New Kuwaiti Emir emphasizes government accountability in debut speech

Kuwait's Sheikh Meshal al-Ahmad al-Sabah, in his first speech as Emir since the death of his predecessor last week, criticised lawmakers and the government on Wednesday for decisions he said had damaged the national interests of the U.S. allied state.

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2023 12 20T160255Z 1 LYNXMPEJBJ0JD RTROPTP 4 KUWAIT EMIR — Kuwait's new emir Sheikh Meshal al-Ahmad al-Sabah swears the constitutional oath at the National Assembly in Kuwait City, Kuwait, December 20, 2023, Kuwait News Agency/Handout via REUTERS

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Rahul Gandhi calls out the ECI for “vote theft,” but the Commission demands proof or apology.

On August 7, 2025, Congress Leader Rahul Gandhi launched a scathing attack on the Election Commission of India (ECI), accusing it of enabling “vote theft” during the 2024 general elections. He pointed to alleged irregularities in voter rolls in Karnataka’s Mahadevapura constituency, citing thousands of duplicate entries, invalid addresses, bulk registrations, and faulty photographs. Gandhi labelled the claims as the result of six months of research by his team and demanded transparency, including access to digital voter lists and CCTV footage.

How a Senegalese engineer is using 3D printers to tackle plastic pollution

Senegal struggles with a severe plastic waste crisis, producing around 250,000 metric tons annually.

In Dakar, a young self-taught engineer is changing the perspective of plastic waste. Francois Mbengue has developed a device that converts discarded plastic bottles into filament for 3D printers to produce o produce rulers, plant pots and hospital equipment.