The rapid development of ‘affordable’ weight loss drugs
India and China are poised to play a significant role in making weight-loss drugs more affordable and accessible, as pharmaceutical companies race to develop cheaper alternatives to Ozempic and Wegovy. The use of weight-loss drugs otherwise known as GLP-1 drugs has seen an upward trend in recent years as obesity...
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Understanding the Gen Z-led protests in Kenya
In recent weeks, Kenya has witnessed a seismic shift in its socio-political landscape as protests led by Gen Z sweep across the country. At the heart of this lies the contentious Finance Bill 2024. The catalyst for these protests can be traced to the Finance Bill's proposals, which many...
India cracks down on foreign journalists
In recent years, a significant number of foreign journalists have been forced to leave the country, raising concerns about press freedom and the quality of international coverage in India. ‘After 13 years working as a correspondent in India, the authorities have denied me a permit to work as a journalist,’...
India struggles to bridge its gender gap
As the rest of the world strives for gender parity, India continues to face significant challenges in achieving equality country-wide. Ranking 129 on the Global Gender Gap Index, the multifaceted issues contributing to this are clear, as are its implications for the nation’s socioeconomic progress. Despite the fact that...
The Pope wants Vatican City to be powered entirely by solar energy
Despite coming under fire for his recent use of homophobic slurs, Pope Francis’ allegiance to the Catholic Church hasn’t rendered him oblivious to how the planet and its inhabitants are changing. Pope Francis may not have the best reputation with Gen Z for his commentary on the LGBTQIA+ community, however,...
Congress revokes ability to track private jet usage of uber-rich
A new law in the US has made it virtually impossible to monitor the private jet activities of celebrities and billionaires. This has sparked a debate on where to draw the line between protecting the privacy of the uber-rich and our right to call for climate accountability. On May 16,...
Florida’s heat protection ban sparks fierce worker safety debate
In a contentious move, state governor Ron DeSantis approved a law banning local heat protection mandates for outdoor workers. Affecting over two million Floridians, the decision has raised concerns about safety, employer accountability, and climate change. Florida is renowned for its scorching summers and humid climate. In spite of this, state governor Ron DeSantis recently stripped back worker protection rights, in a surprising move that’s been met with intense backlash. Backed by...
Kate Middleton’s cancer battle highlights chasm of health privilege
Princess Kate’s return to public life has been met with gracious applause. But hers is a tremendous privilege. When the Princess of Wales emerged from her carriage at Trooping the Colour on Saturday, the rain-sodden crowds cheered in support. After revealing her cancer diagnosis earlier this year, news which explained a retreat from public duties, Kate’s appearance at Buckingham Palace held more weight than usual. For onlookers, and the country at...
A mobile library provides youth learning during DRC conflict
The mobile library initiative, spearheaded by the French Institute of Bukavu, is transforming the landscape of literacy and education for children in the conflict-affected country of the Democratic Republic of Congo. Eastern DRC has been a hotspot for conflict for decades, with civil war and armed groups causing widespread instability. This relentless violence has had a devastating impact on the education system. Schools have been destroyed and families have been displaced,...
Opinion – we are entering a new age of love
Have the tides of love found a new course in which to break? An ever-changing and adapting modern world is witnessing a new trend in how folks purport to love. Relationships continue to remould, and marriage seems to be on the way out. Since the 70s, the number of weddings has almost halved, and there is more chance that today's adults will remain unmarried than embark on the harrowed tradition. With...
