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  • World NewsIs South Korea close to officially ending the Korean War?

    Is South Korea close to officially ending the Korean War?

    South Korean President Moon Jae-in said this week that the United States, China and North Korea agreed in principle on declaring a formal end to the Korean War, replacing an armistice agreement that ended hostilities in 1953. However, analysts are not sure it will happen, or if such a step is advisable, given concerns over the security situation in northeast…

  • SponsoredZenithy awarded “Best Boutique Housing Development Phuket”

    Zenithy awarded “Best Boutique Housing Development Phuket”

    Press Release During the prestigious Dot Property Thailand Awards held at the Park Hyatt Bangkok on November 18, 2021, Phuket’s own Zenithy Development took home the title of “Best Boutique Housing Development Phuket.” The Dot Property Awards, now in its sixth year, aims to award developers in Southeast Asia that stand out in categories such as design, innovation, and sustainability.…

  • World NewsLithuania: Taking a stand against China

    Lithuania: Taking a stand against China

    The building at the heart of the row is a rather inconspicuous office block in the Lithuanian capital. Behind its shiny glass facade you can find law firms, consultancies and other companies. But, at the end of November, new tenants moved into 16b J. Jasinskio Street in Vilnius — and that was when the trouble really started. It’s the Taiwanese…

  • World NewsCOVID: Why is India’s largest vaccine maker cutting production?

    COVID: Why is India’s largest vaccine maker cutting production?

    India’s largest vaccine maker is reducing its production of the COVID-19 vaccine, as the country now has more doses than it needs to fully vaccinate the eligible population. As of Monday, nearly 816 million of the country’s eligible adult population had received at least one dose of the vaccine, while 512 million were fully vaccinated, according to health ministry figures.…

  • Sports NewsChampions League: UEFA forced into Round of 16 redraw after ‘technical problem’

    Champions League: UEFA forced into Round of 16 redraw after ‘technical problem’

    UEFA officials were left red-faced after a “technical problem” in the initial draw for the Champions League last-16 forced them to rule it void. A redraw has been scheduled by European football’s governing body. SOURCE: DW News

  • World NewsSuu Kyi imprisonment: Will the EU impose sanctions on Myanmar?

    Suu Kyi imprisonment: Will the EU impose sanctions on Myanmar?

    After the United States, Britain and Canada last Friday announced additional sanctions on Myanmar’s military junta, pressure is growing on the European Union to follow suit. The vice president of the European Parliament called earlier for additional measures against Myanmar’s junta and its associated businesses, which took power illegally in a coup on February 1. However, EU spokespersons contacted by…

  • Sports NewsChampions League: Bayern Munich drawn against Atletico Madrid in Round of 16

    Champions League: Bayern Munich drawn against Atletico Madrid in Round of 16

    Bayern Munich have been drawn against Atletico Madrid in the Round of 16. The six-time Champions League winners are the last Bundesliga team standing in Europe’s premier club competition this season. SOURCE: DW News

  • SponsoredTop 5 dental clinics by Dental Corporations PLC in Thailand

    Top 5 dental clinics by Dental Corporations PLC in Thailand

    Press Release Thailand has been a leading dental tourism hub and as the country re-open its doors back to medical tourism, we would like to recommend you the dental clinics by Dental Public Corporation Limited. The clinics here provide some of the greatest and safest dental care in the world, and one of their clinics was recently ranked as one…

  • Sports NewsFormula One: Max Verstappen wins world championship in Abu Dhabi

    Formula One: Max Verstappen wins world championship in Abu Dhabi

    In one of the most anticipated Formula One races in recent years, Max Verstappen came out on top to seal the world championship in the most dramatic fashion. SOURCE: DW News

  • Sports NewsBochum hold Borussia Dortmund to help Bayern Munich

    Bochum hold Borussia Dortmund to help Bayern Munich

    Bochum’s draw with Dortmund wasn’t just a historic derby result for the newly-promoted side; it also gave their friends in Munich a boost in the title race. SOURCE: DW News

