On 29 October 2025, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) carried out overnight air-strikes in Gaza that killed at least 104 Palestinians, including dozens of children and women, according to Gaza’s health authorities. Israel described the strikes as targeting weapons depots and militants in northern Gaza near Beit Lahia. This development came despite a US-brokered cease-fire […]
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POLITICS, TECHNOLOGY & THE HUMANITIES
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POLITICS, TECHNOLOGY & THE HUMANITIES
SDG 10: Reduced Inequality
Panic: G7 Banks Blocked AfroGold Transfers – African Union Hits Back with $1 Trillion Lawsuit
In recent weeks, tensions between African financial institutions and Western powers have escalated following the alleged blocking of international transfers linked to AfroGold, a pan-African digital asset backed by gold reserves. According to reports, several major banks in the G7 countries restricted or froze transactions involving AfroGold, citing regulatory concerns and anti-money laundering safeguards. The […]
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POLITICS, TECHNOLOGY & THE HUMANITIES
SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
SDG 17: Partnerships to achieve the Goal
SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
SDG 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
China’s Master Plan: Shaping the Future
Over the past several decades, China has moved from being a largely agrarian society into one of the world’s most powerful economic and geopolitical actors. Behind this transformation lies what many observers describe as a carefully crafted “master plan”—a combination of long-term economic strategies, technological ambitions, and global partnerships designed to secure the country’s position […]
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POLITICS, TECHNOLOGY & THE HUMANITIES
SDG 1: No Poverty
SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
AI Could Cause 99% of All Workers to Be Unemployed in the Next Five Years, Says Computer Science Professor
A recent statement by a computer science professor has reignited a long-simmering debate about the disruptive potential of artificial intelligence. The professor warned that rapid advances in AI could displace up to 99% of workers within the next five years, raising questions about the future of employment, economic stability, and human purpose in an increasingly […]
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POLITICS, TECHNOLOGY & THE HUMANITIES
SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
I Worked at Palantir: The Tech Company Reshaping Reality
When I joined Palantir, I expected to work on advanced data analytics; what I witnessed was something far more transformative—technology that doesn’t just interpret the world, but actively reshapes it. Founded in 2003 by Peter Thiel, Alex Karp, Stephen Cohen, and Joe Lonsdale, Palantir began as a secretive startup with CIA backing, dedicated to fighting […]
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Humanity
POLITICS, TECHNOLOGY & THE HUMANITIES
SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
SDG 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
They Built America Like a Racket: The Secret History of Empire, Intelligence, and Organized Crime
They Built America Like a Racket In a world where history is often sanitized for textbooks, this documentary rips the veil off America’s rise to global dominance—not as a beacon of democracy, but as a sprawling empire built on covert deals, criminal alliances, and shadow wars. The Premise “They Built America Like a Racket” argues […]
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Science & STEAM
Beijing’s first World Humanoid Robot Games open with hip-hop and martial arts
Beijing Launches First World Humanoid Robot Games with Dazzling Display of Tech and Talent Beijing made history this week as it hosted the inaugural World Humanoid Robot Games, a three-day spectacle that kicked off with a vibrant opening ceremony blending hip-hop, martial arts, and futuristic flair. Held on Thursday evening, the event showcased the latest […]
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LEARNING MINDS
POLITICS, TECHNOLOGY & THE HUMANITIES
SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
SDG 15: Life on Land
Russia Equips Jets With Mach 6 Nuclear Missiles — Terrifying New Arsenal Sparks Global Alarm Over Hypersonic First-Strike Capability
In a dramatic escalation of Global Military tensions, Russia is advancing its nuclear capabilities by developing air-to-air nuclear missiles, expanding its tactical nuclear forces and working on new strategic weapons, according to a recent U.S. Defense Intelligence Agency report. According to the 2025 report by the US Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA), Russia has introduced an […]
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POLITICS, TECHNOLOGY & THE HUMANITIES
SDG 10: Reduced Inequality
SDG 17: Partnerships to achieve the Goal
Executive Order Opens 401(k) Plans to Private Markets, Stirring Debate
In a move that could reshape the retirement savings landscape for millions of Americans, President Donald Trump has signed an executive order directing regulators to open the door for 401(k) plans to include private market investments. The order, signed on August 7, 2025, instructs the Department of Labor (DOL), Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), and […]
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HOW THE RENT GETS PAID
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POLITICS, TECHNOLOGY & THE HUMANITIES
Massive Data Breach Exposes the World: Billions of Identities Compromised in Unprecedented Cyberattack
In what is being called the most significant data breach in history, a massive cyberattack has exposed the personal and sensitive information of billions of people around the world. From everyday internet users to government officials and corporate executives, no one appears to have been spared in this sweeping digital intrusion. Cybersecurity analysts report that […]