How do you hold the powerful accountable? – Alam and Feinstein
Photojournalist Shahidul Alam and expert on corruption Andrew Feinstein on the journey into activism and the Gaza crisis.
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U.S. and Saudi Arabia sign agreement for joint space exploration and research
The U.S. and Saudi Arabia pledged to collaborate on civilian space research and exploration in a bid to strengthen joint work between the allies, NASA and the State Department said in a Tuesday statement.
South Africa's Ramaphosa re-elected as ANC strikes coalition deal
The African National Congress and its largest rival, the white-led, pro-business Democratic Alliance, agreed on Friday to work together in South Africa's new government of national unity, a step change after 30 years of ANC rule.
US delegation in Malaysia to discuss sanction-evading Iranian oil shipped by ‘dark fleet’
Under Secretary of the Treasury for Terrorism and Financial Intelligence Brian Nelson and Treasury General Counsel Neil MacBride will be in Kuala Lumpur this week where they will hold “candid and frank discussions” with Malaysian officials, US Ambassador to Malaysia Edgard Kagan said.
Singapore, Malaysia to get visit from US treasury official to discuss sanctions on Iran, and Russian oil
The US Treasury Department’s top sanctions official will travel to Singapore and Malaysia next week, a source familiar with the matter told Reuters, as Washington seeks to combat funding for Iran and its proxy groups as well as evasion of its sanctions on Russia.
Richard Branson and Oppenheimer's grandson urge action to stop AI and climate 'catastrophe'
Dozens of high-profile figures in business and politics are calling on world leaders to address the existential risks of artificial intelligence and the climate crisis.
Nelson Peltz states his case for joining the Disney board
Activist investor Nelson Peltz is stating his case for joining Disney's board.