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By Ching Tze En, Josiah / March 22, 2025
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Jackpot: The Capitalist World and Casual Gambling

By Phebe Lim Pei Ying / February 27, 2025
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By Nikki Koh / February 22, 2025
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Uncovering Sri Lanka’s Economic Collapse
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Uncovering Sri Lanka’s Economic Collapse

By Ryan Toh / September 15, 2022

On July 5, 2022, Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe declared that Sri Lanka was bankrupt. Days later, protesters stormed his office as well as former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa’s, forcing him to flee and eventually resign. What did the government do to attract the ire of Sri Lankans? How did a vibrant trading and tourism hub become a failed state? Ryan from The IAS Gazette investigates the series of unfortunate events that led to Sri Lanka’s economic crisis.

Weekly Recap: Sept 5 to Sept 11
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Weekly Recap: Sept 5 to Sept 11

By theiasgazette / September 12, 2022

Sept 12: North Korea passes law cementing its right to use preemptive nuclear weapons for self-defence last Thursday (Sept 8), US pledges another US$2.6 billion (S$3.64 billion) in new aid for Ukraine and allies, and led its allies to reaffirm their commitment to Ukraine, Queen Elizabeth II passes away aged 96, her son Charles III ascends to the throne last Thursday (Sept 8).

Clean Energy: The Climate Crisis’ Hail Mary?
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Clean Energy: The Climate Crisis’ Hail Mary?

By Claire Tan / September 1, 2022

Scientists have been raising the alarm on climate change since the late 1950s, increasing the severity of concern especially in recent years. True to human nature’s propensity to procrastinate, the deadly two degree increase in global temperatures is rapidly approaching. Claire from the IAS Gazette investigates the buzz around ‘Clean Energy’ to see if it is truly a saving grace or another perfunctory performance by world leaders.

Weekly Recap: Aug 22 to Aug 28
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Weekly Recap: Aug 22 to Aug 28

By theiasgazette / August 29, 2022

August 29: The death toll from monsoon floods in Pakistan crossed 1,000 on Sunday (Aug 28), Fears of a nuclear disaster were heightened on Sunday (Aug 28) as heavy artillery was fired at the occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in Ukraine, Moderna sued vaccine makers Pfizer and BioNTech on Friday (Aug 26) over alleged infringements of its patents on mRNA technology.

The Commodified Face
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The Commodified Face

By Ghee Yang Lim / August 25, 2022

Continuing on his exploration of surveillance technologies and their implications, Lim Ghee Yang presents a breakdown of the insidious link between plastic surgery and the devices and applications we use in our everyday lives. Should we be wary of how the media can affect the perception of the self? Technology maverick Balaji S. Srinivasan put it best: “If code scripts machines, media scripts human beings”.

Weekly Recap: Aug 15 to Aug 21
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Weekly Recap: Aug 15 to Aug 21

By theiasgazette / August 22, 2022

August 22: US and Taiwan announced last Friday (Aug 18) start of trade talks amid tensions with China, President Biden signs climate change, healthcare and taxes into law last Tuesday (Aug 16), Singapore to repeal Section 377A of the Penal Code as announced last Sunday (Aug 21).

Why You Shouldn’t Read The News; Ironically
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Why You Shouldn’t Read The News; Ironically

By Sherry Han / August 18, 2022

The news. Our most trusted source of information. We update ourselves with news around the world almost daily, but what if the news you consume, even though not fake news, isn’t quite as accurate? Sherry from the IAS Gazette explores the harms of relying on news, especially without any or little discernment.

Weekly Recap Aug 8 to Aug 14
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Weekly Recap Aug 8 to Aug 14

By theiasgazette / August 15, 2022

August 15: Once-fallen Samsung heir Lee Jae-yong is set to be pardoned, the South Korean Justice Ministry announced on Friday (Aug 12), Endorsing Finland and Sweden’s bid to join NATO, US President Joe Biden signed documents signed an “instrument of ratification” on Tuesday (Aug 9), US Department of Homeland Security scraps “Remain in Mexico” policy after Supreme Court ruling last Monday (Aug 8).

Weekly Recap Aug 1 to Aug 7
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Weekly Recap Aug 1 to Aug 7

By theiasgazette / August 8, 2022

August 8: The United States prepared its largest security package for Ukraine, expected to be valued at US$1 billion and finalised on Monday (Aug 8), China conducted military exercises and placed sanctions on US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Friday (Aug 5) due to displeasure with her visit to Taiwan, At least 44 people, including 15 children were killed over a three-day bombardment on the Gaza Strip which began on Friday (Aug 5).

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