France: ‘Return the Statue of Liberty,’ political leader asks USA; White House roars back

[ad_1] French politician Raphael Glucksmann has called for the Statue of Liberty to be returned to France. He has argued that the United States no longer upholds the values it once represented when the statue was gifted. Speaking at a Place Publique convention, Glucksmann criticised America’s shift in global stance, especially under Donald Trump’s leadership….

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Barry Eichengreen: US export curbs on high-tech enablers have rarely worked

[ad_1] A classic ‘dual use’ technology, these chips power Generative AI and supercomputers used in weapon systems, cyberattacks and surveillance. Equally, they can enhance the ability of companies to compete internationally—in this case, the ability of China’s high-tech firms to compete with their American rivals. In its final months, the Biden administration doubled down on…

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The Eiffel Tower and the vibrant life around it captured through photographs at an exhibition in Thiruvananthapuram

[ad_1] Eiffel Tower and the world around it. That summarises the ongoing photography exhibition, Under Eiffel’s Watch – A Parisian Canvas, by Srinath GM, at Alliance Francaise de Trivandrum, in Thiruvananthapuram. The Bengaluru-based visual artist, photographer and documentary filmmaker has brought out the historical and visual significance of the celebrated monument, which is integral to…

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Olympics medal discoloured in a week; ‘degraded quality’ under radar after Bronze winner complaints in social media post

[ad_1] USA’s Nyjah Huston, an Olympic bronze medalist, recently shared a “drigged” image of his bronze medal seven days after winning it. The 29-year-old American skateboarder displayed the medal he earned at the ongoing Paris Olympics 2024. The 29-year-old American skateboarder showcased the medal he earned at the ongoing Paris Olympics 2024. After winning the…

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