Ukraine's struggle highlights the guns versus butter dilemma, diverting crucial funds from development to defense against Russia. This trade-off echoes historical tragedies like the Bengal famine, where wartime priorities overshadowed human needs.
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Fujairah has launched the Arab world’s first musical road along Sheikh Khalifa Street. As cars drive over the specially designed 750-metre stretch, they trigger notes from Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony through tyre vibrations. The project, by the Fujairah Fine Arts Academy, aims to integrate art into daily life and showcase the emirate’s cultural and creative spirit.
On the surface, it sounds like an act of calculated advantage-seeking. After all, Columbia, like most elite universities then, ran race-conscious admissions. Identifying as Black might have increased his chances in a system designed to redress centuries of racial exclusion. Critics, including Mayor Eric Adams, quickly pounced, calling it “an insult to every student who got into college the right way.”
Thousands of Afghans are returning from Iran due to an order. The UN reports an emergency at border crossings. Many Afghans are crossing into Herat province. A large number of returnees are children. The UN is providing aid like water and sanitation. The UN urges countries not to force Afghans to return. Afghanistan struggles with poverty and unemployment.
Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez's opulent Venice wedding sparked protests as hundreds marched against the billionaire's presence. Locals voiced concerns over overtourism, rising costs, and climate change, criticizing the event's extravagance. Despite Bezos donating to Venetian environmental groups, activists deemed it insufficient.
The Women's March is organizing nationwide "Free America" events on July 4th to protest against Trump's policies. Participants are encouraged to engage in various activities like rallies, marches, and art projects. The protests aim to challenge the influence of billionaires, combat poverty, and resist fear-based politics, with numerous events planned across the country.
Several New York lawmakers who identify as socialists and progressives possess significant financial resources, raising questions about their advocacy for economic equality. State Senator Liz Krueger holds nearly $24 million in investments, while Lieutenant Governor Antonio Delgado has over $1 million in bank accounts. Other lawmakers, like Jabari Brisport and Phara Souffrant Forrest, have diverse financial interests and employment.
Prince Harald von Hohenzollern, 63, tragically passed away from sudden cardiac arrest in Namibia while on a business trip. His wife, Princess Josefa von Hohenzollern, announced the news, expressing her profound grief and decision to suspend her mayoral re-election campaign in Leonberg. Expecting their first child soon, she will take time to mourn and care for their unborn child.
Ferries are experiencing a resurgence due to urban congestion and waterfront revitalization, yet struggle to offer speed and sustainability. Stockholm is testing Candela's P-12, an electric hydrofoil ferry, which has nearly halved commute times while significantly reducing emissions and energy consumption.
Kuwait has issued over 35,000 exit permits just days after enforcing a new rule requiring private-sector expatriates to secure employer approval before international travel. The fully digital system, accessible via the Sahel and Ashal platforms, streamlines departure processes while protecting worker rights and enforcing labour laws. Expats can file complaints if approvals are unfairly withheld.