Tech Transformation Mode From less traffic congestion on roads to connected healthcare systems, smart cities are moving to revolutionize the way the region functions The GCC region has been witnessing transformation on an unprecedented scale in the last few years, with economic challenges and technological progress having a combined effect on […]
The World’s Top 10 Livable Cities and The Least Overall, the results of a recent study indicate that Canada and Australia are the best countries for quality of life, as both countries scored 3 spots each in the Top 10 list. Absent from the ranking are cities from the US and Asia. The survey assesses […]
DOJ Launches Assault on Sanctuary Cities US cities that refuse to step up efforts to focus on crimes committed by undocumented immigrants will not be allowed to participate in a new crime reduction training program unveiled earlier this year by the Justice Department, Attorney General Jeff Sessions said Thursday. In making the announcement, Sessions singled […]
‘Sanctuary Cities’ Now Banned in Texas Late Sunday, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed a ban on “sanctuary cities” that now allows police to ask about a person’s immigration status and threatens sheriffs with jail if they do not cooperate with federal authorities. He signed the bill over strong opposition from immigrant-rights groups and Democrats, who […]
Key US Sanctuary Cities on Notice, Comply or No Grant Money The Trump Administration is moving fast and beyond rhetoric in its effort to crack down on sanctuary cities that refuse to cooperate with federal immigration authorities. The US Justice Department (DOJ) is forcing the State of California and 8 major cities to prove they […]
California is Home to America’s Most Polluted Cities Most of America’s polluted cities are located in California, according to the American Lung Association’s annual “State of the Air” report. The report, released Wednesday, found that 6 of the 10 cities with the worst short-term air pollution in the US are in California. Bakersfield, Visalia, Fresno, Modesto, […]
US Justice Department Cracking Down on Sanctuary Cities The US Justice Department to use all “lawful authority” it has to make sure state and local officials follow federal laws on immigration, including laws surrounding sanctuary cities, and those who do not could be in risk of losing federal grant funds, Attorney General Jeff Sessions said […]
Dubai Among the Top 20 ‘Important’ Cities for the World’s ultra-Wealthy Globally, London emerged as the most important city for UHNWIs Dubai was ranked as among the Top 20 cities that “matter” to ultra-high net worth individuals (UHNWIs), according to consultancy Knight Frank’s annual Wealth Report. The City Wealth Index ranked cities on four measures […]
Vast Majority of Americans Back Sanctuary City Crackdown The vast Americans overwhelmingly believe illegal immigrants arrested for crimes in Sanctuary Cities ought to turned over to federal authorities, an online poll shows. The Harvard-Harris survey posted Tuesday, revealed that 80% of voters say local authorities should have to comply with the law by reporting to […]
Educated Millennials Are Moving to Metro Areas Millennials is defined as those between the ages of 18 and 34 as of Y 2015. Millennials have become the nation’s largest generation cohort, surpassing Baby Boomers in Y 2016. And because of their unique living and spending habits, so far by passing up many of the features of […]
UnFund Cities That Do Not Enforce US Immigration Laws American metropolises that threaten to remain “Sanctuary Cities” for illegal immigrants despite a Trump Administration crackdown should have their law enforcement and education programs unfunded. He has the power. The Congressional Budget Office did a study back in Y 2007 and said there were 12-M illegals, […]
Bank of Shanghai to Float a Public Offering Bank of Shanghai has been given permission for an IPO on the Shanghai bourse, the latest of China’s small and medium-sized lenders to go public after nearly a decade of approval suspension. The China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) announced the decision Friday evening. According to the bank’s […]
Just 2 of the World’s 10 Greatest Cities are in the US Most great cities have access to quality education, a variety of public transportation choices, disaster preparedness, and affordable housing options, to name a few important qualities. In a new report, PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) evaluated the Greatness of 30 major cities across the world, as […]
Dubai Among Top 5 Cities Globally for Entrepreneurs The emirate ranked high on ease of doing business and political safety and security Dubai has been ranked among the Top 5 cities globally for entrepreneurs, according to a new report released by property advisory firm Knight Frank. The report assessed the most important lifestyle elements that […]
The US Real Estate Market May Be a Beneficiary of Brexit The decision, made by UK citizens responding to former PM David Cameron’s referendum call, caused panic in world financial markets as it is believed that the UK will no longer have access to the EU’s single market. This loss of 500-M potential consumers within […]
Dubai Among the World’s Top 10 Cities for Green Buildings The ranking assesses cities on the number of Green building initiatives and their effectiveness Dubai has secured a place as 1 of the Top 10 global cities for Green buildings, a recent white paper published by consultancy firm Solidiance has revealed. The Emirate ranks 8th […]
Fire as Destructive as Canada’s Ft McMurray Wildfire can happen in Australia As the massive and destructive wildfire continues to burn a path through Central Canada, an Australian fire expert has issued a stark warning: it could easily happen here: “Our cities can burn,” said David Bowman, a Professor of Environmental Change Biology at the […]
