Taylor Swift has wrapped up her 18-month Eras tour with a final concert in Canada. We take a look at multiple aspects of her record-breaking tour from its sheer economic impact, or “Taylornomics”, to criticism that Swift portrays a hollow version of feminism and to what she can teach the music industry. Source link
The fall of Bashar al-Assad in Syria has sparked a wave of mixed emotions ranging from joy to trepidation, with some fearing Assad’s ouster will pour more fuel on the fire already engulfing the Middle East. More information about the reaction of other countries in the region with Charlotte Hughes. Source link
Syrian rebels, led by the Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) group, announced on Sunday, December 8, that they had taken control of Sednaya prison in Damascus and released all of the detainees. The detention center, infamous as a symbol of some of the worst abuses of the Bashar al-Assad regime, had been denounced by rights groups … Read more
As the insurgents swept across Syria in just 10 days to bring an end to the Assad family’s 50-year rule, they broke into prisons and security facilities to free political prisoners and many of the tens of thousands of people who disappeared since the conflict began back in 2011. More information with FRANCE 24 International … Read more
This is a project developed by Saint Petersburg State University. Two private companies, Lartech and Energomera, are also working on the initiative. Academics from Saint Petersburg State University have developed a tool to detect illegal mining of cryptoassets, a problem that, according to these experts, is one of the most serious currently affecting Russia’s electrical … Read more
The UN human rights chief called for accountability for perpetrators of abuse under toppled Syrian president Bashar al-Assad, but said there was a “huge chance” for an inclusive political transition, and that early signs were promising. Source link
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President Bashar al-Assad fled Syria as Islamist-led rebels swept into Damascus, triggering celebrations across the country and beyond at the end of his oppressive rule. Who exactly is he? Answer with Oliver Farry and Nicholas Rushworth. Source link
Syrians awakened to a hopeful if uncertain future, after rebels seized the capital Damascus and President Bashar al-Assad fled to Russia, following 13 years of civil war and more than 50 years of his family’s brutal rule. What next for the country? Analysis by FRANCE 24 Chief Foreign Editor, Rob Parsons. Source link
Bitcoin (BTC) began the second week of December with a slightly bearish movement that has led it to position itself below $99,000. This, while waiting for different relevant events for the market that will occur during the current week. Investors’ eyes are on the meeting that Microsoft shareholders will have tomorrow, Tuesday, December 10. One … Read more