politics

Political figures, histories, and current events in the whole scope of modern and past politics. Work place politics.

Living with AI: How Machines Quietly Took Over My Day Without Me Noticing
Morning: My Alarm Has a Mind of Its Own I used to wake up to a basic alarm clock — that sharp, unforgiving buzz that meant “another day begins.”
By Shakil Sorkar3 months ago in Journal
Did the Time Change Today? Understanding Daylight Savings 2025
Every fall, Americans wake up wondering the same thing: Did the time change today? On Sunday, November 2, 2025, the answer is yes — clocks officially fell back one hour at 2:00 a.m. local time, marking the end of Daylight Saving Time (DST).
By KAMRAN AHMAD3 months ago in Journal
Why The Great Amazon Web Services Outage Was Unsurprising (And Will Likely Happen Again)
On October 20, 2025... Tens of Millions of People and Thousands of Companies were Horribly Surprised to Discover... Nothing on the Internet was Working.
By Dr. Cody Dakota Wooten, DFM, DHM, DAS (hc)3 months ago in Journal
South Sudan’s Endless Dawn
The South Sudanese Civil War is an armed conflict that erupted in December 2013 between factions of the Sudan People's Liberation Movement/Army (SPLM/A), pitting government forces under President Salva Kiir—predominantly from the Dinka ethnic group—against opposition forces led by former Vice President Riek Machar, mainly from the Nuer ethnic group, amid a power struggle that rapidly devolved into ethnic massacres and militia warfare. Triggered by Kiir's dismissal of Machar and accusations of a coup attempt, the fighting quickly spread from Juba nationwide, exploiting pre-existing clan rivalries and competition over oil revenues in a state lacking robust institutions just two years after independence from Sudan. The war has caused an estimated 400,000 deaths, including from direct violence, famine, and disease, while displacing over 4 million people internally or as refugees, devastating the economy and infrastructure. Both sides have perpetrated atrocities, including targeted killings, rape as a weapon, child soldier recruitment, and scorched-earth tactics, with no faction holding a monopoly on culpability. A Revitalized Agreement in 2018 established a unity government and power-sharing, but implementation stalled due to distrust, constitutional delays, and sporadic clashes, culminating in Machar's house arrest and treason charges by 2025. As of 2025, escalating inter-communal violence and opposition-government skirmishes have displaced hundreds of thousands more, postponed elections to 2026, and heightened risks of collapse into full-scale war again, underscoring the fragility of elite bargains in a resource-cursed, ethnically fragmented polity. International efforts by IGAD, the UN Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), and regional actors like Uganda have mediated ceasefires but failed to address underlying governance failures or militia proliferation.
By HearthMen3 months ago in Journal
Andrew to Lose His Prince Title and Move Out of Royal Lodge
The British royal family has faced many storms over the decades, but few have been as publicly complicated and deeply scrutinized as the ongoing situation surrounding Prince Andrew. Once known as “the Queen’s favorite son,” Andrew’s life has taken a sharp turn in recent years. Now, according to multiple reports, he may soon lose the title of “Prince” and be asked to move out of the Royal Lodge — his home for more than two decades.
By Kashif Wazir3 months ago in Journal
Defence of Donbas Town a Priority, Zelensky Says, as Special Forces Deployed. AI-Generated.
Ukraine Mobilizes to Protect Strategic Town Amid Rising Tensions In a recent address, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky emphasized that defending a key town in the Donbas region has become a top priority for the country’s military, as special forces are being deployed to strengthen local defenses. The announcement comes amid intensifying clashes in eastern Ukraine, where both sides have suffered significant losses over the past months.
By Fiaz Ahmed 3 months ago in Journal
Bangladesh 2025 Election: Rising Political Instability and Human Security Concerns Challenge the Nation’s Future
By Tuhin Sarwar : Bangladesh’s national election, scheduled for 26 February 2025, stands as one of the most consequential political events in the country’s modern history. It is no longer merely about who governs next it is about whether the state itself can withstand overlapping crises: administrative weakness, political exclusion, leadership exile, and socioeconomik fatigue.
By Tuhin sarwar3 months ago in Journal
Tanzania President Wins Election as Hundreds Feared Dead in Unrest. AI-Generated.
A Nation Divided Between Celebration and Sorrow Tanzania, known for its natural beauty and political calm in East Africa, has been thrust into turmoil following the results of its recent presidential election. The announcement that President Hassan Mwinyi had won a new term was met with both celebration and chaos, as protests erupted across several cities, leaving hundreds feared dead and many others injured. What should have been a moment of national unity has instead become a painful reminder of the challenges facing democracy in the region.
By Fiaz Ahmed 3 months ago in Journal
Gaza and Israel: A Conflict That Demands Humanity. AI-Generated.
The conflict between Gaza and Israel is one of the most talked-about and heartbreaking struggles in the modern world. It’s a story that has lasted for decades — filled with history, politics, loss, and the yearning for peace. While governments and global powers debate solutions, the real impact is felt by ordinary people on both sides — families who just want safety, children who want to grow up without fear, and communities who dream of a future beyond violence.
By Fiaz Ahmed 3 months ago in Journal
The Great AI Gold Rush: Why Microsoft, Google, and Meta Are Spending Billions to Control the Future of Intelligence
The Billion-Dollar Bet Begins In 2025, the world’s biggest tech companies aren’t just competing for users — they’re competing for intelligence.
By Shakil Sorkar3 months ago in Journal
Xi Jinping’s Trade Pledge at APEC 2025: What Trump’s Absence Reveals About Global Power Shifts
A Stage Without America The 2025 APEC Summit, hosted in Kuala Lumpur, was meant to be a stage for collaboration and progress. Instead, it became a mirror reflecting shifting global power. As dozens of world leaders gathered to discuss trade and digital economies, one chair remained empty — that of U.S. President Donald Trump.
By Shakil Sorkar3 months ago in Journal
ChatGPT Meets PayPal: The Dawn of In-Chat Payments
Your digital assistant just got a wallet — and it’s about to change how you buy everything. For years, we’ve been talking to machines. We ask Siri for directions, Alexa for weather updates, and ChatGPT for everything from recipes to resumes. But now, for the first time, those conversations can lead directly to transactions.
By Shakil Sorkar3 months ago in Journal