  • World NewsPolitical rows blemish Israel’s Miss Universe 2021 beauty pageant

    Political rows blemish Israel’s Miss Universe 2021 beauty pageant

    The jury will face a tough decision on Sunday in Israel’s most southern city Eilat when it’s called on to decide the winner of the 70th “Miss Universe” beauty pageant. The event to crown the successor of Andrea Maza from Mexico in a three-hour live show that includes contestants giving personal statements as well as modeling in swimsuits and evening…

  • World NewsEU devises new measures against ‘economic coercion’

    EU devises new measures against ‘economic coercion’

    China last week put a ban on imports from Lithuania, an EU member state. It had nothing to do with a trade conflict: Beijing simply wants to persuade Vilnius to change its friendly policies toward Taiwan. Lithuania has allowed Taiwan to open a kind of embassy but China sees Taiwan as a renegade province awaiting reunification with the mainland. Now,…

  • World NewsAfricaLink On Air — 10 December 2021

    AfricaLink On Air — 10 December 2021

    Odinga’s bid for the Kenya presidency+++Ghana introduces Mandatory vaccinations +++Tackling COVID surge in Johannesburg+++Zambia’s domestic workers fight for their rights+++Qatari sportswashing SOURCE: DW News

  • World NewsPakistan: Where did billions of rupees in COVID aid go?

    Pakistan: Where did billions of rupees in COVID aid go?

    The ruling Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party has recently hit back at claims that corruption is behind the billions of rupees in financial irregularities, following an audit of cash intended for Pakistan’s coronavirus response. The report released last month by the Auditor General of Pakistan (AGP) claimed that irregularities amounted to 40 billion Pakistani rupees ($226 million, €200 million). The almost…

  • World NewsGirlZ Off Mute celebrates one year of stories told by African girl reporters

    GirlZ Off Mute celebrates one year of stories told by African girl reporters

    Chelsea Boakye vividly recalls her first time working in front of the camera for GirlZ Off Mute. “I still remember it like it was yesterday,” 16-year old Chelsea said. “The documentary was about a young female footballer whose family neglected her because she wanted to pursue football as a future career.” Boakye was amazed by how determined the girl was…

  • World NewsAfghanistan opium trade booms since Taliban takeover

    Afghanistan opium trade booms since Taliban takeover

    The cultivation of opium poppy as a medicinal plant has a long tradition in Afghanistan. The milky sap extracted from the seed pods is dried to produce raw opium, an effective remedy for severe pain. Today, opium is used primarily as an intoxicant and as a raw material for the production of stronger drugs like heroin. In the last harvest…

  • SponsoredSiam Piwat unveils the “ONESIAM SuperApp” – a smart platform that delivers extraordinary experiences

    Siam Piwat unveils the “ONESIAM SuperApp” – a smart platform that delivers extraordinary experiences

    Press Release Joining forces with partners across 13 industries to create a world of digital business through a world-class ecosystem of success. Siam Piwat is launching a groundbreaking premium world-class business ecosystem that homes in on over 7 million affluent customers in Thailand and reaches powerful customer bases around the globe. Advancing its Co-creation initiatives, Siam Piwat is joining forces…

  • World NewsFrom child mother to entrepreneur in Cape Verde | Thaiger

    From child mother to entrepreneur in Cape Verde

    Sara de Pina is a regular at this market in Assomada. She’s searching for the best bananas on the whole of Santiago Island. Then she meticulously sets to work. She and her family fry about 30 kilos of bananas a day. In the morning, she takes her daughter to school. She washes the utensils and peels the bananas to fry…

  • World NewsNigerians are livid over UK’s omicron travel ban

    Nigerians are livid over UK’s omicron travel ban

    Nigeria became the eleventh African country to be added to the UK’s red list earlier this week over fears travelers from the country could help spread the omicron COVID-19 variant in Britain. Announcing the ban, the UK’s Department of Health said 21 Omicron cases, or 16% of all omicron known cases at the time, were linked to travel from Nigeria.…

  • World NewsIs this the end of Kashmir’s bespoke gun-making?

    Is this the end of Kashmir’s bespoke gun-making?

