A year after Johannesburg building fire, survivors feel abandoned by city | Poverty and Development News

A year after Johannesburg building fire, survivors feel abandoned by city | Poverty and Development News

Johannesburg, South Africa – Sibongile Majavava sits outside her small tent shack at the Wembley stadium homeless shelter on the eastern outskirts of Johannesburg, her third temporary home since a deadly fire tore through the building she was living in a year ago. The 34-year-old South African, her Tanzanian partner,…

Video: Obamas rally for Kamala Harris at Democratic convention | Government

Video: Obamas rally for Kamala Harris at Democratic convention | Government

NewsFeed “Hope is making a comeback”. Former US First Lady Michelle and ex-President Barack Obama spoke at the Democratic convention in Chicago to urge voters to support Kamala Harris in the presidential election. Published On 21 Aug 202421 Aug 2024 Check out our Latest News and Follow us at Facebook…

India’s top court creates task force on workplace safety after doctor was raped and killed
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India’s top court creates task force on workplace safety after doctor was raped and killed

India’s top court on Tuesday set up a national task force of doctors who will make recommendations on safety of health care workers at their workplaces, days after the rape and killing of a trainee doctor that sparked outrage and nationwide protests. The Supreme Court said the doctors’ panel would…

Who is Paetongtarn Shinawatra, Thailand’s new, youngest prime minister? | Courts News

Who is Paetongtarn Shinawatra, Thailand’s new, youngest prime minister? | Courts News

The Thai parliament elected its youngest-ever prime minister, Paetongtarn Shinawatra, on Friday, just days after the dismissal of former Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin. Here’s more about Paetongtarn and what happened in Thailand: Why was Srettha Thavisin removed as prime minister? Constitutional Court judges voted 6-3 this year to accept a…

Nusantara: Indonesia’s costly ‘symbol of progress’ set for inauguration | Business and Economy News

Nusantara: Indonesia’s costly ‘symbol of progress’ set for inauguration | Business and Economy News

Medan, Indonesia – Nusantara, the future capital city of Indonesia, will be inaugurated on the country’s Independence Day on Saturday, as the country looks to replace Jakarta, which has served as the capital since Indonesia declared independence from the Dutch in 1945. A heaving metropolis of at least 11 million…

Thailand’s ruling coalition nominates Paetongtarn as PM, parliament to vote | Politics News

Thailand’s ruling coalition nominates Paetongtarn as PM, parliament to vote | Politics News

The 37-year-old daughter of tycoon Thaksin Shinawatra would become the third member of the family to lead Thailand. Thailand’s parliament is set to vote on whether 37-year-old Paetongtarn Shinawatra should become the country’s next prime minister after the ruling Pheu Thai party nominated her to replace dismissed leader Srettha Thavisin….

Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida says he will step down in September | Politics News

Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida says he will step down in September | Politics News

Kishida will not seek re-election as the leader of the ruling LDP in party elections next month. Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has announced he will not seek re-election as the leader of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) in next month’s party polls, in a decision that means the…

Is traditional marriage doomed for millennials and Gen Z? | Religion

Is traditional marriage doomed for millennials and Gen Z? | Religion

We delve into the declining marriage rates, focusing on East and Southeast Asia, and analyse the contributing factors to this trend. As marriage and birth rates decline across many countries, we explore how millennials and Gen Z are redefining long-term commitment. Younger generations in several nations are increasingly embracing alternative…