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The Soapbox: Ghana’s economic crisis, Czech president leaves office, French protests

The Soapbox is a weekly column by WSN covering major news developments at NYU’s campuses and study away sites abroad. Global consciousness for a global university.
Yezen Saadah, News Editor March 10, 2023

In Ghana, government addresses economic crisis Nana Akufo-Addo, the president of Ghana, spoke at an annual state-of-the-nation address about the country’s “worst economic...

Models stand on the side of the runway with Nikita Shah.

First-ever South Asian New York Fashion Week reclaims origins

Amid protests prior to the runway, South Asian New York Fashion Week pays homage to South Asian heritage through design.
Roshni Raj, Culture Editor September 22, 2022

Pleated cottons, flowy chiffons and lightweight silks — mainstays of South Asian fashion — were carefully draped on models as they got ready to close out the first-ever...

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The Soapbox: Growing opposition challenges global leaders’ expanding power

The Soapbox is a weekly column by WSN’s news desk examining the major developments in world news and rounding up the stories we think are worth the read this week. Global consciousness for a global university.
Gabriel Hawthorne, Deputy News Editor April 12, 2022

Pakistan’s prime minister removed by Parliament Imran Khan, the former prime minister of Pakistan, was ousted by Parliament after losing a no-confidence vote on the morning...

Students observe a moment of silence in honor of the victims of Sri Lankan bombings. (Alana Beyer)

Sri Lanka Was on Fire, Too

How long until we start recognizing tragedies that happen outside the Western world?
Diya Jain, Columnist April 25, 2019

Gut-wrenching attacks were carried out this past Easter Sunday in hotels and churches across Sri Lanka, leaving more than 300 people dead and about 500 injured. My heart goes out...

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From the Emirates: NYUAD engineering students build homes in Sri Lanka

April 8, 2014
A group of engineering and economics students from NYU Abu Dhabi visited Sri Lanka over spring break.
Harry's Take: Justice required for Sri Lankan war crimes

Harry’s Take: Justice required for Sri Lankan war crimes

February 10, 2014
The international community must hold the Sri Lanka's leaders accountable.