Thailand Guns Down Firearms Licenses After Deadly School Shooting
Tragedy has struck Thailand once again as a school shooting leaves nine dead and raises questions about the country's lax gun laws.
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Faulty algorithm sets innocent woman up for terror at gunpoint
An incident in Wisconsin shows how flawed technology can lead to devastating consequences, raising questions about accountability and the balance between safety and civil liberties.
1 month ago
Zohran Mamdani’s U-Turn on Police Abolition: A Mayor’s Pragmatic Shift
Mayor Mamdani's pivot on police abolition has sparked controversy, with some seeing it as a pragmatic response to public safety concerns and others accusing him of abandoning his progressive roots.
1 month ago
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkiye forge new geopolitical axis
The Mecca Pact, a formal agreement between Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkiye, marks a strategic pivot in global power politics, extending Pakistan's security role westward and raising questions about the implications for energy security, counter-terrorism efforts, and human rights.
2 days ago
America’s Dark Immigration Secrets Exposed By Kurdish Filmmaker’s Harrowing Account
A Kurdish filmmaker's harrowing account of being shackled, pinned down, and force-fed in an ICE facility reveals a darker side of America's immigration policies, where human dignity is compromised.
1 month ago
Bel Powley’s Harry Potter Risk: Art and Activism in the Wizarding World
Actress Bel Powley joins the growing list of Harry Potter stars distancing themselves from author J.K. Rowling's comments on gender identity. But does her statement signal true conviction or savvy PR?
1 month ago
Silicon Valley’s hardware blind spot
Is China's low-cost AI strategy a Trojan horse designed to undermine Silicon Valley's leadership, or a clever economic play that benefits everyone?
2 months ago
My phone, my server: redefining digital autonomy
The era of truly personal computing is approaching as individuals begin to host their own services on their smartphones, redefining digital autonomy and challenging the control of corporate giants.
2 months ago
Yemen on High Alert: Houthi Insurgency Escalates Amid Regional Tensions
The Houthi insurgency in Yemen is a complex and multifaceted issue, with significant implications for the region and the global economy. As the week ahead gets underway, the conflict is likely to remain a major factor.
2 months ago
Conservation’s False Comfort
A new sanctuary in Sri Lanka is a symbol of our failure to address the root causes of habitat destruction and protect the world's dwindling wildlife.
2 months ago