The massive opportunities presented by nearshoring were all the rage last week at a packed energy conference in Monterrey, Nuevo León. Industry Exchange LLC’s 8th Mexico Infrastructure Projects Forum kicked off with government officials and executives expounding on the theme. Nuevo León Economy Secretary Iván Rivas said, “We will do everything to take advantage of … Read more

US citizens will soon have to apply for permission before their United Kingdom trips and pay a small fee to enter as part of the country’s upcoming Electronic Travel Authorization scheme. The ETA scheme is meant to secure the UK’s borders by giving them more accurate data on who is passing through, according to a … Read more

A clinical psychologist and professor who teaches a mandatory diversity class at George Washington University allegedly created a hostile environment that promoted violence against civilians, according to a complaint filed with the US Department of Education’s Office of Civil Rights. Dr. Lara Sheehi sits on the board of the USA-Palestine Mental Health Network and practices … Read more

A CEO in Singapore filed two lawsuits against a woman he pursued romantically after learning she only wanted to be friends – and is now reportedly seeking around $2.3 million for the heartbreak. K. Kawshigan claims Nora Tan damaged his “stellar reputation” and said she brought “trauma, depression and impacts” to his life. He also … Read more

Hong Kong CNN — Two years ago, cannabidiol was booming in Hong Kong. The compound, known as CBD, was popping up in cafes, restaurants and stores, with businesses eager to join an exciting new market already well-established in countries around the world. That all came to an end on Wednesday, when CBD was criminalized in … Read more

Brazilian aircraft carrier Sao Paulo (A12) seen in Rio de Janeiro on Aug. 11, 2016. Credit – Benoit Tessier—Reuters Somewhere in the South Atlantic ocean right now, a 34,000-ton, 870-ft. The aircraft carrier is floating aimlessly on the waves. The vessel, caught in an international dispute over its toxic contents, is about to become one … Read more

An Iranian court has handed down jail sentences of more than 10 years each to a young couple who danced in front of one of Tehran’s main landmarks in a video seen as a symbol of defiance against the regime, activists have said. Astiyazh Haghighi and her fiance, Amir Mohammad Ahmadi, both in their early … Read more