By: Jeff Haham In an unprecedented legal action that captured global attention, on April 11, 2024, Truong My Lan, a Vietnamese billionaire, was sentenced to death for orchestrating one of the largest bank frauds in history, totaling approximately $44 billion over 11 years. The implications of this ruling sparked global reflection on not only the […]
By: Kostika Kosova Introduction: Dubai, a bustling metropolis nestled in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), has long been renowned for its ambitious development projects and vibrant economy. However, the growing specter of climate change has manifested itself in Dubai in the form of increasingly frequent, severe, and or extreme weather events. From scorching heatwaves to […]
By: Mica Karanovic The modern era witnesses a concerted effort to rein in the expansive influence wielded by Big Tech, with a particular emphasis on scrutinizing their pivotal roles as gatekeepers of commerce and communication. Traditionally, antitrust regulators focused predominantly on assessing how dominant companies could adversely impact consumers by hiking prices or constraining choices in […]
By: Michael Borell Botswana is home to the world’s largest elephant population, hosting over 130,000 African bush elephants within its border. The country is said to be one of the last strongholds for the elephants, yet at the same time is facing on overpopulation of the animal. Their newest tactic to handle the issue? Sending […]
