Stories about Feature from May, 2024
Bitcoin mining's toll on El Salvador leaves communities without water
Communities in San Martín and Ilopango are left without access to drinking water as the Salvadoran government prioritizes Bitcoin mining projects
New museum in Bamoun Kingdom chronicles Cameroon's history
The Bamoun Kingdom, one of the oldest kingdoms in sub-Saharan Africa, located in western Cameroon, is inaugurating a museum dedicated to over 600 years of its history.
Explaining Tatars tea-loving nature, and the ‘never-ending teatime’
If you ask, “What is Tatar tea?”, then you will receive several answers to this question at once with the statement that this type of tea is considered truly Tatar.
The latest defamation bill further tightens restrictions on free speech in Pakistan
The Punjab Assembly recently passed the Defamation Bill 2024, which aims at curbing the spread of fake news across print, electronic, and social media platforms against government officials and institutions.
Australian billionaire's attempt to remove gallery portrait draws international attention
"I would never have known about this and no one would have cared if she didn't demand to have it removed. Now it's arguably more valuable because of the attention..."
At UN SIDS4, Caribbean and Pacific nations reinforce call to negotiate a fossil fuel non-proliferation treaty
These climate progressive countries are negotiating for an equitable transition away from oil, gas, and coal, improving the world’s chances of staying within the 1.5°Celsius climate limit.
Africans remain largely invisible in Taiwan
In Taiwan, Africa remains largely invisible, so when Africa Day is marked annually on May 25, it offers a rare occasion for African cultures to be celebrated, albeit for just one day.
Pacific communities seek to protect kava as it gains global popularity
The kava drink, traditional in Pacific Island communities, has become a global sensation, leading to some concern about exploitation and appropriation.
Riots against foreign students in Kyrgystan undermine its people-to-people ties with South Asia
The Kyrgyz government reacted strongly to the incident, condemning violence, apologizing to the students, and promising that such incidents would not happen again.
New Wayuu documentary tells the story of a return to ancestral lands in Colombia
In his most recent short film, the Wayuu filmmaker tells the story of how his clan returned to their ancestral territory after generations of exile.
‘I'm going to promote a symphony’ of languages says Indigenous writer and new member of the Brazilian Academy of Letters
An important figure in environmental and Indigenous rights activism since the 1980s, now 70 years old, he wants to promote native languages with the ABL and, above all, young Indigenous writers.
Turkey's ruling party targets stray dogs in a new legal proposal
The ruling party claims the current system of sterilization is insufficient to control the stray dog population and fails to address public safety concerns.
Maja Milinković: The musician blending Portuguese fado music with Bosnian sevdah
Sixteen years ago, singer-songwriter Maja Milinković first heard Portuguese fado music (meaning ʻfateʼ in Portuguese). She has since become a pioneer in introducing this musical genre to Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Why May 21 is a day of mourning for the Circassian people
Explaining what happened to the residents of the Northwestern Caucasus during the Caucasian War which ended on May 21, 1864. For Circassians, it was a tragedy.
The saga of a stranded horse becomes a symbol of hope amid climate catastrophe in Brazil
For "gaúchos," the people from the southernmost state of Brazil, horses are part of a tradition. Now, they've also became a symbol of resilience amidst the state's worst natural disaster.
Fossil fuels dependency exacerbates Pakistan’s power crisis
Pakistan is currently facing a severe energy crisis characterised by electricity shortages and frequent electricity cuts, which has a detrimental impact on household activities, industries, and the overall economy.
Three ways to tackle digital rights in Africa
Instances such as Nigeria's X (Twitter) ban and Senegal's internet restrictions exemplify the extent to which governments are infringing upon citizens' online freedoms.
Ban on children’s book ‘Same-sex Parents’ backfires down under
One online petition to reverse the ban had over 40,000 signatures, with another exceeding 10,000 signatures before the Cumberland Council overturned its ban in a decisive vote of 12 to 2.
Chai? Tea? How do Indians take their tea?
India is one of the largest producers of tea in the world, and we consume most of what we produce.
Will Mexico have its first woman president?
For the first time in Mexico's history, the two top presidential candidates are women.
In Russia, a journalist is detained for ‘apology’ for the Taliban
Nadezhda Kevorkova’s pro-Palestinian information and human rights activities could also have been the reason for her arrest.