    Civilian shotguns have been a traditional handicraft in Indian-administered Kashmir for decades, but as gun ownership has become increasingly difficult in the restive region, the industry may be breathing its last breath. SOURCE: DW News

  • World NewsOpinion: Postpone the AFCON in Cameroon due to the Anglophone crisis

    Opinion: Postpone the AFCON in Cameroon due to the Anglophone crisis

    Africa’s most prominent soccer championship, the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), has twice been pushed forward. The first postponement was because Cameroon was deemed unprepared to host the games, and the second was because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) — Africa’s soccer governing body — is now being asked if the escalating violence in the…

  • World NewsWill the US summit on democracy deliver?

    Will the US summit on democracy deliver?

    In the wake of a turbulent Donald Trump administration where conspiracy theories were promoted and authoritarian leadership style admired, President Joe Biden is reestablishing its commitments to democracy by holding a summit to defend it. The United States will have to reassess its traditional role of being a lecturer of democratic values at the Summit for Democracy which will take…

  • SponsoredBKFC provide some impressive bare-knuckle fighting action

    BKFC provide some impressive bare-knuckle fighting action

    Press Release Lockdowns have been lifted, Covid has taken a well-earned bare-knuckle fist to the face, and everyone in the Kingdom of Smiles is ready to get out and about and start enjoying life again. And what better way to jump back into the swing of things than to witness some impressive bare-knuckle fighting action with BKFC knockouts, beatdowns and…

  • Sports NewsBayern Munich aside, Bundesliga teams disappoint in Champions League

    Bayern Munich aside, Bundesliga teams disappoint in Champions League

    Other than Bayern Munich, who continue to look like one of the best sides in Europe, Bundesliga teams in the 2021/22 Champions League season endured rather than enjoyed. SOURCE: DW News

  • Sports NewsWomen’s Champions League: Wolfsburg win to set up finale against Chelsea

    Women’s Champions League: Wolfsburg win to set up finale against Chelsea

    Wolfsburg just about met expectations against Servette, setting up a must-win game against Chelsea in their Champions League group. In Europe this season, the Bundesliga side has been inconsistent. SOURCE: DW News

  • World NewsMeet Dago Nivel, an Angolan who took on the system

    Meet Dago Nivel, an Angolan who took on the system

    Dago’s real name is Fancisco Mapanda. He grew up in Jindingo, Luanda. It used to be an agricultural area. Jindingo then became a residential area. Dago had a rough childhood on the streets and at school here. Activism and hip hop changed Dago’s life. He became known as “Dago Nível Intelecto”. In 2016, he and other human rights defenders were…

  • World NewsWorld in Progress: The ripple effects of the pandemic

    World in Progress: The ripple effects of the pandemic

    COVID-19 has disrupted children’s education all over the world. Lockdowns and shutdowns have caused much more than kids missing out on school’s curriculums though — it’s taken a toll on their mental health, too. Can drones help in getting medicine and vaccines to remote areas? And how to best tackle COVID misinformation — volunteers in India try to encourage people…

  • World NewsTransatlantic allies ramp up pressure on Russia over Ukraine

    Transatlantic allies ramp up pressure on Russia over Ukraine

    White House Spokesperson Jen Psaki minced no words ahead of the virtual meeting where President Joe Biden conveyed to his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, the harsh financial penalties that would accompany any new invasion of Ukraine. “[W]e have a path forward that would impose significant and severe harm on the Russian economy,” Psaki said. “You can call that a threat,…

  • World NewsEthiopia’s Tigray conflict deepens ethnic rifts

    Ethiopia’s Tigray conflict deepens ethnic rifts

    Shortly after nightfall in Ethiopia’s capital Addis Ababa, volunteers wearing orange reflective vests and carrying sticks gather for a patrol by a neighborhood militia. “We are watching and securing the peace of the neighborhood,” member Leul Hassen told AP news agency. Vigilante groups like this are accused of stopping people and turning Tigrayans, one of Ethiopia’s more than 80 ethnic…

  • World NewsBlowing the whistle on traffic offenses in Angola

    Blowing the whistle on traffic offenses in Angola

    In Caxito, Angola, young men spend the day monitoring the streets aiming the stop traffic accidents. Recognizable by their trademark whistles, many are taxi conductors, and others volunteer as inspectors. They blow the whistle when they see a traffic violation. Drivers routinely ignore road signs. But they aren’t solely responsible for accidents. Caxito’s roads are poorly maintained. Meanwhile, the police…