Stories from 11 January 2024
Creuza Oliveira: The first domestic worker celebrated with the honorary doctorate in Brazil
Creuza Oliveira was named Honorary Doctor by the Federal University of Bahia in Brazil, becoming the first union leader of her category to receive this title.
The descendants of Buryat migrants in Mongolia have no feelings towards Russia
The Buryats left the Soviet Union for Mongolia in three waves in the beginning of the 20th century.
Kazakhstan’s national identity is deeply connected to its food culture
Kazakhstan's modern cuisine has been significantly influenced by the eating habits of the peoples who were deported or moved to Kazakhstan.
Kenya's new visa-free policy implementation faces backlash
There are concerns among Kenyan citizens that the $30 ETA requirement may lead other African countries, which previously enjoyed unrestricted access to Kenya, to reciprocate with visa restrictions.
South Africa and Israel meet at the International Court of Justice
This article looks at South Africa's case against Israel at the International Court of Justice and what will happen during the legal proceedings.
Ko Wen-je, a third-party presidential candidate, may permanently change Taiwan’s two-party system
Ko has little chance of winning the presidency, his popularity and middle-way politics may place the TPP as a pivotal force in the Legislative Yuan, Taiwan's parliament and future elections.
