Geopolitics
After sex abuse claims, activists and lawmakers rethink Cesar Chavez Day
BBC News – World · Europe
California has renamed Cesar Chavez Day to Farmworkers Day after the labour-rights icon was accused of sexual abuse.
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Geopolitics
Palestine’s Land Day: 50 Years of Resistance
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
On the 50th Land Day, Al Jazeera’s Hala Al Shami looks into what happened in Palestine on March 30, 1976.
Geopolitics
‘Succulent Chinese meal’ speech added to Australia’s National Film and Sound Archive
The Guardian – World · Europe
Jack Karlson’s rallying cry of ‘democracy manifest’ added to national collection of sound recordings that hold historical, cultural and aesthetic significanceG…
Geopolitics
Green and Yellow: Two lines that separate me from my land
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Israel can draw as many lines as it wants, but we will not give up the right to our land.
Geopolitics
How Russia Weaponized the Cold Ukrainian Winter
The New York Times – World · US
Inside one Kyiv neighborhood as it braved the harshest conditions since World War II.
Geopolitics
Land Day: What happened in Palestine on March 30, 1976?
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Fifty years ago, six unarmed Palestinians were killed and over 100 were injured protesting Israel’s land confiscations.
Geopolitics
One month of Israel-U.S. war on Iran: A timeline
The Hindu – World · India
The conflict, which began with joint Israel-U.S. strikes on February 28, spread throughout West Asia and sent ripples through the global economy
Geopolitics
Goodbye Graaff-Reinet: South African town’s name change stirs racial tensions
The Guardian – World · Europe
Minister’s decision to ditch town’s colonial-era identity and honour anti-apartheid activist divides residentsA South African town is divided over changing its…
Geopolitics
'Bengalis led war for Independence. Who were the Gujaratis?': MP Mahua Moitra
Times of India – World · India
Union Home Minister Amit Shah released the BJP's "chargesheet" against the Mamata Banerjee government, alleging corruption and violence. The Trinamool Congress…
Geopolitics
India restoring a centuries-old royal kitchen that never stopped serving food
BBC News – World · Europe
The royal kitchen still serves food, but the complex has been worn down by time.
Geopolitics
Belgium's state-owned railway shines light on Holocaust role
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
A Holocaust survivor and the son of a Nazi collaborator have shared their experiences at Brussels' Train World museum. Talking to students, they warned of the …
Geopolitics
The September uprising: How Nepal’s youth changed the game
The Hindu – World · India
A digitally sparked demonstration overthrew an elected government and upended Nepali politics. Six months on, the country now looks for real change — with Hi…
Geopolitics
The turbulent history of US-Cuban relations
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
Donald Trump is not the first US president to have expansionist ambitions for Cuba. The US has a long history of trying to control the island — and of antagoni…
Geopolitics
Pope Leo heads to Monaco 488 years after the last papal visit
The Guardian – World · Europe
Decision to choose small, wealthy – but very Catholic – state for first European trip has baffled some Vatican observersPope Leo will travel to Monaco, the sem…
Geopolitics
How to win friends and influence people in ancient China
South China Morning Post – World · China
The way Stephen Selby tells it, Guiguzi (鬼谷子) sounds like the ancient Chinese version of Dale Carnegie’s enduring self-help book, How to Win Friends and Influe…
Geopolitics
First Hong Kong Sevens rugby tourney held in 1976 – SCMP archive
South China Morning Post – World · China
This article was first published on March 29, 1976. By Jack Beattie World ‘sevens’ for HK? A seven-a-side rugby union world cup competition – and possibly stag…
Geopolitics
Russian attack on World Heritage sites in Ukrainian city of Lviv causes uproar
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
Several World Heritage sites were hit in the latest Russian attack on Lviv in western Ukraine. Ukraine has called on Russia to be completely isolated in the cu…
Geopolitics
Daylight saving time: A history of fact, folklore and fuss
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
From wartime strategy to Halloween lobbying lore, the legacy of daylight saving time is tangled in culture, commerce and contested claims.
Geopolitics
Why 70 people were invited to witness Mary of Modena’s birth in 1688
Times of India – World · India
- TOI Lifestyle Desk is a team of dedicated journalists curating lifestyle news for readers. - Focuses on extraordinary content beyond the obvious, offering …
Geopolitics
'Historic first': Nepal gets a rapper, Gen Z PM as Balendra Shah takes oath
Times of India – World · India
Nepal has a new Prime Minister, Balendra Shah, the nation's youngest at 35. A rapper-turned-politician and former Kathmandu mayor, Shah assumes office as the …
Geopolitics
What ancient Chinese wisdom can offer a divided world – and the US
South China Morning Post – World · China
Amid uncertainty over the timing of a summit between Chinese President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump, the world is watching closely to see where the…
Geopolitics
Lufthansa and the role of big business in the Holocaust
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
German airline Lufthansa is one of many big-name brands that collaborated with the Nazis during the Holocaust. As the airline celebrates its 100th anniversary,…
Geopolitics
Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman calls March 25, 1971 genocide as ‘pre-planned massacre’
The Hindu – World · India
“The Great Independence Day inspires us anew with the spirit of courage, sacrifice and patriotism. The fundamental goal of independence was to establish a Bang…
Geopolitics
UN designates African slave trade as ‘gravest crime against humanity’
South China Morning Post – World · China
The UN General Assembly on Wednesday designated the transatlantic African slave trade as “the gravest crime against humanity”, despite opposition by the United…
Geopolitics
Pepys ‘curated’ letters to conceal being offered enslaved boy as bribe – research
The Guardian – World · Europe
Cambridge University historian uncovers letter to diarist who was a naval official in 1670sHis journals would become famed for their vivid detail and candour. …
Geopolitics
Musketeer d'Artagnan's remains believed found under Dutch church
BBC News – World · Europe
D'Artagnan was killed during the Siege of Maastricht in 1673 and later immortalised in the stories of Alexandre Dumas.
