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7 Nov 2025

AI and inequality between the Global North and South

AI promises large economic gains but the benefits are uneven. The text explains historical patterns, infrastructure and policy issues — from AFRINIC and data centers to January 2025 chip rules — and calls for inclusive governance.

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6 Nov 2025

Severe environmental damage in Gaza

A ceasefire was signed and humanitarian organisations are scaling up, while Masum Mahbub warns Gaza faces one of the worst environmental disasters: poisoned soil, contaminated water and destroyed farms and infrastructure.

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5 Nov 2025

Huai Hin Lad Nai: a Karen village after floods

Huai Hin Lad Nai is a Karen village in Chiang Rai that suffered severe floods and landslides in September 2024. Research and community leaders point to climate change and past logging, while others blamed local farming.

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5 Nov 2025

Inequality and Pandemics: Why Science Alone Is Not Enough

Matthew M. Kavanagh says science can detect viruses and make vaccines fast, but rising inequality makes pandemics worse. He proposes debt relief, shared technology, regional manufacturing and stronger social support to stop future crises.

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4 Nov 2025

Child Begging in the Central Sahel

Poverty and insecurity in the Central Sahel have made child begging common in cities such as Niamey, Bamako and Ouagadougou. Reports and groups say many children are exploited and need education, training and protection.

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4 Nov 2025

Marc Dennis: Old Masters with Modern Humor

Marc Dennis is an American painter who reimagines Old Master paintings with precise oil technique and playful, modern details. His work mixes classical reference, Jewish themes, and topical concerns like climate and AI.

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4 Nov 2025

Nepal’s large solar potential blocked by policy and borders

An EMBER report in October 2025 shows renewables overtook coal, with solar responsible for 83% of the rise. Nepal has 432 gigawatts of solar potential but faces domestic caps and border politics blocking projects.

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3 Nov 2025

China funds Africa’s green energy but raises debt concerns

China has financed hydropower, transmission and solar projects that brought electricity to many African communities. A 2012–2020 study found these projects reduced energy poverty, but experts warn about opaque, resource-backed loans and rising debt risks.

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3 Nov 2025

Women Forest Guards at Kaziranga

More than 5,000 women serve as frontline forest personnel in India, and many now work as guards at Kaziranga National Park in Assam. They patrol, help communities and rescue animals during floods, after training at a police battalion.

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2 Nov 2025

Buddha Chitta seeds change rural Nepal

A new market for Buddha Chitta seeds from central Nepal has raised prices and changed lives. Demand rose after the Dalai Lama's endorsement, creating both income and conflict for farmers and new environmental concerns.

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1 Nov 2025

Sand and gravel extraction threatens the Río Grande in Oaxaca

Large-scale sand and gravel removal is changing the Río Grande near San Pedro Chicozapotes in Oaxaca. Locals link the operations to the Concha Ojeda family and plan a community forum to defend the river.

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1 Nov 2025

Artist Steven Tang draws Hong Kong food

Steven Tang, a 26-year-old self-taught artist in Hong Kong, draws local dishes with coloured pencils and posts them on Instagram. He began in 2018, has over 45,000 followers, and plans a solo show next September.

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