By Yewon Kang
The impeachemnt has awoken a new generation of protestors who are revitalising South Korea's civil society and working to overhaul social injustices that have long plagued the country.
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By Reza Talebi
From dictators' tool of control to the voice of the marginalized, football evolves. Tractor Tabriz proves the ball doesn’t just roll — it has the power to overturn history.
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By Adwoa Owusuaa Bobie, Research Fellow, Center for Cultural and African Studies, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST)
Women are wearing local fabrics in western designs; men are wearing western fabrics in local designs. This reflects the city’s cosmopolitan outlook.
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By Egodi Uchendu, Professor (of History and International Studies), University of Nigeria
Muhammed Sani Dangusau, Lecturer 1, Federal University Lokoja
The west Africa–Sahel region has seen a proliferation of militant Islamist groups since the 1990s.
One of the most vicious groups operating in the region is Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin (Support Group for Islam and Muslims). The militant group emerged in 2017 in…
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By Human Rights Watch
Click to expand Image The Ministry of Interior Office in Doha, Qatar, May 5, 2021. © 2021 Shutterstock (Beirut) – Qatari authorities have discriminated against members of the Baha’i faith, including with unlawful detentions, based solely on their religious identity, Human Rights Watch said today.Qatari authorities arrested and detained Remy Rowhani on April 28, 2025. Rowhani is the chair of the National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha’is of Qatar, an elected body that governs the affairs of Baha’is in Qatar. Rowhani was previously released from a prior detention in January 2025 following…
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By Arzu Geybullayeva
The relentless campaign against the Istanbul mayor and others, spearheaded by the ruling AKP party, “reveals a clear pattern of political retribution and a determined effort to consolidate power.”
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By Jo Carter
Kendo is more than a sport, it is a way of life. Practitioners must learn how to control their emotions, remain calm under pressure, and cultivate humility and respect for others.
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Friday, May 23, 2025
The UN on Friday warned of further deterioration in the human rights situation in South Sudan amid an uptick in hostilities, arbitrary arrests and hate speech since February.
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By Misha Ketchell, Editor-in-chief, The Conversation
One of the best things about working at The Conversation is the chance to be part of a genuine, real-life social network, one that couldn’t be more different to the paper-thin friendships peddled by social media companies. Our small newsroom is full of smart, compassionate editors who care about the community in which we live. Every year we work with thousands of academics who are selfless about solving problems and sharing their knowledge.
But most importantly, we have you, our community of engaged readers and supporters. We know what you have to offer from the hundreds of messages…
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By Chris Hall, Associate Professor of Immunology, University of Auckland, Waipapa Taumata Rau
Immune cells known as neutrophils act as first responders to infection. Research on zebrafish shows light regulates their activity and boosts their ability to kill bacteria.
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