Nobel laureate Malala Yousafzai condemns Israel, supports Palestinians Introduction Nobel laureate Malala Yousafzai on Thursday condemned Israel and reaffirmed her support for Palestinians in Gaza, after a backlash in her native Pakistan over a Broadway musical she co-produced with former US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. Background Yousafzai, who was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize…
The Rise of Real-World Asset Tokenization Democratizing Access to Investments Within the ever-evolving world of finance and technology, the concept of Real-World Asset (RWA) tokenization has emerged as a game-changer for many. This is because it opens up new avenues for investment and democratizes access to markets — such as real estate, government bonds, commodities,…
From Favelas to Fame: The Global Rise of Rio de Janeiro Funk Music The Birth of a Musical Phenomenon Born in the impoverished favelas of Rio de Janeiro, funk music has risen from humble beginnings to become a global sensation. Blending hip-hop and electronic music with Afro-Brazilian beats, funk emerged in the late 1990s as…
France’s national library said Thursday it had removed four 19th-century books from its shelves whose emerald green covers were likely laced with highly poisonous arsenic. The library said handling the books — which were printed in Britain — would probably cause only minor harm, but it was taking them away for further analysis. “We have…
Biden’s 44.6% Capital Gains Tax: A Political Play or Genuine Effort to Level the Playing Field? President Joe Biden’s recent proposal to increase the capital gains tax rate to a historic high of 44.6% has sparked widespread discussions and concerns among investors, particularly those in the cryptocurrency space. Many are wondering whether this move is…
Whale Hoarding Bitcoin and Tether Makes Big Investment in Algotech A Major Bet on Algotech In a striking financial move, a high-profile cryptocurrency investor famous for hoarding Bitcoin and Tether has now placed a major bet on Algotech. This investment underscores the groundbreaking potential of Algotech’s AI-driven algorithmic trading platform. With its commitment to democratizing…
The cryptocurrency market: A rollercoaster ride The recent crypto market dip The cryptocurrency market has once again demonstrated its volatile nature, with major cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) experiencing significant declines in value. On April 25, Bitcoin’s price dipped below $64,000, triggering a wave of liquidations across the market and sending shockwaves…
The United Nations Association of Uganda (UNAU) Seeks Youth Feedback on SDG Implementation Progress Introduction The United Nations Association of Uganda (UNAU), in collaboration with its partners, organized a youth consultation engagement on Wednesday. The purpose of this engagement was to seek input from the youth regarding the Voluntary National Review (VNR) Report, which assesses…
