Sudan Open Market drone attack
Sudan has been rocked by violence since mid-April, when tensions between the country’s military, led by Gen. Abdel Fattah Burhan, and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces, commanded by Gen. Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, burst into open fighting. The RSF blamed the military’s air force for Sunday’s attack, though it was not immediately possible to independently verify
The Downfall Of Education, Artificial intelligence
Artificial Intelligence refers to the simulation of human intelligence in machines that are capable of performing tasks that typically require human intelligence. This includes tasks such as learning, reasoning, problem-solving, perception, language understanding, and even decision-making. The first challenge is the replacement of human teachers. E-learning classes and automated chatbots are becoming increasingly common and
The Gulf economies reshaping the world
Saudi Arabia and Iran have negotiated detente in a rivalry that has lasted since the Iranian revolution in 1979. Civil wars in Syria and Yemen are killing fewer people, as their sponsors seek de-escalation. Following the Abraham accords between Israel and some Arab governments, Saudi Arabia is considering recognising the Jewish state, 75 years after
Regime change in Iran
The commitment of many Iranians to regime change is unwavering. The authorities have not fully regained control of public space. Women must wear a headscarf to get treatment in state hospitals or service in banks. But on the streets many forsake the mandatory coverings, some defiantly sporting shorts and tank-tops. In July many Iranians boycotted
ban of Muslim clothing in schools
A controversy has broken out at la rentrée, the start of the new school year, over a government decision to ban from state schools the abaya, a full-length robe worn by some Muslim girls for modesty. To defenders of a strict version of French secularism, it is a measure necessary to protect the republic from
Roblox launch on PS4/ 5
Roblox was only available to play on computers and mobile devices, and on Microsoft’s Xbox One console. The massively popular children’s gaming platform Roblox has announced plans to launch on Sony’s PlayStation consoles. Roblox has more than 60 million players a day but it has come under criticism over concerns about poor moderation of its
Chinese Economy
Today, reality is falling short of expectations. A dark cloud hangs over Chinese born in the 1990s and 2000s. Since Xi Jinping won power in 2012, the government has grown more repressive and society less vibrant. Censors have turned the internet into a drearier place, while letting nationalist trolls drum in the state’s talking-points. At
Fighting corruption in Ukraine
On September 3rd President Volodymyr Zelensky said he would replace his defence minister, Oleksii Reznikov (pictured), following months of corruption scandals at his department. A day earlier the sbu, Ukraine’s domestic security service, had detained Ihor Kolomoisky, a controversial oligarch, on suspicion of fraud and money-laundering. There are questions about the timing and nature of
Africa to receive 3bn euros for climate change
Italy will allocate more than 70 per cent of its Italian Climate Fund to Africa. That means 3 billion euro over the next five years, equally earmarked for mitigation and adaptation initiatives. Rome, Sept. 9 Italy is to give Africa three billion euros to mitigate and adapt to climate change over the next five years,
Involving third party in relationships/ Marriage
Marriage and relationships are not for children. The fact that two people love each other does not mean that the relationship should lead to marriage. Marriage is all about maturity and making decisions. Some people say one should not involve third parties in one’s marriage. In my marriage, I can invite the elders in my