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What a 'fish' asked AI—and got LinkedIn users talking
What a 'fish' asked AI—and got LinkedIn users talking
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Comments on ISOC’s draft policy brief, ‘VPN Restrictions’ (2026)
Comments on ISOC’s draft policy brief, ‘VPN Restrictions’ (2026)
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In March, a virtual memorial came up for Palestinian researchers killed by Israeli attacks
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Mozilla Foundation launches petition to retain Instagram encryption
Mozilla Foundation launches petition to retain Instagram encryption
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Greenland isn’t in the EU—but its people are, explained by an international affairs expert
Greenland isn’t in the EU—but its people are, explained by an international affairs expert
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Cologne, Germany (August 2025)
Cologne, Germany (August 2025)
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Kleine Scheidegg, Switzerland (August 2025)
Kleine Scheidegg, Switzerland (August 2025)
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Lake Brienz, Switzerland (August 2025)
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Gstaad, Switzerland (August 2025)
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Zermatt, Switzerland (August 2025)
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Palestine Institute for Public Diplomacy Co-Director claims her LinkedIn account was hacked, abused
Palestine Institute for Public Diplomacy Co-Director claims her LinkedIn account was hacked, abused
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The University of Chicago academic Shadi Bartsch’s book explores the role of the Greek philosophical tradition in Chinese political thought
The University of Chicago academic Shadi Bartsch’s book explores the role of the Greek philosophical tradition in Chinese political thought
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In Nigeria, Afikpo’s police blamed dysfunctional vehicles for inaction in witch hunt, claims AfAW
In Nigeria, Afikpo’s police blamed dysfunctional vehicles for inaction in witch hunt, claims AfAW
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Cybersecurity expert claims his social media tips prompted Sri Lankan police to use AI images of shooting suspect; questions remain
Cybersecurity expert claims his social media tips prompted Sri Lankan police to use AI images of shooting suspect; questions remain
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Canada joins a growing list of countries with AI registries
Canada joins a growing list of countries with AI registries
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Pre-eminent Nigerian rationalist’s Facebook account remains inaccessible more than 20 days since its 2nd disablement
Pre-eminent Nigerian rationalist’s Facebook account remains inaccessible more than 20 days since its 2nd disablement
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American woman searches for her Indian-Ugandan grandfather, lost in 1972
American woman searches for her Indian-Ugandan grandfather, lost in 1972
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August 19-21, 2026 (Hybrid): Data Tamasha Africa 2026
August 19-21, 2026 (Hybrid): Data Tamasha Africa 2026
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August 25 is the deadline for Africa Deep Tech Challenge 2026
August 25 is the deadline for Africa Deep Tech Challenge 2026
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Ndubuisi Ekekwe, US-based Nigerian entrepreneur, calls for rethink of global trade metrics
Ndubuisi Ekekwe, US-based Nigerian entrepreneur, calls for rethink of global trade metrics
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Palestine-focussed ‘Accountability Archive’ gains traction
Palestine-focussed ‘Accountability Archive’ gains traction
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PIPD launches ‘Communicating Palestine’ portal
PIPD launches ‘Communicating Palestine’ portal
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MakeMyTrip refund win on LinkedIn sparks more customer complaints
MakeMyTrip refund win on LinkedIn sparks more customer complaints
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India video captures men using SUV-style Bolero to attack bull
India video captures men using SUV-style Bolero to attack bull
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‘Educator’s Pledge: We Will Not Stop Talking About Palestine’ launched—to uncertain effect
‘Educator’s Pledge: We Will Not Stop Talking About Palestine’ launched—to uncertain effect
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New Delhi: Medical practitioner warns of theft scam targeting clinics
New Delhi: Medical practitioner warns of theft scam targeting clinics
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Citing Israel’s Technion, Delft University of Technology’s doctoral candidate quits aerospace engineering programme
Citing Israel’s Technion, Delft University of Technology’s doctoral candidate quits aerospace engineering programme
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Registries of Artificial Intelligence Use Cases
Registries of Artificial Intelligence Use Cases
Free educational & training resources on Artificial Intelligence, Deep Learning, Machine Learning, Python, R, Big Data…
Free educational & training resources on Artificial Intelligence, Deep Learning, Machine Learning, Python, R, Big Data…
Essential English-language video resources on Israel-Palestine history
Essential English-language video resources on Israel-Palestine history
Financial Opportunities for African Female Entrepreneurs
Financial Opportunities for African Female Entrepreneurs
The Russia-Ukraine conflict: select English-language videos on the background
The Russia-Ukraine conflict: select English-language videos on the background

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Review: ‘Internet Shutdowns in Africa’ (2025) is globally relevant
Review: ‘Internet Shutdowns in Africa’ (2025) is globally relevant
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Video captures Nigeria’s Imo State’s police in violent raid on unarmed family; later, raid leader played victim of a traditional ritual
Video captures Nigeria’s Imo State’s police in violent raid on unarmed family; later, raid leader played victim of a traditional ritual
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Arabia’s first Africa-born poet Suḥaym defied slavery and patriarchy, claims Duke University researcher
