Malaysia plans to gift orangutans to major economic partners, as a way of improving its international image and building alliances. The “orangutan diplomacy” plan was confirmed by the nation’s plantation and commodities minister, Johari Abdul Ghani, at a biodiversity conference in early May.
Orangutan diplomacy: Why Malaysia’s scheme is attracting criticism before it starts
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The Liberal National Party Queensland (LNP) has recently taken a bold step in its political strategy by employing artificial intelligence (AI) to shape public perception of the current premier, Steven Miles. This move has not [...]
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In 2023, the cost of policing to Canadian taxpayers closed in on $20 billion for the first time. While annual police budgets continue to grow, there is little debate in the media about its cost [...]
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At the last Summer Olympics held in Tokyo, New Zealand weightlifter Laurel Hubbard made history as the first openly transgender athlete in Olympic history. American transgender and non-binary runner Nikki Hiltz recently qualified for the [...]
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Steve Caplan is no stranger to the high-stakes world of political advertising. With over 20 years of experience at the intersection of politics, advertising and marketing, Caplan brings real-world experience to his teaching at the [...]
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President Joe Biden announced he is dropping out of the 2024 presidential race, leaving Vice President Kamala Harris the top contender for the Democratic nomination. Biden’s decision not to seek re-election comes after the states [...]
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The City of West Hollywood has reportedly adopted an ordinance that requires plant-based food to be served at all city events, with meat available only upon request. The city’s goal is to reduce the impact [...]
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Raising the minimum age of criminal responsibility from 10 to 14 years old in South Australia is an important step forwards in progressing the principles of trauma-informed justice systems, Flinders experts say.This post was originally [...]
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Responding to foreign disinformation poses many challenges. Recent revelations about foreign interference in Canada illustrate some of them.This post was originally published on this site
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The UK’s new government has promised to take action to “promote a positive work-life balance for all workers,” and to prevent homes “turning into 24/7 offices”. The risk of “always on” working has grown since [...]
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In the midst of a prison overcrowding crisis, the UK government has decided to release some prisoners early.This post was originally published on this site
