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Haiti Can’t Survive Without the Kenyan-Led International Security Force

The humanitarian conditions in Haiti are “cataclysmic,” the UN’s human rights commissioner said recently. A new transitional presidential council and an interim prime minister have just been installed, but a third essential element for political stability, an international security force to root out the deadly gangs, has yet to arrive. UNOCHA/GILES CLARKE By Damilola Banjo It’s no secret that gang violence and political instability are threatening […]

2 May, 2024

World

Jobs for young Africans: new data tool reveals trends and red flags

By Katharina Fenz, Vienna University of Economics and Business An estimated 23.6 million young Africans (aged 15-35) are unemployed – that’s one in 22 (4.5%). With this number projected to grow to 27 million by 2030, the need for jobs is critical. But the key to good policies for job creation is good data. Against this backdrop, the World Data Lab (a data enterprise producing estimates […]

2 May, 2024

World

South Korea holds talks on joining AUKUS pact

South Korea has held talks about joining part of the AUKUS defence deal between the U.S., Britain and Australia. This comes just weeks after the pact said it would consider including Japan. Laura Westbrook has more.

2 May, 2024

World

Sense of disquiet in Delhi over U.S, Australia ‘spy’ reports

Days after a Washington Post report purportedly named an Indian spy involved in an assassinaton plot in the US, now a report by an Australian network claims that two India spies were asked to leave after being caught trying to steal sensitive information in 2020. Reports suggest New Delhi has been 'caught off-guard' by these reports, though the Indian government is yet to comment on the claims made by Australian […]

2 May, 2024

World

Tensions remain high at Columbia University a day after New York City police arrested over a hundred pro-Palestinian protesters

Tensions remain high at Columbia University a day after New York City police arrested over a hundred pro-Palestinian protesters, some of whom had taken over a building on campus.The decision to clear the protesters came after University officials asked the police department for help. New York City mayor Eric Adams blamed "outside agitators" who he says were helping lead the campus protests. Columbia student Alex Gilkarov praised the police operation, […]

2 May, 2024

World

U.S. House to vote on whether to consider ousting another Speaker

U.S. House to vote on whether to consider ousting another Speaker next week U.S. Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene said on Wednesday she is moving ahead on a vote to oust House Speaker Mike Johnson. He's only been in the role six months after the former Speaker was kicked out by his own - Republican - party. Caroline Malone reports from Washington.

2 May, 2024

World

“Time is now” for Gaza ceasefire deal, says top US diplomat

"The time is now" for a deal between Israel and Hamas, according to U.S Secretary of State, Antony Blinken. America's top diplomat is finishing yet another Middle East tour aimed at agreeing a ceasefire in Gaza. Secretary Blinken says "there is a proposal on the table" which would bring about a truce in return for the release of remaining Israeli hostages still held in the war-torn territory. Benji Hyer reports. […]

2 May, 2024

Lifestyle

Teens see social media algorithms as accurate reflections of themselves, study finds

Teens say ‘for you’ algorithms get them right. Photo illustration by Spencer Platt/Getty Images By Nora McDonald, George Mason University Social media apps regularly present teens with algorithmically selected content often described as “for you,” suggesting, by implication, that the curated content is not just “for you” but also “about you” – a mirror reflecting important signals about the person you are. All users of social media are […]

30 April, 2024

Business / Economics

Electric cars pile up at European ports as Chinese firms struggle to find buyers

By Tom Stacey, Anglia Ruskin University China’s automotive industry has revolutionised over the past decade, from producing basic western clones to making cars that equal the world’s best. As the manufacturing powerhouse of the world, China is also producing them in huge volumes. However, Chinese cars are facing difficulties in finding buyers in Europe. Imported cars, many of which are Chinese electric vehicles, are piling up at […]

30 April, 2024