Is Elon Musk really allowed to pay voters?
The tech billionaire has planted himself at the center of Donald Trump’s presidential campaign, and not without controversy. With the 2024 presidential election just weeks away, Elon Musk has established himself as a key supporter of Republican nominee Donald Trump. From a rambling conversation between the two, streamed on Musk’s...
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Why India needs feminism more than ever
The movement is addressing deeply rooted systemic issues countrywide – from workplace discrimination to social stigma – amid the continued fight for tangible gender equality. According to a recent analysis conducted by the Centre for Global Development (based in Washington DC), there exists widespread gender bias in Indian learning materials. The...
What could Russia’s potential ban on ‘children-free’ propaganda mean?
The Russian government's push to reinforce traditional values is intensifying, now targeting media presence about choosing not to have children. What kind of future are you imagining? If children aren’t part of it, you may want to keep that thought to yourself in Russia. After labelling feminists as 'extremists' and banning...
WHO declares Egypt malaria-free after 100-year effort
The World Health Organization (WHO) has officially declared Egypt malaria-free, marking the culmination of a century-long effort by the North African nation to eradicate the disease. Egypt’s landmark achievement places it among the select group of African countries that have successfully eliminated malaria, becoming the fifth to receive this...
How far are we from a car-free Oxford Street?
Is Sadiq Khan pinning his legacy hopes on the capital’s most famous street? As Keir Starmer’s government prepares to share their new budget, speculation has been swirling around potential investment in London’s infrastructure –and with it, the mayor’s vision for a car-free Oxford Street has come back into focus. For years,...
Could the UK’s disposable vape ban fuel a new black market?
The sale of disposable vapes will be banned in the UK from June 1st of next year. But this new legislation does not prohibit imports of the devices, raising concerns about a potential black market for vapes emerging across the country. Disposable vapes are not just an environment nightmare,...
Opinion – the United Nations is powerless in a globalised world
Growing up, we believed that the UN was a mighty force formed to protect our universal human rights above all. Based on recent global events, many feel that the organisation is becoming powerless. The United Nations, founded in the aftermath of World War II, was designed to prevent future conflicts and foster global cooperation. Despite its great successes in ending conflicts, maintaining peace, and providing aid across the world, the organisation’s...
Himalayan food systems are being threatened
People in the Himalayas are experiencing a silent crisis as climate change disrupts centuries-old food systems. A comprehensive 20-year review reveals how rising temperatures, erratic rainfall, and changing agricultural patterns are pushing communities towards insecurity. In the vast expanse of the Hindu Kush Himalayan region, a disturbing transformation is underway. Recent studies analysing data from 2000-2023 reveal that 80 per cent of research indicates significant reductions in staple...
I attended Mercy Corps’ leading agricultural summit on Africa
I had the privilege of attending the 8th AgriFin Annual Learning Event, organized by Mercy Corps AgriFin in Nairobi. The gathering brought together a diverse group of professionals all deeply committed to shaping the future of agriculture in Kenya and across Africa. The MO of Mercy Corps’ AgriFin Learning Event is to use technology to enhance the resilience of smallholder farmers, particularly in Kenya’s dryland areas which are among the...
Spain is facing its worst natural disaster in 50 years
Amid weather warnings for storms and heavy rain, more than 70 people have been killed after flash floods struck eastern parts of the country. Those in the worst-hit areas have been advised to stay at home. Three days of mourning have been declared in Spain in the aftermath of storm DANA, which so far has killed more than 70 people. On October 29, weather warnings were issued in eastern...