Arabia’s first Africa-born poet Suḥaym defied slavery and patriarchy, claims Duke University researcher
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Ndubuisi Ekekwe, US-based Nigerian entrepreneur, calls for rethink of global trade metrics
Ndubuisi Ekekwe, US-based Nigerian entrepreneur, calls for rethink of global trade metrics
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As Mauritius heads to the polls, a prominent educational and youth leader shares her concerns and futuristic advice
As Mauritius heads to the polls, a prominent educational and youth leader shares her concerns and futuristic advice
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Leo Igwe, Nigerian founder & CEO of Advocacy for Alleged Witches, explains the work behind his organisational posters; flags Helen Ukpabio for violence
Leo Igwe, Nigerian founder & CEO of Advocacy for Alleged Witches, explains the work behind his organisational posters; flags Helen Ukpabio for violence
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In Nigeria, a Russian medical entrepreneur implements a novel approach to starting a business; gets loads of useful attention
In Nigeria, a Russian medical entrepreneur implements a novel approach to starting a business; gets loads of useful attention
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Admitting her own lapses, Kenyan job seeker details her experience with a sham interview secured via Jiji; offers advice on how the company could improve its system
Admitting her own lapses, Kenyan job seeker details her experience with a sham interview secured via Jiji; offers advice on how the company could improve its system
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Artificial Intelligence, history, and the fragility of truth: Reflections after a conversation with Thai artist Nanut Thanapornrapee
Artificial Intelligence, history, and the fragility of truth: Reflections after a conversation with Thai artist Nanut Thanapornrapee
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Amazon India’s ‘Pink/Red dot’ tape rollout is confusing at best
Amazon India’s ‘Pink/Red dot’ tape rollout is confusing at best
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Slated to meet in India soon, International Sociological Association urged to uphold Israel’s suspension
Slated to meet in India soon, International Sociological Association urged to uphold Israel’s suspension
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India’s Kotak Mahindra Bank’s workplace toxicity called out by exiting employee; the sector itself is crying for a revamp
India’s Kotak Mahindra Bank’s workplace toxicity called out by exiting employee; the sector itself is crying for a revamp
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A journey of sincere learning, Sonal’s Hindi diary demystifies social work in central India; has significant pedagogic value
A journey of sincere learning, Sonal’s Hindi diary demystifies social work in central India; has significant pedagogic value
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The University of Chicago academic Shadi Bartsch’s book explores the role of the Greek philosophical tradition in Chinese political thought
The University of Chicago academic Shadi Bartsch’s book explores the role of the Greek philosophical tradition in Chinese political thought
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Tugrul Keskin, rising voice on global politics, explores Türkiye's prospects amid Israel's wars; outlines AI's political-economy role for the next decade
Tugrul Keskin, rising voice on global politics, explores Türkiye's prospects amid Israel's wars; outlines AI's political-economy role for the next decade
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Dhaka-based politician from Awami League accused of years of physical abuse by his wife
Dhaka-based politician from Awami League accused of years of physical abuse by his wife
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As Mauritius heads to the polls, a prominent educational and youth leader shares her concerns and futuristic advice
As Mauritius heads to the polls, a prominent educational and youth leader shares her concerns and futuristic advice
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Tugrul Keskin, rising voice on global politics, explores Türkiye's prospects amid Israel's wars; outlines AI's political-economy role for the next decade
Tugrul Keskin, rising voice on global politics, explores Türkiye's prospects amid Israel's wars; outlines AI's political-economy role for the next decade
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Dhaka-based politician from Awami League accused of years of physical abuse by his wife
Dhaka-based politician from Awami League accused of years of physical abuse by his wife
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‘Raising moral issues in STEM’: An American teacher of Ethics shares his course experience
‘Raising moral issues in STEM’: An American teacher of Ethics shares his course experience
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Leo Igwe, Nigerian founder & CEO of Advocacy for Alleged Witches, explains the work behind his organisational posters; flags Helen Ukpabio for violence
Leo Igwe, Nigerian founder & CEO of Advocacy for Alleged Witches, explains the work behind his organisational posters; flags Helen Ukpabio for violence
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In a country that won’t acknowledge sex toys, a model relates her experience appearing in a video ad for a vibrator
In a country that won’t acknowledge sex toys, a model relates her experience appearing in a video ad for a vibrator
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Hoping to move beyond her traumatic experience as a teen, Bengaluru model shares its details 16 years later; forces a general rethink
Hoping to move beyond her traumatic experience as a teen, Bengaluru model shares its details 16 years later; forces a general rethink
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Admitting her own lapses, Kenyan job seeker details her experience with a sham interview secured via Jiji; offers advice on how the company could improve its system
Admitting her own lapses, Kenyan job seeker details her experience with a sham interview secured via Jiji; offers advice on how the company could improve its system
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Thoughtfox interviews Thomas Schwendener, the Swiss trade school employee raring to gift USD 21,000 to suitable entrepreneurs
Thoughtfox interviews Thomas Schwendener, the Swiss trade school employee raring to gift USD 21,000 to suitable entrepreneurs
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