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The protest Olympics
The 2024 Summer Olympics will run from July 26–August 11 and, while athletes prepare to duke it out in the ring, track, and court, political competitions and controversy are unfurling below the surface.
Turmoil in Bangladesh
What started as a peaceful student protest against corruption in government job postings has devolved into a country-wide movement against the ruling party, with military forces violently cracking down on citizens.
Venezuela's fight for democracy
Amid significant irregularities in Venezuela's 2024 presidential elections, protestors took to the streets demanding transparency, leading to clashes with security forces. Dozens have been killed and injuried and hundreds have been arrested.
Global Climate Justice Fellowship
The Global Climate Justice Fellowship partners independent Sinophone journalists and journalists from Central Asia, Francophone Africa, and Latin America to assess the role of China in mitigating the global climate crisis.
Latest stories
Vaping loopholes are endangering children and the environment in Nigeria and Burkina Faso
"Although the use of tobacco products is prohibited for people under the age of 18, the tobacco laws of both Nigeria and Burkina Faso do not explicitly mention or regulate vaping."
Turkey blocks access to Instagram
According to the most recent Internet Censorship report produced by the Free Web Turkey platform, in total, “access to 219,059 URLs, including 197,907 domain names were blocked in Turkey in 2023.”
The Caribbean marks Emancipation Day
"Today, we remember and honour our ancestors’ courage and determination to break free and build towards a better future where there is fairness, equality and opportunity present for all."
How the war in Ukraine prompted an exodus of Chechens from Russia
Every day spent in Chechnya is similar to gambling, and your life is at stake.
Venezuela: Everything you need to know about the precious tally sheets
Much is said about the tally sheets of the Venezuelan elections, but little is understood. Here's an explanation of these crucial ballots, where they are and who has them.
Turkey and Armenia resume talks, marking historic diplomatic breakthrough
Turkey closed its border with Armenia in 1993 during the first Karabakh war in a show of solidarity with its long-time ally Azerbaijan. Since then, ties between Turkey and Armenia have remained strained.
Key points in Venezuela's presidential elections: What's going on?
A lot is happening in Venezuela following the elections of July 28. Here's the context.
Erdoğan threatens to intervene in Israel, though pundits call it an empty threat
Since October 2023, Turkey went from trying to mediate between Israel and Hamas to recalling its ambassador to Tel Aviv and announcing total restrictions on all trade with Israel until the war on Gaza ends.
When will fair employment for people with disabilities become a reality in Thailand?
"Does society perceive them as people with dreams and aspirations, or solely as vulnerable and marginalised with scarce opportunities all the time?"
Azerbaijan cancels weddings during COP29
Several wedding halls confirmed that they were told to decline bookings before and during COP29 (Nov 8–22) for the comfort of the incoming international guests and to avoid traffic jams.
Taiwan struggles to combat Chinese influence in its generative AI tools
Taiwan released TAIDE, a Taiwan-centric generative AI bot, in April 2024, to address cultural and political bias and security risks, like industrial espionage, cyber-attacks and propaganda, associated with imported AIs.
In a historic move, Venezuelans work together to expose Maduro's electoral fraud
It's the first time in Venezuela's history that an opposition candidate was able to obtain so many voting records. For many, this presents a damning case of fraud on Maduro's behalf.
South African model Chidimma Adetshina’s is being attacked on social media, and this is the reason why
South African citizens fear that foreigners, mainly African immigrants, are coming in to steal their jobs and commit crimes, which is overwhelmingly not supported by facts or data.
Venezuela's civic space hangs in the balance with election results
The stakes are very high for civil society, as the civic space risks being completely shut down under a new Maduro administration.
China strives to go green in South America's ‘Lithium Triangle’
Lithium is essential for the global green energy transition. At the same time, the pursuit of “white gold” comes with significant environmental and social costs. The Andean Lithium Triangle is grappling with this contradiction.
Women fishmongers in Kenya have had little choice in the widespread sex-for-fish culture, until now
“Our first fish cage gave us the empowerment we badly needed as women fishmongers. It moved us from being vulnerable sex objects to real businesswomen."
‘Walk for Justice’ organizers file complaint against police in Malaysia
"The police must cease all heavy-handed tactics and stop targeting peaceful protesters and government critics."
Russian courts often deny asylum to Afghans trying to escape from Taliban
The research included 59 court decisions issued from August 2021 to early June 2024. "Holod" found 18 positive and 41 negative decisions regarding the granting of political asylum.
Turkey's bill on stray dogs is not really about the safety of the streets
it is easier to address visible, attention-drawing issues such as stray dogs, rather than more subtle, insidious issues such as workplace safety and gender-based violence.
French-Malian singer Aya Nakamura's rocky journey to the 2024 Paris Olympics opening ceremony
French-Malian artist Aya Nakamura was one of the artists announced for the 2024 Olympic Games opening ceremony lineup. However, her selection sparked outrage among the French public.
Life under military rule in Myanmar’s biggest city
"Inflation, shortages of consumer goods, serious power outages, and a crime wave of theft, mugging and pickpocketing have become part and parcel of life in towns."
