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30 May 2023 2 minute read 0 comments Vladan Lausevic
The ongoing Mexican drug war between various cartels, particularly the Sinaloa Cartel and the CJNG (Cartel Jalisco Nuevo Gènèracion), has escalated in intensity and poses a significant threat to the growing ties between the United States and Mexico....
30 May 2023 1 minute read 0 comments Vladan Lausevic
Ministers from various European countries had a secretive dinner meeting in Brussels to discuss EU reform and the institutional changes needed before Ukraine and other countries can join the Union. The EU would need to amend its institutional layout...
30 May 2023 1 minute read 0 comments Vladan Lausevic
Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan won the presidential runoff election with a 4-percentage-point lead over opposition leader Kemal Kilicdaroglu. Erdogan's victory gives him another term in power and a majority in parliament, allowing him to pur...
30 May 2023 1 minute read 1 comment Vladan Lausevic
Recep Tayyip Erdogan has won the run-off election in Turkey, securing another five-year term as president. Despite a worsening economy and chronic hyperinflation, Erdogan was able to maintain popular support. The election was technically free but not...
30 May 2023 1 minute read 0 comments Vladan Lausevic
There are contrasting views on Asian American inequality among academics and the public. One narrative suggests that Asian Americans are successful and have ample economic opportunities, while others argue against this perception, calling it the "mod...
30 May 2023 1 minute read 0 comments Vladan Lausevic
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has won a run-off vote, securing his rule for a third decade. With over 98% of the ballot boxes counted, Erdoğan was leading with 52% of the vote, defeating opposition candidate Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu. Erdoğan decla...
30 May 2023 1 minute read 0 comments Vladan Lausevic
Minnesota has become the 23rd state to legalize adult-use cannabis. Governor Tim Walz signed a 300-page bill that allows adults aged 21 and older to possess and cultivate cannabis. The bill sets personal possession limits and allows home growing of u...
29 May 2023 1 minute read 0 comments Vladan Lausevic
AI poses significant risks to the LGBTQI+ community, as it can facilitate discrimination and human rights violations. Systems claiming to identify LGBTQI+ individuals based on facial features, voice, and other factors are inaccurate and fail transgen...
29 May 2023 2 minute read 4 comments Vladan Lausevic
In contemporary society, Apple has become a prominent online and offline presence. Many individuals rely on Apple's devices for various tasks, leading to concerns about privacy and data mining. This article examines Apple's surveillance practices, it...
29 May 2023 1 minute read 0 comments Vladan Lausevic
Bola Tinubu is set to be inaugurated as Nigeria's President, and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has urged him to diversify the country's sources of income and reduce reliance on debt. The Nigerian digital asset marketplace, Patricia, exper...
