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The Evolving Landscape of Online Influence Operations Introduction When Ben Nimmo first began tracking online influence operations targeting elections in 2014, he had to scroll for hours on Twitter, studying how networks of fake accounts tried to hijack partisan narratives. A decade later, AI is changing the game—not just for foreign threat actors, but for…

The Vatican’s Recognition of the Shrine of Medjugorje A Controversial Spiritual Phenomenon The Vatican said Thursday it recognized the shrine of Medjugorje in Bosnia-Herzegovina, without commenting on the Virgin’s “alleged messages” to the faithful, who have gathered there in the millions for more than 40 years. In a 17-page document approved by Pope Francis, the…

The Rise of Full-Time Dads in China: Breaking Gender Norms Cooking, Cleaning, and Caring for Kids: Chen Hualiang’s Story Chen Hualiang is challenging traditional gender roles in China by taking on household tasks typically left to wives. Formerly a project manager, Chen made the decision to become a “full-time dad,” a growing trend in China….

The Impact of Wearing a Protest T-shirt in Hong Kong A Hong Kong man was sentenced to 14 months in jail on Thursday for wearing a T-shirt with protest slogans found to be “seditious” under the city’s new national security law. Background Chu Kai-pong, 27, had pleaded guilty on Monday to one count of “doing…

The Unstoppable Rebecca Kadaga: Uganda’s Political Lioness, Assassination Survivor Dancing Through the Corridors of Ugandan Politics Step into the world of Rebecca Alitwala Kadaga, the unstoppable force who has danced through the corridors of Ugandan politics like no other. Born in Mbulamuti, Kamuli District, Kadaga has been a trailblazing Member of Parliament since 1989, making…

Another wave of deadly explosions rock Lebanon Tragedy strikes again in Lebanon Lebanon is once again facing devastation with a wave of deadly explosions that have left at least 20 people dead and hundreds more injured. The explosions, this time caused by handheld radios, occurred at a funeral outside of Beirut for those who were…

ILO Empowers African Stakeholders with Nature-Based Solutions Training Nurturing Sustainable Development Through Capacity Building The International Labour Organization (ILO) recently concluded a capacity-building training on Nature-Based Solutions (NbS) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. This event brought together 38 participants from various government agencies and international organizations across Ethiopia, Uganda, Sudan, and Somalia. The training was a…

It’s every traveler’s worst nightmare – being banned from a $350,000 world cruise before even setting sail. Unfortunately for Jenny Phenix, a Florida woman, this nightmare became a reality after her private WhatsApp comments were leaked, resulting in the cancellation of her contract for the luxury cruise. Jenny Phenix had expressed frustrations and concerns about…