A recent U.N. report warns that life in Afghanistan is reaching new lows, and prospects are dim without the unfreezing of Afghan assets held mainly by the United States. The West has blamed the Taliban for the deteriorating situation. But what's going on there? How do local people view the Taliban and the U.S.? Huang Yue recently traveled through the country ... Show More
Mar 2023
Keeping up with the gig economy
The gig economy, facilitated by internet platforms, has transformed our lives for the better. But what about the workers who drive us around, deliver our food, and perform other tasks through these platforms? As the gig economy grows, questions arise about worker protection, righ ... Show More
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Jan 2024
Can Indonesia pull off relocating its capital?
Indonesia’s ambitious plan to move the administrative headquarters of its capital city from Jakarta to a new location on the island of Borneo, in the East Kalimantan province, is nearing the completion of its first phase. Known as Nusantara, the new city’s inauguration is schedul ... Show More
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Feb 2023
Turkey earthquake: What is the future for young people?
As the rescue and recovery effort from the devastating earthquake continues, young people who survived are making tough decisions about the future. With Turkey already struggling economically even before the disaster, do they leave and start again in a new region, or a new countr ... Show More
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Jun 2021
UK green list changes, new Dubai bus station - The Daily Update - June 27, 2021
On today's update, we have the latest coronavirus figures, changes to the UK green list open up options for expats in the UAE and a new metro-linked bus station opens in Dubai.
Israeli scientists identify another human species and, in Iraq, explosive drones target the area near t ... Show More
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