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Ladan Bouroumand's book "Iran, the Forgotten Democracy: A Counter-History of the Islamic Revolution" revisits Iran's democratic history over the past century and examines the Islamic Revolution led by Ayatollah Khomeini, emphasizing the enduring democratic aspirations of the Iranian people despite war and repression.
The Ethiopian federal government has officially established a six-month interim administration in the Tigray region, reclaiming administrative control from the TPLF rebels following weeks of conflict.
A new mobilization took place Saturday in France, driven by social media calls to revive the Yellow Vests movement, which began in 2018 against social injustices. Since mid-September, student groups have been protesting and inviting others to join.
At their plenary meeting in Addis Ababa, IPCC members could not agree on the release date for their next major report. This political deadlock comes as climate disasters intensify, hindering international negotiations and climate action.
Donald Trump has suspended the implementation of the Graham Act, a recent US law targeting Russia's energy sector, allowing Russia to avoid new sanctions. Moscow quickly expressed gratitude for this decision, calling it a "historic moment."
Bernard Thibault, a key figure in the 1995 protests, expressed support for the students mobilized on October 17, describing their movement as a "ray of sunshine in a dark sky."
Taylor Swift is announced to close the sixth Academy Museum Gala in Los Angeles. A highly anticipated appearance in support of a museum dedicated to the global history of cinema.
On the eve of the robbery’s first anniversary, the stolen Crown Jewels remain missing. The Louvre has strengthened security, but its leadership argues for a broader transformation: ageing buildings, crowded spaces, and strained public finances.
In Bangkok, the World Bank put a striking gap at the center of the debate: the number of young people entering the labor market far exceeds projected jobs. The response will depend on finance, infrastructure, and the ability of small businesses to grow.
The day of October 17 brought together unions, students, and collectives against the high cost of living. Between social demands and violence, it leaves France on edge.
The day of October 17 brought together unions, students, and collectives against the high cost of living. Between social demands and violence, it leaves France on edge.
Wyoming, the state most supportive of Donald Trump where he won nearly 70% of the vote in presidential campaigns, is now witnessing marked divisions within the Republican Party two weeks before the midterm elections, according to France 24.
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