A new UN report reveals that women’s and girls’ rights are under attack, 30 years after world leaders adopted a historic gender equality plan. Despite progress, gender discrimination is still deeply rooted in economies and societies. Nearly one-quarter of governments reported a backlash to women’s rights last year, and violence against women continues to rise. […]
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Elon Musk proposes privatization of USPS and Amtrak
Elon Musk has proposed privatizing both the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) and Amtrak, arguing that government services capable of being privatized should be. Speaking at a Morgan Stanley conference, Musk named these two services as prime examples. His remarks come after President Trump suggested merging USPS with the U.S. Commerce Department, a plan criticized by […]
Young Gaza narrator defends documentary after BBC censorship
Abdullah al-Yazouri, the young narrator of the BBC documentary Gaza: How to Survive a War Zone, has expressed his deep disappointment after the network removed the film following backlash from pro-Israel groups. The 14-year-old, who spent nine months working on the documentary, stated, “It was very sad to me” to see his hard work dismissed. […]
Breakthrough discovery unlocks new hope for antibiotics
Scientists have uncovered a hidden immune system feature that could lead to powerful new antibiotics. The study reveals that the proteasome, a tiny structure in every cell, does more than recycle proteins—it also produces natural antibacterial agents. This discovery could help combat the growing threat of antibiotic-resistant superbugs. Researchers at the Weizmann Institute found that […]
Trump issues stark warning to Hamas over captives
President Donald Trump has made a strong demand for Hamas to release Israeli captives, warning of severe consequences if they are not freed. In a social media post, he declared that the captives’ release must happen immediately or there would be “hell to pay,” stating it was Hamas’ “last warning.” Trump’s remarks came after the […]
Elon Musk’s fortune takes $111 billion hit, still world’s richest person
Elon Musk’s fortune has dropped by a staggering $111 billion, yet he remains the world’s richest person. Despite a sharp decline in Tesla’s stock price, Musk continues to surpass Bill Gates’ entire net worth. His current wealth stands at $353.2 billion, according to Forbes’ real-time estimates. Tesla’s stock has plummeted over 40% from its peak, […]
RBNZ governor Adrian Orr resigns amid profitable review
Adrian Orr, the Governor of the Reserve Bank of New Zealand( RBNZ), abnegated on Wednesday, ending his seven- time term three times beforehand. His abdication will take effect on March 31. No specific reason for his departure was handed, although it follows adding review from the National Party- led government. Orr’s abdication comes after public […]
Gaurav Srivastava’s fake philanthropy hides a real fraud
Investigation shows that Gaurav Srivastava, an American-Indian conman who has been involved in corruption, fraud and intimidation, used a donation to the Atlantic Council to clean up his image through his so-called charitable organisation. Evidence gathered by investigators throws a new light showing that the Atlantic Council think tank has been the only non-profit organization […]
Contribution of regional socio-economic development to growth of national economy in Azerbaijan
The socio-economic development of regions is one of the factors ensuring the sustainability of the country’s economy. Azerbaijan has implemented state programs for the socio-economic development of regions have been implemented for the years 2004-2008, 2008-2014, 2014-2018, and 2019-2023. “Azerbaijan 2030: National Priorities for Socio-Economic Development” state program approved by the President of the Republic […]
Indian citizens in Canada are urged to use caution as ties deteriorate
India-Canada ties continue to worsen. Murder of Sikh leader causes division. India denies any link to Nijjar’s killing.NEW DELHI: India warned its citizens in Canada on Wednesday to use caution as relations between the two nations reached a new low following claims that New Delhi was responsible for the death of a Sikh leader. Since […]