Tue 08 October 2024: In this episode CJ Werleman discusses how Western powers, particularly Britain and France, undermined Arab democracy post-World War I, leading to colonial rule and division in the Middle East. It highlights the betrayal of promises made by Western leaders, the impact of historical narratives, and the ongoing consequences of these actions […]
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Tue 08 October 2024: The big idea Consumers who have a personality that scores high in terms of openness – such as being open to new adventures and intellectually curious – have better success at spotting fake reviews than other personality types, according to our recently published research. Extroverted people, on the other hand, tend to […]
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Tue 08 October 2024: Archaeologists have unearthed a 1,600-year-old Roman military structure in the ancient town of Hasankeyf, southeastern Türkiye, offering fresh insights into the rich history of the region. The discovery marks a pivotal moment in the ongoing excavation of one of the world’s oldest known settlements. The excavation, led by Zekai Erdal, an […]
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Tue 08 October 2024: Zambia signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with China on Monday to establish the southern African nation’s first cholera vaccine manufacturing plant. The project’s first phase will cost $37 million, with about three million doses expected to be produced through a joint venture between Zambia’s Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) and Jijia […]
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Tue 08 October 2024: As Instagram celebrates its 14th anniversary with over 2 billion active users, the platform faces criticism for alleged political censorship, particularly the removal of posts supporting the Palestinian cause. The platform’s reputation has been marred by controversies over restricting political content, leading to lawsuits and claims that it stifles free expression. […]
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Mon 07 October 2024: Some civil society organisations in Malawi, on Monday, asked the Malawi government to revisit its stand on the raging war in Gaza “because its current approach is against its values of peace and respect for humanity”, Anadolu Agency reports. The stance of the southern African nation was a clear demonstration that it is […]
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Mon 07 October 2024: Saudi designer Lujain Abulfaraj has pioneered an educational initiative aimed at making Arabic language learning more engaging for children. Concerned by her son’s lack of interest in Arabic, Abulfaraj sought creative ways to inspire a love for the language, reports the Saudi Press Agency. In 2015, she enrolled in a design programme […]
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Mon 07 October 2024: A recent report by the World Health Organization (WHO) estimated that 8 million people die annually from smoking related complications. Despite efforts by governments and various organisations to create awareness about the dangers, around 1.3 billion people still use some form of tobacco and 80% of them live in low to middle income countries. There is no […]
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Mon 07 October 2024: South Africa is immersed in a “just energy transition” from a fossil fuel-based energy system to a cleaner, low-carbon energy system. This new system will be based primarily on renewable energy, such as solar, wind and green hydrogen. Such a transition is deeply contested. Those with direct and indirect commercial interests in […]
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Mon 07 October 2024: Pope Francis criticised, on Monday, what he called the “shameful inability” of the international community to end the war in the Middle East, one year after Hamas’s devastating attack on Israel, Reuters reports. “A year ago, the fuse of hatred was lit; it did not sputter, but exploded in a spiral of violence,” he […]
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