Twelve fan-favorite global glamazons will return to the stage of “RuPaul’s Drag Race” to compete for the title of “Queen of the Mothertucking World.” With at least one season under their belts, the queens are back with more confidence, glitz and glamour than ever before. The twelve all stars told TheWrap what they’re bringing with them into the new franchise …
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Dealing with Bangladesh’s Odious Debt — Global Issues
Opinion by Anis Chowdhury – Khalilur Rahman – Ziauddin Hyder (sydney, new york, washington dc) Friday, August 16, 2024 Inter Press Service SYDNEY, NEW YORK, WASHINGTON DC, Aug 16 (IPS) – Bangladesh has become increasingly indebted since 2009. The country’s external debt stock increased from US$23.3 billion in 2008 to US$100.6 billion in December 2023 (see figure below). Thanks to the …
Read More »Meet the International Queens of ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race Global All Stars’
Strut your stuff and prepare yourselves for the international showdown of a lifetime: RuPaul’s Drag Race Global All-Stars. Twelve fan-favorite queens from across the globe are set to sashay into the spotlight, representing their home counties in a Miss Universe-like pageantry of sorts, complete with outrageous performances, makeup challenges, and more. Showcasing a brilliantly talented array of queens from the …
Read More »Freedom of Press in Jeopardy With Journalists in Crossfire in Kenya — Global Issues
Catherine Wanjeri Kariuki, a TV and radio reporter based in Nakuru, Kenya, at a police station. A police officer shot her in the leg despite her visible press credentials. The incident was reported to the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA). Credit: Robert Kibet/IPS by Robert Kibet (nairobi) Thursday, August 15, 2024 Inter Press Service NAIROBI, Aug 15 (IPS) – In the …
Read More »AFPPD Conference Tackles Climate Change and Gender Equality — Global Issues
Secretary General of AFPPD, Dr. Jetn Sirathranont, addresses a conference with the theme Gender Empowerment for a Green Economy in Islamabad, Pakistan. Credit: AFPPD by Annam Lodhi (islamabad) Thursday, August 15, 2024 Inter Press Service ISLAMABAD, Aug 15 (IPS) – Robust data collection, integrated policies, and an accelerated push towards a green economy with a gender focus topped the agenda at …
Read More »‘Longlegs’ Global Box Office Passes Massive Milestone Just Ahead of Digital Release
The Huge Image Longlegs‘ prolonged theatrical window and indie distributor technique led to sustained field workplace success. The movie has surpassed studio releases likeHereditaryandSinisterwith a world gross of over $90 million. Longlegs, with its art-house components, is a standout in a troublesome yr for the horror style, approaching $100 million worldwide. Having performed completely in theaters for over a month, …
Read More »‘We Need a Long Ceasefire That Leads to Peace so We Can Operate’ — Global Issues
Credit: WFP/Ali Jadallah/2024 Opinion by World Food Programme (rome) Thursday, August 15, 2024 Inter Press Service ROME, Aug 15 (IPS) – Corinne Fleischer, WFP’s regional director for the Middle East, North Africa and Eastern Europe, describes Gaza as “a terrible situation getting worse.” Over the past two weeks, 21 United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) food distribution points have been closed …
Read More »Evo is trying to kick off some world warrior ambitions” General manager Rick Thiher speaks on the biggest video game tournament going global
Earlier this year, we saw the biggest open bracket video game tournament conclude – Evo 2024. With over 16,000 tournament entrants and many spectators alongside them, Evo made clear to the Las Vegas crowd that it’s not going away any time soon. Or, well, you could argue it said the opposite! Not in terms of a permanent goodbye, but more …
Read More »Ensuring a Healthier Future By Sustaining the Fight Against NTDs — Global Issues
Neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) are a diverse group of 21 infectious diseases that affect 1.65 billion people around the world and can disable, disfigure, and be fatal Opinion by Thoko Elphick Pooley (hove, united kingdom) Wednesday, August 14, 2024 Inter Press Service HOVE, United Kingdom, Aug 14 (IPS) – The outgoing Executive Director of Uniting to Combat NTDs reflects on a …
Read More »WHO declares Mpox global health emergency
The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the mpox outbreak in parts of Africa a public health emergency of international concern. The highly contagious disease – formerly known as monkeypox – has killed at least 450 people during an initial outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo. It has now spread across parts of central and east Africa, and scientists …
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