Searched for
AUTHORITARIANISM
Quote of the Day by Victor Hugo: 'You ask me what forces me to speak? A strange thing...'- A profound insight into the power of conscience by the famous French Romantic writerVictor Hugo's enduring wisdom highlights conscience as a powerful, persistent inner voice that compels us to speak out against injustice, e...
Trump says July Fourth speech is still on after severe weather empties National MallSevere weather forced an evacuation of Washington's National Mall on Saturday, disrupting President Trump's planned July Fourth address. De...
Fireworks, heat and politics: America celebrates its 250th birthdayAmerica's 250th Independence Day is marked by widespread celebrations amidst political division and a sweltering heatwave affecting million...
Change certain in Uttarakhand after 2027 assembly polls: State Congress chief GodiyalUttarakhand Congress chief Ganesh Godiyal asserted a government change is inevitable in 2027, citing public discontent over unemployment an...
Extreme heat bears down as America 250 celebrations ramp up. Trump heads to Mount RushmoreAcross the US, celebrations for America's 250th anniversary are underway, marked by patriotic displays and fireworks, though tempered by ex...
Trump filing shows he took in about $1.2 billion from crypto businesses last yearPresident Trump's crypto ventures reportedly raked in nearly $1.2 billion last year, eclipsing his property empire. While investors faced l...
Compelled to fast again, may even die but won't step back: Sonam Wangchuk on Ladakh protestClimate activist Sonam Wangchuk has begun an indefinite fast at Jantar Mantar, citing unfulfilled promises and stalled dialogue with the Ce...
America at 250: Why Trump's second term is reviving fears of an 'imperial presidency'As America marks its 250th anniversary, President Trump's actions have drawn comparisons to monarchy, with critics pointing to his use of p...
Quote of the day by French philosopher Jean-Paul Sartre: 'Life begins on the other side of despair. Life is nothing until it is lived...' ; lessons on treating failures as learning lessons from Nobel-prize winning scholarLife's true meaning emerges beyond despair, as philosopher Jean Paul Sartre famously stated. He believed we craft our own purpose through c...
French president urges US to share cutting-edge AI and democracies to cooperate on regulationFrench President Macron urged wealthy democracies to unite on AI regulation, a sentiment echoed by OpenAI's CEO. Amidst US restrictions on ...
We cannot let AI frontier models fall into hands of authoritarian regimes: French President Emmanuel MacronArtificial intelligence frontier models must not be allowed to fall into the hands of authoritarian regimes, but democracies must co-ope...
Starbucks Korea to shut 2,000 stores to teach history lessons to employeesStarbucks Korea is closing over 2,000 stores for mandatory history and social sensitivity training after a marketing campaign sparked outra...
Trump goes after Netanyahu as he pursues deal with Iran, putting their friendship to the testFormer US President Donald Trump has publicly criticized Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Trump claims credit for Israel's existe...
Stuck in acres of mediocre: External shocks expose India's slide into middle-income stagnationIndia's economy is experiencing a slowdown. High growth and low inflation mask underlying issues of weak demand and poor productivity. This...
India-Australia ties hold 'key role' in Indo-Pacific calculus, ex-PM Scott Morrison saysFormer Australian PM Scott Morrison highlighted the Indo-Pacific as the world's center, emphasizing the Australia-India partnership's cruci...
China's repression in Tibet under global spotlight as Tibetan leader rallies democratic support in BerlinTibetan leader Penpa Tsering warns that China's assimilation policies in Tibet threaten democratic values. He met with German lawmakers, de...
Why Trump and other G7 leaders meeting without China might be a mistakeThe G7, a club of wealthy nations, faces questions about excluding China. China's economy now surpasses most G7 members. However, the G7's ...
Two phones and an app: How Russians skirt Putin's digital iron curtainSince the Kremlin ratcheted up control over the internet this year, Russians have been turning to increasingly convoluted technical solutio...
Trump and other G7 leaders are meeting without China. Is that a mistake?The G7, a club of wealthy nations, faces questions about its relevance without China. China's economy now surpasses most G7 members. Howeve...
With war now football by others means, be prepared for new World Cup champsThe World Cup faces political challenges. Visiting teams, especially Iran, encounter travel restrictions and potential discrimination. The ...