Why China’s plan for the world’s first digital currency matters
Beijing rolls out testing of eCurrency as the total value of the entire cryptocurrency market rises above $1 trillion.
Category Archives: TV Shows
Why are human rights defenders being targeted?
Amnesty International launches fundraising campaign to counter an 'anti-human rights agenda'.
Can privacy war between tech giants force industry changes?
Facebook and Apple are at odds over new rules on tracking users' activity.
Could Myanmar’s military stage a coup?
Myanmar's military leaders have discredited November's election results with unfounded claims of fraud.
Will ‘vaccine nationalism’ prolong the pandemic?
WHO warns wealthy countries against blocking supply of COVID vaccines to the developing world.
Viral videos, nationwide protests: Putin’s Navalny problem
Arrested on his return to Russia, opposition figure Alexey Navalny’s documentary fuels anti-Putin protests.
Ethiopia: Why is starvation stalking Tigray?
UN and aid agencies warn fighting, famine and abuses by troops threaten millions.
Thailand protests: How much is the king worth?
Estimates of King Maha Vajiralongkorn's wealth start at $30bn, but that number may be much higher.
Wikimedia CEO: Technology could be used for great harm
Katherine Maher discusses how Wikipedia, the world's largest reference website, fights misinformation.
Why are stocks of failing companies rallying on Wall Street?
Hedge funds lose billions of dollars as amateur traders rush to buy GameStop shares.
Will Israel attack Iran?
Israel's military says it is preparing plans to attack Iran, but Tehran dismissed the claim as 'psychological war'.
Are measures to stop spread of COVID-19 failing?
Protesters have taken to the streets of Dutch cities to demonstrate against coronavirus lockdowns.
Is CAR on the brink of outright war?
Thousands of people flee homes as armed opposition coalition moves against government in wake of disputed election.
Can Turkey and Greece resolve their maritime dispute?
The two countries have resumed talks over rights in the Aegean and eastern Mediterranean.
What happens if a healthcare worker refuses the COVID vaccine?
Surveys find some health workers in several countries hesitant.
Will protests against President Putin gain momentum in Russia?
Tens of thousands hold biggest protests in years to demand the release of Kremlin critic Alexey Navalny.
Should sporting events go ahead during the pandemic?
Renewed questions on whether postponed Tokyo Olympics will be held.
Trump out, Biden in: What did the media learn?
A look at the US media's inauguration coverage. Plus, Nigerian digital outlets that told the #EndSARS story.
Ferid Belhaj: Is there hope for the economies in the MENA region?
The World Bank vice president for the Middle East and North Africa discusses the financial impact of ongoing conflicts.
Do small farmers still have a future in India?
Indian farmers are still calling for the repeal of reforms that give more market access to big businesses.