Are women’s reserved seats in parliament only tokens?
March 8, 2024
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Time to stop Iran’s unchecked killing of Kurds
Since the 2022 death of Jîna Mahsa Amini, a young Kurdish woman held in police custody for wearing her hijab inappropriately, Iranian demonstrators have protested against the repressive regime and the surge of executions of ethnic and religious political dissidents.
A deadly gambit over Ukraine military assistance
I’m astounded by the careless way House Speaker Mike Johnson treats the precious lives of young men and women who serve in our armed forces, especially those stationed at military bases in Louisiana.
Nikki Haley ends U.S. Republican presidential bid but doesn't endorse Trump
CHARLESTON, South Carolina (Reuters) -- Nikki Haley ended her long-shot challenge to Republican presidential frontrunner Donald Trump on Wednesday, ensuring the former president will be the party's candidate in a rematch with Democratic President Joe Biden in November's election.
Haley ends U.S. Republican presidential bid after losses to Trump
CHARLESTON, South Carolina (Reuters) -- Nikki Haley ended her long-shot challenge to Republican presidential frontrunner Donald Trump on Wednesday, ensuring the former president will be the party's candidate in a rematch with Democratic President Joe Biden in November's election.
EU’s laggard tech a democratic blessing in disguise
Europe invests a lot in research, and publishes and patents many ideas. But it fails to compete with the US and China when it comes to translating its innovation effort into large, global technology firms. The seven largest US tech companies, Alphabet (Google), Amazon, Apple, Meta, Microsoft, Nvidia and Tesla, are 20 times bigger than the EU’s seven largest, and generate more than ten times more revenue.
Japan’s cybersecurity failures duly noted in the West
A powerhouse of technological innovation, Japan is rightly recognized as a global leader in industrial automation, robotics, biomedical research, and artificial intelligence. However, outdated security infrastructure, a rapidly evolving cyber threat and a culture of sovereign pride undermine these achievements.
Taylor Swift row points to healthy ASEAN competition
Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong has disclosed that a private agreement was secured to have Taylor Swift perform exclusively in the city-state during her The Eras Tour, preventing her from staging performances in other Southeast Asian nations.