Why are South Asians going to fight in the Russia-Ukraine war?
Young men from India, Nepal and Sri Lanka are on the front lines of Russia's war on Ukraine. source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/1/why-are-south-asians-going-to-fight-in-ukrain…
OpenAI debuts voice cloning tool, but deems it too risky for public release
ChatGPT creator says Voice Engine can replicate a person’s voice based on a 15-second audio sample. source https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2024/4/1/openai-unveils-voice-cloning-tool-but-d…
The high cost of being a whistleblower in China
While the right to report wrongdoing is recognised in the Chinese constitution, it comes with strict limits. source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/1/the-high-cost-of-being-a-whistleb…
Tens of thousands of Israelis take part in anti-gov’t protests
Protesters say Jerusalem rally is the biggest anti-government protest since Israel launched its war on Gaza in October. source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/3/31/israelis-stage-larges…
Car bomb kills at least seven in Syrian town near Turkish border
Blast occurred in Syrian opposition city of Azaz during peak late night shopping after breaking the day's Ramadan fast. source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/3/31/car-bomb-kills-at…
Polls open in Turkey local elections in key test of Erdogan’s popularity
Vote will decide who gets to control Istanbul and capital Ankara, both of which the Turkish president lost in 2019. source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/3/31/polls-open-in-turkey-loca…
Ramadan 2024: Where do your dates come from?
Egypt, Saudi Arabia and Algeria produce nearly half the world’s dates. source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/3/31/ramadan-2024-where-do-your-dates-come-from?traffic_source=rss
‘Pure veg fleet’: How Indian food app Zomato sparked a caste, purity debate
Delivery workers worry that vegetarian-only fleets today could pave the way for caste-based delivery systems tomorrow. source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/3/30/pure-veg-fleet-how-ind…
Gaza war reminds Vietnam of liberation struggle once shared with Palestine
Israel's war on Gaza spurs Vietnam’s youth to rediscover solidarity with Palestinians and a shared revolutionary past. source https://www.aljazeera.com/features/longform/2024/3/30/gaza-…
How Wisconsin advocates hope to use ‘uncommitted’ votes to pressure Biden
Wisconsin's April 2 primary will be latest forum for a movement hoping to force Biden to change his stance on Gaza war. source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/3/29/how-wisconsin-adv…