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  • World NewsKosovo’s President Vjosa Osmani: Principled, yet willing to take risks | Thaiger

    Kosovo’s President Vjosa Osmani: Principled, yet willing to take risks

    Vjosa Osmani was born on May 17, 1982, in Mitrovica to Kosovo Albanian parents. At the time, the town on the Ibar was still part of Yugoslavia, as was the whole of Kosovo. Even before the breakup of the multiethnic state in 1991, Serbian nationalists led by Slobodan Milosevic had succeeded in subjecting Kosovo’s Albanian majority population to an oppressive…

  • World NewsWill Russia swallow up Belarus? | Thaiger

    Will Russia swallow up Belarus?

    Some events are long in the making. Back in 1999, the leaders of Belarus and Russia signed a treaty on creating a “union state.” For the past three years, Moscow has been pushing Belarus to move toward greater integration on the basis of that treaty. The leader of Belarus, Alexander Lukashenko, made repeated trips to visit Russian President Vladimir Putin,…

  • Sports NewsChampions League: Manchester City hit RB Leipzig for six | Thaiger

    Champions League: Manchester City hit RB Leipzig for six

    Jesse Marsch’s debut as RB Leipzig head coach was more than disappointing as the Bundesliga side were outplayed and outscored by a ruthless Pep Guardiola team. SOURCE: DW News

  • Sports NewsSheriff Tiraspol: The Champions League club without a country off to a winning start | Thaiger

    Sheriff Tiraspol: The Champions League club without a country off to a winning start

    Sheriff Tiraspol from breakaway Moldovan region Trans-Dniester, or Transnistria, beat exiled Shakhtar Donetsk on their Champions League debut on Wednesday. Sheriff’s name offers a clue to their murky but successful past. SOURCE: DW News

  • World NewsAfghan journalists ‘have to get out of the country’ | Thaiger

    Afghan journalists ‘have to get out of the country’

    It was an almost clandestine press conference that the organization Reporters Without Borders (ROG) held this Wednesday at its headquarters in Berlin. Only 20 journalists were allowed in, and unlike the normal routine since the coronavirus pandemic began, there was no live video transmission on the internet. The reason: In the room, there were journalists from Afghanistan who fear for…

  • World NewsAn end to neo-Islamism in the Middle East? | Thaiger

    An end to neo-Islamism in the Middle East?

    Last week, the party that previously held a majority in the Moroccan parliament suffered a crushing setback. In the country’s federal elections last Wednesday, the Justice and Development Party lost 113 of the 125 seats it had won in the last election. In previous ballots of 2016 and 2011, the party, commonly known as the PJD, ended up with a…

  • World NewsTanzania: Unlocking Lake Tanganyika’s economy | Thaiger

    Tanzania: Unlocking Lake Tanganyika’s economy

    The women fishers of Kigoma want to increase their income. Annually, fishers catch more than 53,000 tons of fish from Lake Tanganyika. The volume could be higher if proper equipment were available. Fish spoil due to lack of proper storage. Fishers need basic items and guidelines for the business. Hundreds work in seafood processing that lacks refrigerators, processing facilities, and…

  • World NewsRwanda: The mysterious deaths of political opponents | Thaiger

    Rwanda: The mysterious deaths of political opponents

    The death of former Rwandan lieutenant Revocant Karemangingo, a critic of President Paul Kagame, is the latest addition to a list DW has compiled of Rwandan opposition voices that have died under suspicious circumstances. The regime of President Kagame, who has effectively ruled Rwanda since 1994, is accused of suppressing dissenting views. International rights groups claim opposition politicians, journalists, and…

  • World NewsGerman Africa Prize 2021 goes to Ethiopian rights activist | Thaiger

    German Africa Prize 2021 goes to Ethiopian rights activist

    Daniel Bekele, currently Chief Commissioner of the Ethiopian Human Rights Commission (EHRC), will receive the German Africa Award for his fight for democracy and human rights. The prize is the highest award of its kind in Germany. It honors outstanding personalities from the African continent who are committed to peace, reconciliation, and social progress. “I am delighted that the independent…

  • World NewsRomania: The new mayor looking to clean up local politics | Thaiger

    Romania: The new mayor looking to clean up local politics

    It’s a sunny Monday morning and the mayor, Zoltan Soos, is in a good mood as he walks into the conference room. A few members of the planning team are already there and the rest arrive in dribs and drabs until all 15 are present. The key officials from the municipal administration greet each other warmly. No one is subservient,…

