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During the time that condolences were pouring in from all around the world following the passing of Queen Elizabeth, several Africans voiced conflicted emotions towards the monarch and her country’s colonial past on a continent where Britain formerly ruled over more than half of the land. Some people had happy recollections of Queen Elizabeth II, who served as Britain’s longest-serving …

On Friday, September 9, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. joined the other leaders of the world in mourning the death of Queen Elizabeth. He stated that the world has “lost a true figure of majesty” with her passing. “It is with profound grief that we receive the news of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s passing in Balmoral Castle yesterday evening,” the …

Optasia, which has its headquarters in the United Arab Emirates, intends to expand its financial-services company in Africa, Southeast Asia, and Latin America over the course of the next three years in order to reach a wider market of under-banked customers. The business now has operations in more than 40 countries and provides a variety of services including microloans, airtime, …

Volcanoes have a reputation for being destructive, but in their wake, they may also spawn new life and create beautiful landscapes. Rumah Fajar, located in the Ubud rainforest and designed by architect Maximilian Jencquel as a contemporary adaptation of a traditional Balinese longhouse for his own family, is the place where this may be observed most clearly. The four-bedroom villa, …

Is there video evidence that Harry Styles spat on Chris Pine? A spokeswoman for Pine has stated that the incident did not take place and referred to the allegations as “a stupid fiction.” After the world premiere of Olivia Wilde’s “Don’t Worry Darling” at the Venice Film Festival, social media went into a frenzy. At the event, videos recorded from …

Olivia Wilde, an actor and director, has shot down rumors of a feud between herself and Florence Pugh, the leading lady in her most recent film, Don’t Worry Darling. These rumors have cast a shadow over the build-up to the film’s world premiere in Venice, which will take place on Monday, September 5. Pugh skipped the traditional news conference that …

According to its website, the American manufacturer of electric vehicles (EVs) Tesla is ramping up its recruitment efforts in Thailand, which is the automotive powerhouse of Southeast Asia. Specifically, Tesla is looking to hire a business development manager as well as recruiters. The news of new job opportunities come at a time when demand and interest for electric vehicles (EVs) …

The shocking assassination attempt on the country’s vice president the previous day sparked an outpouring of support in a country that is gripped by deep political polarization and economic crisis. On Friday, September 2, hundreds of thousands of Argentines descended on the main plaza in the nation’s capital to show their solidarity against the attempt. Outside of Vice President Cristina …

On Friday (September 2), the United States made the announcement of a fresh armament package for Taiwan in the amount of US$1.1 billion. The United States has pledged to continue upgrading Taiwan’s defenses as tensions rise with Beijing, which has warned Washington of “countermeasures.” The most recent sale by the United States comes a month after House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s …

On Thursday (September 1), the US Open handed over Arthur Ashe Stadium to the Williams sisters for a first round doubles match that was scheduled during prime time. The match, which could have been Serena’s final tournament appearance, was ultimately lost by the Williams sisters to a Czech team consisting of Lucie Hradecka and Linda Noskova by scores of 7-6 …