The world is on course to miss its 2030 target for ending extreme poverty, with 826 million people already affected. Experts warn that widening inequality, war, declining aid and political inaction are
Three decades after the publication of Fight Club, Chuck Palahniuk says the cultural space for transgressive fiction in the United States fundamentally changed after the 11 September attacks. Speaking to El País
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In an extensive interview with Die Zeit, former German ambassador to Moscow Rüdiger von Fritsch reflects on growing up with a father who remained committed to Nazi ideology throughout his life, the
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Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s government has approved legislation that would automatically hold children aged 14 and over criminally responsible, reversing the previous presumption of diminished responsibility for minors. The proposal, aimed at
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The Venezuelan government has formally initiated its withdrawal from the International Criminal Court (ICC), arguing that the Hague-based tribunal has become politically biased and no longer serves the principles of international justice.
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EU Sanctions FIDE President Arkady Dvorkovich Despite His Opposition to Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine
The European Union has imposed sanctions on International Chess Federation President Arkady Dvorkovich, citing actions deemed to undermine Ukraine’s sovereignty, prompting his resignation from the leadership of the global chess body. The
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History has a way of circling back to truth. However long injustice may reign, however loudly the liars may shout, the story of Bangladesh today stands poised on that eternal hinge where
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Judicial well-being is not merely about individual resilience. It is a structural necessity—an indispensable condition for the independence, integrity, and efficacy of judicial systems across the globe. ~ Justice Rangajeewa Wimalasena Judges
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Formation of Chabad houses in Weligama and the East Coast sparked a mass agitation across the country, paving the path for many social media pundits to depict Jewish tourists to the island
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Meta is facing higher borrowing costs as investors seek greater compensation for financing its latest artificial intelligence infrastructure project, underscoring growing caution in debt markets over the rapid expansion of AI investment.
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Chinese President Xi Jinping has launched an expansive new vision for international artificial intelligence co-operation, presenting Beijing’s most comprehensive proposal yet to position itself as a global leader in AI development while
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Field Marshal Asim Munir has sought to redefine Pakistan’s place in an increasingly volatile international order by positioning the country as a pivotal diplomatic and security partner across the Middle East while
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Tensions between China and the Philippines have intensified following fresh accusations by the Philippine Coast Guard that Chinese vessels used water cannons against Philippine government ships for a second consecutive day near
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The prospect of a renewed global oil shock has returned as escalating conflicts and disruptions across several major energy corridors place increasing strain on international oil markets. After briefly retreating following a
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Ukraine’s domestic missile programme appears to be entering a new phase as defence manufacturer Fire Point advances the development of high-speed ballistic missiles designed to complement the country’s growing arsenal of long-range
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The race to lead the United Nations has moved into a critical stage after months of preliminary manoeuvring gave way to the first public debate between the six official candidates seeking to
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