Is Myanmar on the brink of collapse?
In February 2024, Myanmar reactivated an old law which had been on hold for 14 years, stating adult men aged up to 35, and women up to 27 years old, must serve at least two years in the country’s arme...
23 Maj 202422min
Is Turkey getting more dangerous for women?
Historically, Turkey has always had a strong women’s rights movement, stemming from the days of the Ottoman Empire through to the emergence of the Republic of Turkey into the present day. At the to...
16 Maj 202422min
Has US military aid come in time for President Zelensky?
The war in Ukraine has reached a pivotal moment. After months of an apparent stalling on the frontlines, Russia has recently made a series of critical breakthroughs.Now the race is on for Kyiv to get ...
9 Maj 202422min
Can Texas go it alone on border control?
Last year the US state of Texas introduced a controversial law designed to control the huge number of undocumented migrants crossing its southern border with Mexico. The law known as Senate Bill 4 o...
2 Maj 202423min
Who is country?
Beyonce has released an album that has gone straight to the top of the country music charts. The 27 tracks include the work of many collaborators from the world of country music, including Black coun...
25 Apr 202422min
Are synthetic opioids a global problem?
An increasing number of people are dying from misuse of synthetic opioids. In 2022, the US recorded over 70,000 overdose deaths involving synthetic opioids. The government is spending billions to com...
18 Apr 202423min
How secure is Benjamin Netanyahu’s leadership?
Six months into Israel’s war in Gaza and with no sign of a ceasefire or breakthrough in securing the release of the 130 hostages, as yet unaccounted for, pressure is mounting on Israel’s Prime Minist...
11 Apr 202423min
Are we close to a breakthrough for Multiple Sclerosis?
Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a neurological disease which can lead to loss of mobility and vision. Almost 3 million people worldwide are affected by it. There is no cure, but attempts are being made to ...
4 Apr 202422min
