Supporters of former President Evo Morales clashed with police in Bolivia as protests against government policies intensified. Demonstrators have established blockades across key roads, demanding action on issues such as economic reforms and social justice. The confrontations highlight ongoing political tensions in the country, with Morales' supporters pushing back against what they perceive as government repression while calling for greater representation and change.

Bolivia: Morales' Supporters Clash With Police As Blockade Continues

China is facing the long-term consequences of its former "One Child" policy, with an aging population and shrinking workforce creating economic and social challenges. The policy, in effect for decades, has led to a demographic imbalance that threatens future growth, prompting concerns about the sustainability of China's development and the well-being of its elderly citizens.

China Pays The Price For 'One Child' Policy?

Norzin Dolma, a Minister with the Tibetan Government in Exile, has confirmed that there have been back-channel communications between Tibetan authorities in exile and Chinese officials. Speaking to our diplomatic correspondent Sidhant Sibal in Dharmshala, Dolma stated, "There have been back-channel communications and activities happening but I am unsure as to how much hope we can place on the outcome of these activities and how substantive and concrete those activities [are]." Dolma further elaborated on the history of official dialogue between Tibet and China, noting that "we had the opportunity to submit the memorandum on general autonomy of Tibetan people with the subsequent submission of clarifying note to the Chinese counterpart-explaining and explicating our understanding position on the framework and concept of middle way policy."

Tibet Govt in Exile Confirms Back Channel Talks with China

Will India hold simultaneous polls at the state & central levels in the future? That's the million-dollar question in the minds of policymakers. Such an exercise will be unprecedented in size and execution. But will it also have a major socio-economic impact? We find out in this report.

India elections 2024 | Simultaneous polls: The economic impact?

India elections 2024 | Report: Higher GDP growth when simultaneous polls were held

Meta removes Iran Supreme Leader Khamenei from Facebook, Instagram for policy violations

Amazon is getting serious about its return-to-office policy. A US media report states that the company has reportedly given managers the authority to effectively terminate employees who fail to attend office thrice a week.

Amazon on its latest attendance policy

YouTube which is one of the most popular video streaming platforms has become an easy target for Content Creators who post misleading or even often inaccurate videos. In a bid to protect users from the harmful content YouTube is now updating its policy to crack down on medical misinformation on its platform.

YouTube aims to fight medical misinformation

Indian High Commissioner to the UK, Vikram Doraiswami tells Vikram Chandra that the Labour Party if elected to power will prioritise India-UK relations but India’s desire for good relations with the UK goes beyond political parties.

Decoding Starmer’s India shift | The India Story

How is the Indian diaspora shaping global policies? Vikram Chandra finds out from Vijay Chauthaiwale, BJP’s In-Charge of the Department of Foreign Affairs.

Indian diaspora influencing global policies? | The India Story

Keir Starmer's shift in India policy is driven by recognition of India's global position, its role as a progressive democracy, and the valuable contributions of the Indian diaspora, Uday Nagaraju, Vice-Chair of Labour Friends of India tells Vikram Chandra.

Progressive democracies with mutual interests | The India Story

Shadow Secretary of State for Works and Pensions, Jonathan Ashworth tells Vikram Chandra why building a strategic partnership is part of the Labour Party’s vision for India.

Decoding Starmer’s India ‘reset’ | The India Story

Labour Party’s outreach to India indicates recognition of the country’s status as one of the world’s fastest-growing economies and a potential future growth engine, India Global Forum founder Manoj Ladwa tells Vikram Chandra on The India Story this week.

Behind Labour’s changed India stance | The India Story

Why is UK’s main opposition party which is most likely to return to power in the 2025 general election in the country keen to rebuild trust with India? Vikram Chandra speaks with the leader of the Labour Party Keir Starmer to find out.

Reasons behind Starmer’s changed India policy | The India Story

US: President Joe Biden appoints Indian-American Neera Tanden as domestic policy adviser

Australia is seeking to reform its immigration policy in order to speed up the entry of highly skilled employees and make it easier for them to get permanent status.

Australia: New immigration policy makes it easier to retain international students

Japan's central bank left its ultra-easy monetary policy unchanged, a move that sent the yen plunging, despite heavy speculation it could again tweak a key lever.

Bank of Japan sticks to easy policy, defies market speculation

HSBC is one of the largest banking and financial services institutions in the world that serves millions of customers across the globe. Now, it has updated its climate policy in a step towards a greener future.

WION Climate Tracker | HSBC updates its climate policy in a step towards a greener future

the Chinese government is looking at gradually opening up the economy. Even with the recent spike in case, curbs are being gradually eased but things are apparently not easy for the millions of Chinese after living under strict Covid-19 regulations for nearly three years.

China Covid: Xi administration gradually dismantles Zero-Covid policy

The Covid situation around the world is easing but not in China. The country is struggling to balance the rising cases and public frustration over the zero covid policy.

WION Fineprint: Beijing authorities on high alert, some businesses shut

In China, a protest against the Zero Covid policy turned violent. Hundreds of protesters in Guangzhou clashed with the police and tore down Covid control barriers.

Gravitas: China: Citizens use new language to slam Zero Covid

China's 'zero Covid' regime has saved many lives but has also slowed the country's economy. It has exacerbated the supply chain disruptions and kept millions under lockdown for months.

China: Zero Covid policy sparks worry among Beijing residents

China: Officials to refine 'Zero-Covid' policy, pledge to avoid excessive disruptions to public life

The coveted menace continues to trouble the people of China. Despite facing descent, Chinese regime has not shied away from taking harsh measures to implement its zero Covid policy.

China Covid Chaos: Shanghai government bars people from entering and exiting Disney park

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