  • Sports NewsChampions League: Bayern Munich ease to win in Barcelona | Thaiger

    Champions League: Bayern Munich ease to win in Barcelona

    In the first game of the 2021/22 Champions League season, Julian Nagelsmann’s Bayern Munich faced Barcelona in one of the most anticipated games of the competition. In the end, it proved a mismatch. SOURCE: DW News

  • World NewsPakistan: How ‘blood money’ laws allow murderers to be pardoned | Thaiger

    Pakistan: How ‘blood money’ laws allow murderers to be pardoned

    In January 2018, Asma Rani, a medical student in her third year, was on a semester break in her hometown of Kohat in the province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Asma and her sister-in-law were on their way back to their house when two men opened fire. Three bullets hit Asma. Before her death, she identified her attacker as Mujahidullah Afridi, a…

  • World NewsWill Malaysia’s ties with the EU improve under new government? | Thaiger

    Will Malaysia’s ties with the EU improve under new government?

    Changes of government are usually occasions for countries to reassess their foreign relations, but few analysts reckon Malaysia’s new government that came into office late last month will oversee any fundamental change in approach. That is a double-edged sword for the EU, which was beginning to build momentum with the previous government over a potential free-trade agreement between Malaysia and…

  • Sports NewsChampions League live: Barcelona vs. Bayern Munich | Thaiger

    Champions League live: Barcelona vs. Bayern Munich

    The Champions League group stage kicks off on Tuesday evening, with Bayern Munich traveling to Barcelona. The last time these two sides met, Bayern won 8-2 on their way to winning the trophy in 2020. SOURCE: DW News

  • World NewsIndonesia’s deadly prison blaze highlights region’s overcrowded jails | Thaiger

    Indonesia’s deadly prison blaze highlights region’s overcrowded jails

    A blaze broke out at Tangerang prison near Indonesia’s capital city Jakarta last week while inmates were sleeping. In total,41 prisoners died and eight others were seriously injured. The facility houses over 2,000 inmates, exceeding its official limit of 600, according to government data. Block C, where the fire broke out, housed 122 inmates at the time ⁠— far over…

  • World NewsGermany and the Middle East: A tale of morals and markets | Thaiger

    Germany and the Middle East: A tale of morals and markets

    On its homepage, Germany’s foreign ministry lists, “peace and security, the promotion of democracy and human rights, and commitment to multilateralism,” as the guiding principles of German foreign policy. Just a few lines later, however, there is another commitment whereby Germany, as a trading nation, has a particular interest in an effective external economic policy, “that helps companies to tap…

  • World NewsWhy Pakistan’s new school textbooks are sparking backlash over gender | Thaiger

    Why Pakistan’s new school textbooks are sparking backlash over gender

    Pakistan’s ruling party Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) launched its revised Single National Curriculum (SNC) in August this year, deeming it “a milestone to end disparity in the education system.” Following the recent release of the curriculum’s accompanying new textbook, many have taken to social media to criticize what they view as patriarchal gender norms in the book. The outrage is similar…

  • World NewsSouth Africa eases lockdown restrictions despite low vaccination rates | Thaiger

    South Africa eases lockdown restrictions despite low vaccination rates

    The road to Thulamahashe is full of potholes. The town is located close to Kruger National Park in the province of Mpumalanga, one of the poorest in the country. But the roads remain quite busy — especially on social grant payday, as hundreds make their way from the villages to the nearest town over. Carlos Mavanga is one of them.…

  • World NewsAfrica: COVID lockdowns blamed for increase in teenage pregnancies | Thaiger

    Africa: COVID lockdowns blamed for increase in teenage pregnancies

    “I’m five months pregnant by a young man who works in the barracks,” says 16-year-old Elsa. “He is a soldier and helps me buy food and other things for school, because my family could not afford to send me to school otherwise.” Elsa is one of many girls in Africa who have found themselves in a similar situation during the…

  • World NewsAfghanistan: The Taliban are trying to silence the voices of journalists | Thaiger

    Afghanistan: The Taliban are trying to silence the voices of journalists

    Since the Taliban took power in Afghanistan, claiming to have full control of the country, they’re trying to present themselves as more tolerant than 20 years ago. Some even speak of a Taliban 2.0. In their first press conference in late August, the militant Islamists said, journalists would be allowed to continue working in Afghanistan. Three weeks later, this statement…

