African Women in Technology founder Anie Akpe joins Al Jazeera's Samantha Johnson in this episode of On The Record. Akpe thought it was time for that to change after attending a technology conference years ago when the majority of attendees were men. Akpe and Johnson discuss how some African traditions and a male-dominated industry work together to keep women out of the technological mainstream. Thus, the a need to establish an organization similar to African Women in Technology. Akpe also discusses the real-world obstacles that women frequently face while attempting to enter the tech industry.
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UK: Central London is overrun by Royal Cavalry Horses
When members of the Household Cavalry lost their mounts on Wednesday, many of the king's horses and a couple of his soldiers caused mayhem on the streets of downtown London. Keep an eye out for additional information!
Global pro-Palestinian demonstrations: On Al-Quds Day, demonstrators set fire to the US and Israeli flags
After morning prayers on Friday (April 5) in the Jerusalem compound of the al-Aqsa Mosque, Israeli police used tear gas to scatter worshippers. See to learn more.
In the world of consumer products, trends change every few years. While Apple has enjoyed a dominant market share in China, it is now losing ground in the world's second-largest economy. But demand is picking up in India, where the middle class is growing in affluence and aspirations. So, what does the sales of Apple's flagship product say about the state of these two Asian heavyweights and their economies? That's what this following report explores.
Harvard: Is the most esteemed university shedding its glamour?
The desire to attend one of the most esteemed universities in the world appears to be waning. Applications to Harvard University are declining significantly for the second year.
Who will be the next prime minister of Pakistan? In Pakistan's elections, the Independents supported by Imran Khan have secured the most incredible seats. The party with the most seats is now Nawaz Sharif's PML-N, ahead of Bilawal Bhutto's PPP. Yet nobody can build a government on their own. Will Bhutto and Sharif work together to prevent Imran Khan from entering?
UK: The Government is awaiting legal counsel over the sale of weapons and the transfer of weapons to Israel.
Due to their purported support of Israel's military actions in Gaza, thousands of Arabs and pro-Palestinian activists have boycotted significant American companies. What uses are local businesses making of this social wave?
Iran reduces monthly uranium enrichment to 7 kg, although there is no justification for this
Iran's supply of uranium enriched to almost weapons grade has reportedly decreased, which lowers the bar at which Iran may make three nuclear bombs, according to a report by the United Nations Nuclear Watchdog.
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak departed the D-Day monument early, angering the public.
The prime minister has emphasized that the debate about his early departure from yesterday's D-Day commemorations must remain non-political. After some contemplation, Rishi Sunak said, "I apologize; that was a mistake." Given the gravity of the sacrifice made, it is critical, however, that we avoid politicizing this. It is only appropriate that we honor the warriors who have sacrificed so much.
Attacks on international students at an Indian institution because of Muslims' prayers
At their accommodations at Gujarat University, almost a dozen guys ambushed foreign students as they were praying during Ramadan. Investigators claim to be in the field of study.
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Hungary's president resigns in the face of strong pressure to pardon a collaborator in child abuse. President Katalin Novak of Hungary resigned under intense pressure when it was decided to pardon a man who had been found guilty of aiding in the cover-up of sexual abuse in a children's home.
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