Tech & Startups
How American Camouflage Conquered the World
Wired · Global
The world-famous MultiCam pattern was designed for the military by two Brooklyn hipsters. Now everyone—from babies to ICE agents—is suited up for battle.
Geopolitics
From Goethe to Soraya: German-Iranian stories
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
It's hard to imagine now, but Iran and Germany were once surprisingly close. A master poet, a German "Lawrence of Arabia," and an empress all played a role in …
Geopolitics
'Pre-planned massacre’: Bangladesh marks Genocide Day, slams Pakistan over 1971
Times of India – World · India
In a solemn observance of Genocide Day, Bangladesh's Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has expressed his profound condemnation of the atrocious acts committed by t…
Geopolitics
Thousands march to mark 50th anniversary of Argentina’s bloody coup
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Thousands of people took to the streets in Buenos Aires to mark the 50th anniversary of Argentina’s last military coup.
Geopolitics
Israeli strike lands near Roman ruins in Lebanon
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Smoke was seen rising close to Roman ruins in the Lebanese city of Tyre after an Israeli strike hit a building nearby.
Geopolitics
This day in 1977: How Morarji Desai became India’s first non-Congress PM
Times of India – World · India
- Priyanshi Rastogi is a journalist at The Times of India. - She covers national, international, and business affairs. - Focuses on political events, in-de…
Geopolitics
Mothers of the Plaza de Mayo reflect on 50th anniversary of Argentina coup
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
One of Argentina's most prominent activist groups, the Mothers of the Plaza de Mayo face cuts under Javier Milei.
Startups
6 Must-read books every history lover should explore
Your Story · India
Discover six essential history books that offer deep insights into humanity, global events, and the forces that shape our world today.
Startups
5 powerful books that transformed the course of history
Your Story · India
Discover five powerful books that changed history, shaped societies and influenced politics, science and human thought across generations.
Geopolitics
Exhibition to tell story of Punjabi princess and pioneering suffragette Sophia Duleep Singh
The Guardian – World · Europe
The Last Princesses of Punjab opens on Thursday at Kensington PalaceThe extraordinary life of an exiled Punjabi princess, embraced by the British royal court a…
Geopolitics
White House installs statue of Christopher Columbus on its grounds
The Hindu – World · India
Trump called Columbus “the original American hero and one of the most gallant and visionary men to ever walk the face of the Earth”
Geopolitics
Trump installs Columbus statue in White House campus
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
The Columbus statue installed near the White House is a replica of the one tossed in Baltimore's Inner Harbor in 2020 amid the Black Lives Matter protests.
Geopolitics
Watch: Why is the assassination of Congo’s first PM Patrice Lumumba being talked about now?
The Hindu – World · India
For more than six decades after the assassination of Patrice Lumumba, there was silence. He was shot. His body was dismembered and dissolved in sulphuric acid.…
Geopolitics
Ghana pushes for slave trade to be declared a crime against Humanity
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Ghana's foreign minister proposed a resolution recognizing the trans-Atlantic slave trade as a crime against humanity.
Geopolitics
Thessaloniki: Remembering the 'Jerusalem of the Balkans'
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
The near-total annihilation of Greece’s Jewish communities sends a strong message to this day. Memorials, education and a new Holocaust museum aim to combat a …
Geopolitics
King Harold’s 200-mile UK march to Battle of Hastings in 1066 is a ‘myth’, says research
South China Morning Post – World · China
King Harold’s legendary 200-mile march across England to the Battle of Hastings in 1066 is a “myth” that likely never happened, according to research published…
Geopolitics
US man offered ‘national gift’ to settle in China after donating historical Japan invasion photos
South China Morning Post – World · China
An American man who donated photographs of the Japanese invasion of China in World War II and received a national gift of porcelain from China has announced th…
Geopolitics
300 million people celebrate Nowruz under a cloud of war
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Millions of people have rung in the ancient Persian New Year, Nowruz, as war grips the Middle East.
Geopolitics
The Road to the Battle of Hastings in 1066? Maybe Not a Road After All.
The New York Times – World · US
New research suggests that a legendary 200-mile march by Harold Godwinson, the last Anglo-Saxon king of England, may have actually involved some ships.
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