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On 27 November this year, the nomination period expired and the registration process for candidates for the positions of president and vice president, as well as for the 113-seat Taiwanese parliament, took place. This finalised the pool of politicians drawn from the island’s major political parties, all of whom have some chance of fulfilling their ambitions in the upcoming quadrennial general election on 13 January 2024. Of particular interest, of course, are the candidates for the presidency. They were incumbent Vice President…

Taking a drive through any major city in Pakistan, one sees many billboards, standing tall above the ground. Most advertise consumer goods such as soft drinks and frozen foods, or showcase the latest fashion trends. But for the past few years, a new type of billboard advertising has accelerated at a rapid pace: that of the housing society. The welcoming, confident faces of beloved celebrities dressed to the nines beam out at you in the foreground of lush green grounds, glittering artificial lakes, golf courses and white villas that adorn the billboards. The boards usually also show you the required figure…

Rishi Sunak’s recent policy changes and the decision to push back key climate commitments have raised serious concerns about the UK’s commitment to fighting the climate crisis. In light of this, the Just Stop Oil protests have gained prominence as they demand immediate action to address the nation’s contribution to the climate problem. Sunak’s U-turn on climate policies, including the delay in phasing out petrol and diesel cars and gas boilers, has prompted a divisive reaction from various quarters, with environmentalists and climate scientists expressing dismay while …