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Afghan Women’s Radio Station Resumes Amid Taliban Crackdown on Media and Rights

KABUL, Afghanistan — In a rare flicker of defiance against the Taliban’s unrelenting suppression of women and free expression, an Afghan women’s radio station, Radio Begum, is set to resume broadcasts after

24 Feb, 2025

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During Ramadan, the Uighur Plight in China Casts a Long Shadow

In six days, Muslims around the world will begin Ramadan, a month of fasting, prayer, and reflection. For many, it’s a time of spiritual renewal, a chance to draw closer to God

24 Feb, 2025

WORLD

India’s Gaming Boom: A Powerhouse Rises With Women Leading the Charge

MUMBAI — In the bustling streets of India’s cities and the quieter corners of its villages, a revolution is unfolding. With over 568 million gamers, India has quietly overtaken the world as

23 Feb, 2025

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U.S. Lawmakers Push to Limit Chinese Access to National Labs Amid Security Concerns

Washington — The United States needs to do more to shield its scientific research from Chinese citizens, including potentially barring them from national laboratories, lawmakers and experts warned on Thursday. The renewed

23 Feb, 2025

WORLD

Maumoon Abdul Gayoom: The Architect of Modern Maldives, Half-Written in History

In a historic nod to a towering figure of Maldivian history, a new Dhivehi font inspired by the handwriting of former President Maumoon Abdul Gayoom was unveiled last night, marking a cultural

22 Feb, 2025

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Taiwan Slams Door on Chinese Universities, Citing Beijing’s Influence Push

Taiwan has drawn a hard line against China, banning its universities from working with mainland schools tied to Beijing’s United Front Work Department (UFWD), the Chinese Communist Party’s arm for spreading influence

22 Feb, 2025

WORLD

The Gilded Cage: Corruption, Crackdowns, and the Fall of a Chinese Banking Titan

In a striking display of China’s unrelenting war on corruption, Zhang Hongli, a former vice-president of the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC), was sentenced to death with a two-year reprieve

22 Feb, 2025

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China’s Coal-Renewables Dilemma: Pragmatism or Double Standards?

China’s energy policy in 2024 has presented a paradox that has left analysts and environmentalists divided. While the country has made record-breaking strides in renewable energy, adding an unprecedented 356 gigawatts of

22 Feb, 2025

WORLD

China’s Tibetan Dam: A Loaded Gun Aimed at the Region

China’s latest engineering obsession—a colossal hydropower dam on the Yarlung Tsangpo River in Tibet—sounds like something out of a sci-fi novel. Approved in December 2024, this beast is set to dwarf the

22 Feb, 2025

WORLD

Dr. Yunus’s Stumbling Start Casts Doubt on Bangladesh’s Economic Future

Dhaka — Six months into Dr. Muhammad Yunus’s tenure as Bangladesh’s interim leader, the Nobel laureate’s promises of reform ring hollow against a backdrop of rising unemployment, stubborn inflation, and a faltering

22 Feb, 2025

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February 2025 - Page 4

Afghan Women’s Radio Station Resumes Amid Taliban Crackdown on Media and Rights

During Ramadan, the Uighur Plight in China Casts a Long Shadow

India’s Gaming Boom: A Powerhouse Rises With Women Leading the Charge

U.S. Lawmakers Push to Limit Chinese Access to National Labs Amid Security Concerns

Maumoon Abdul Gayoom: The Architect of Modern Maldives, Half-Written in History

Taiwan Slams Door on Chinese Universities, Citing Beijing’s Influence Push

The Gilded Cage: Corruption, Crackdowns, and the Fall of a Chinese Banking Titan

China’s Coal-Renewables Dilemma: Pragmatism or Double Standards?

China’s Tibetan Dam: A Loaded Gun Aimed at the Region

Dr. Yunus’s Stumbling Start Casts Doubt on Bangladesh’s Economic Future

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