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August 10, 2024 12:30 PM

Venezuela’s government turns to tech to curb election protests

As Venezuelan campaigners take to the streets demanding that President Nicolas Maduro concede defeat after a disputed election, digital rights campaigners say the government is using tech to target and intimidate its critics. Officials have urged citizens to make online reports of "threats" from pr...

August 9, 2024 4:45 PM

Why Thailand’s judges are front and centre in its tumultuous politics

Thailand's Constitutional Court will on Aug. 14 rule on the fate of Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin, just days after it dissolved 2023 election winner Move Forward, underlining the judiciary's central role in the country's long-running battle for power. The two cases have heightened political uncer...

August 9, 2024 4:26 PM

Diego Garcia: A Strategic Flashpoint in the Indian Ocean

Diego Garcia, a small yet strategically significant island in the southern Indian Ocean, has emerged as a focal point in global power dynamics. Despite its modest size of 30 square kilometers, the island exerts a disproportionate influence on international affairs due to its unique geopolitical stat...

September 16, 2024 4:27 PM

Top lawyer Harish Salve to represent IOA in Vinesh Phogat’s CAS hearing today

Harish Salve, a renowned Indian lawyer, will represent the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) in the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) hearing on Friday, regarding the disqualification of wrestler Vinesh Phogat from the Paris Olympics.  Salve's expertise will be crucial in addressing the legal and...