  • SponsoredThe Thaiger Digital Summit – Seven Thai Tech Start-Ups Speak Out | Thaiger

    The Thaiger Digital Summit – Seven Thai Tech Start-Ups Speak Out

    Disrupt or Die. Tune in to a full-tilt, one-hour online event led by The Thaiger’s Co-Founder and leading digital entrepreneur Michael Kenner. On the virtual stage will be fast-paced conversations with seven amazing start-up disruptors who are set to change Thailand’s online space. From super apps, the sharing economy, big data, to taking business off the sois and onto digital…

  • Sports NewsEintracht Frankfurt in form as they remain perfect in the Women’s Bundesliga | Thaiger

    Eintracht Frankfurt in form as they remain perfect in the Women’s Bundesliga

    Eintracht Frankfurt have won their first three games and are benefiting from a new formation. Turbine Potsdam’s struggles continue, and Bolivian footballers take a stand against sexism and discrimination. SOURCE: DW News

  • World NewsGerman election: What’s at stake for India? | Thaiger

    German election: What’s at stake for India?

    At the end of October 2019, German Chancellor Angela Merkel embarked on one of her last major international visits before the pandemic struck. Accompanied by a dozen key government officials, as well as a high-profile business delegation, Merkel traveled to India with the specific goal to “deepen and consolidate” a relationship that has undoubtedly grown in importance since she became…

  • World NewsItaly: Palermo puts migrant children center stage | Thaiger

    Italy: Palermo puts migrant children center stage

    When the Rainbow Choir reunited for its first rehearsals after the pandemic last summer, the sense of excitement was palpable. “Louder,” bellowed the ensemble’s maestro, snapping his fingers as he paced around the room. The young singers needed little encouragement — grinning in unison, they soared through another verse of an Italian movie soundtrack. Run by the Teatro Massimo, Palermo’s…

  • Sports NewsBundesliga: RB Leipzig vs. Bayern Munich — live updates | Thaiger

    Bundesliga: RB Leipzig vs. Bayern Munich — live updates

    Julian Nagelsmann faces former side RB Leipzig for the first time as Bayern Munich head coach. Follow the game with DW’s live blog. SOURCE: DW News

  • Sports NewsFlorian Wirtz sparkles but Erling Haaland secures win for Borussia Dortmund | Thaiger

    Florian Wirtz sparkles but Erling Haaland secures win for Borussia Dortmund

    In one of the games of this, or any other, Bundesliga season, Erling Haaland helped Borussia Dortmund to a 4-3 win over Bayer Leverkusen. While the Norwegian was decisive, Leverkusen’s latest German talent also shone. SOURCE: DW News

  • Sports NewsBundesliga live: RB Leipzig vs. Bayern Munich | Thaiger

    Bundesliga live: RB Leipzig vs. Bayern Munich

    Bayern Munich stars make their return from injury as Julian Nagelsmann faces former side RB Leipzig for the first time as Bayern Munich head coach. Buildup in DW’s match blog. SOURCE: DW News

  • World NewsIs Africa ready to produce a malaria vaccine? | Thaiger

    Is Africa ready to produce a malaria vaccine?

    There’s a ray of hope in the fight against tropical diseases: German pharmaceutical company BioNTech said it wants to develop vaccines against malaria and tuberculosis. Clinical trials are expected to start by the end of 2022. The vaccines will use use BioNTech’s messenger RNA technology that’s already proven effective against COVID-19. BioNTech also said it wants to produce the vaccines…

  • World News9/11, the ‘war on terror’ and the consequences for the world | Thaiger

    9/11, the ‘war on terror’ and the consequences for the world

    Twenty years have passed since the September 11 attacks. At Ground Zero in New York, the towers of a new World Trade Center rise above the skyline, and there is a memorial to the nearly 3,000 victims of the attacks. The city has bounced back and now has more residents than in 2001. Until the pandemic, the economy was booming. …

  • World News9/11 through African eyes | Thaiger

    9/11 through African eyes

    Kenya Zainab Aziz I knew about the attack immediately because I was a journalist, working for the national broadcaster in the capital, Nairobi. In my heart and mind I was thinking of the people inside those buildings. I was shocked, even before I knew the details. The attack gave me flashbacks to the US embassy bombings in Kenya and Tanzania…