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8/14/2023
10 : 44
What do Nostradamus and DRC have in common?
what happened last week in Asia, Africa and the Americas Hey, this is Sham, your very own news curator. As I'm writing this issue, Argentinians are on their way to a nearby polling station. If you
8/7/2023
3 : 4
Latin America's futboleras are (still) fighting for recognition
what happened last week in Asia, Africa and the Americas Hey, this is Sham, your very own news curator. In issue #343, I'm taking a closer look at Senegal's TikTok ban and the recent protests,
7/31/2023
3 : 4
Netflix inspired Taiwan's #MeToo moment
what happened last week in Asia, Africa and the Americas Hey, this is Sham, your very own news curator. I'm back from Italy. Why is it raining in Germany and how can I make it stop? In issue #342,
7/17/2023
4 : 4
Let's talk about Afghanistan's taxi industry
what happened last week in Asia, Africa and the Americas Hey, this is Sham, your very own news curator. I'm going on vacaction next week, hence why I packed a lot into this week's read for you.
7/11/2023
23 : 24
China says "AI"
what happened last week in Asia, Africa and the Americas Hey, this is Sham, your very own news curator. I'm a little overwhelmed with my paid work right now. Be gentle with me. I wish I could do
6/29/2023
10 : 45
"Kenya trade with me more?" – European Union
what happened last week in Asia, Africa and the Americas Hey, this is Sham, your very own news curator. Thank you for offering your help with the subreddit! I'll get back to you shortly. This
6/20/2023
5 : 25
Guatemala's press freedom is on thin ice
what happened last week in Asia, Africa and the Americas Hey, this is Sham, your very own news curator. I'm in the process of setting up this subreddit for all of us. Can anyone help me with
6/12/2023
18 : 24
Let's finally Thai the knot
what happened last week in Asia, Africa and the Americas Hey, this is Sham, your very own news curator. In issue #337, I pay attention to Ethiopia's Tigray region that is still at war, the
6/6/2023
10 : 4
Thank you
Thank you for reading what happened last week Hey, this is Sham, your very own news curator. Thank you for reading whlw. I hope you've learned a few new things that you didn't know before. I
6/5/2023
3 : 4
A win for justice in Haiti and Liberia
Gotcha. what happened last week in Asia, Africa and the Americas Hey, this is Sham, your very own news curator. In issue #336, I write about two trials that are good news for justice, one in
5/30/2023
3 : 5
Inside: A happy Kuwaiti anti-capitalist song
what happened last week in Asia, Africa and the Americas Hey, this is Sham, your very own news curator. I was on vacation last week. Tuscany, you were good to me! I'm back, and if you are new to
5/15/2023
3 : 4
whlw goes TEDx 😮
what happened last week in Asia, Africa and the Americas Hey, this is Sham, your very own news curator. Last week, I asked you what you think of the term "the Americas" as a substitute for
5/8/2023
3 : 4
"Smelling gasoline" is the new meme in Venezuela
what happened last week in Asia, Africa and the Americas Hey, this is Sham, your very own news curator. I'm trying to find a new term that better describes the region of so-called "Latin
5/1/2023
3 : 4
Looking for justice in Ciudad Juárez
what happened last week in Asia, Africa and Latin America Hey, this is Sham, your very own news curator. It's Labor Day in Germany today. In issue #332, I write about how the Ethiopian government
4/24/2023
3 : 4
Resisting in Sudan
what happened last week in Asia, Africa and Latin America Hey, this is Sham, your very own news curator, who sometimes feels overwhelmed with the news cycle as well. Thank you for your patience with me
4/10/2023
3 : 4
Chaos in Laos
Did you know that there are more than 80 million unexploded US bombs in Laos still? what happened last week in Asia, Africa and Latin America Hey, this is Sham, your very own news curator. I'm
3/20/2023
5 : 4
Cyclone Freddy is worse than you can imagine
what happened last week Hey, this is Sham, your very own news curator. In issue #328, I focus on natural catastrophes and the worst effects of climate change in Iraq, Malawi, Madagascar, Mozambique and
3/13/2023
5 : 14
Côte d'Ivoire citizens pay the highest income tax in the world
what happened last week Hey, this is Sham, your very own news curator. In issue #327, I focus on the money the government of Côte d'Ivoire is making from taxes and what South Korea is willing to do
3/6/2023
5 : 4
Tunisia's government right now is... far-right
what happened last week Hey, this is Sham, your very own news curator. In issue #326, I focus on the outcome of the elections in Nigeria (the tension is high) and anti-Black sentiments growing in
2/27/2023
4 : 4
BBC documentary: Slavery still exists in Kenya
what happened last week Hey, this is Sham, your very own news curator. As I'm finishing up this issue, Nigeria is still counting votes. Expect an update next Monday on the most exciting