The World23 hours ago10 years ago, the Sunflower Movement pushed Taiwan away from ChinaThe World - Ashish ValentineMarch 18 marks the 10-year anniversary of a movement that changed Taiwanese politics for a generation. The Sunflower Movement saw hundreds of students occupy Taiwan’s Legislature — demanding that lawmakers reconsider a trade deal they were about to ratify with China. March 18 marks the date when …
The WorldNow‘What crime have we committed?’ Ghana’s LGBTQ community braces as anti-LGBTQ bill may turn into lawThe World - Ridwan Karim Dini-OsmanLawmakers in Ghana recently passed a bill that could lead to a severe crackdown on LGBTQ activities that have many people worried. Ghana's president is under pressure domestically to sign the bill into law, but could face economic consequences if he does. As a queer, non-binary person living on the …
The World5 days agoRussians have 'limited ability' to monitor a presidential election that favors Putin. Some are still trying.The World - Daniel OfmanRussia is holding presidential elections on March 15, and results are nearly a given. Vladimir Putin has been in power in Russia since 1999 — as president or prime minister — and he’s looking to secure his fifth term in office. Yet, some Russians are still trying to monitor the elections to point …
The World5 days ago'Frank, difficult conversations': State Department Deputy Spokesperson Vedant Patel speaks on Haiti, GazaThe World - Joyce HackelAs conflict continues to unfold in Haiti and Gaza, State Department Deputy Spokesperson Vedant Patel joins The World’s Carolyn Beeler to talk about US policy options in both places. Haiti, home to more than 11 million people, is seeing its worst violence and instability in decades. After Prime …
The World6 days ago'No one is helping us': Palestinians in West Bank barred from Israel face unemployment, financial insecurityThe World - Rebecca RosmanSince Oct. 7, 2023, Palestinians from Gaza and the West Bank have been barred from working in Israel. Tens of thousands in the West Bank who were doing building or agricultural jobs are out of work, and it's drastically impacting their daily lives and the lives of many shopkeepers as people tighten …
The World6 days agoColombian army veterans join Ukraine’s army — motivated by financial needThe World - Manuel RuedaHundreds of Colombians have recently enlisted in Ukraine’s military, as it tries to replenish its forces after months of heavy losses on the frontlines. But many are not going for ideological reasons. As a soldier in Colombia, Caleb became used to making long treks across the rainforest, and …