Profitloss Centerstage Events

The creator of www, Tim Berners Initiative took center stage on Monday 25 November 2019 among all major events across the globe, and remains the highlight of this week's list of center stage events.
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Centerstage events of week 4

A court in Vietnam sentences a Facebook user to six...

A court in Vietnam sentences a Facebook user to six years in prison for posting anti-state content on the platform. The case is seen as part of a government crackdown on dissenting voices.

Monday, 25 November, 2019

Twitter apologizes and reverses its decision to delete inactive accounts...

Twitter apologizes and reverses its decision to delete inactive accounts outside the United States. The social media platform will introduce a process for "memorializing" deceased users instead. The initial announcement had faced criticism as users were concerned about losing accounts belonging to those who had passed away.

Tuesday, 26 November, 2019

The final results of the Romanian presidential election are validated...

The final results of the Romanian presidential election are validated by the Constitutional Court, confirming Klaus Werner Iohannis as the president of Romania. Iohannis, a physicist and former teacher, has been serving as president since 2014. He is credited with revitalizing his city, Sibiu, and has become the first Romanian president from an ethnic minority.

Wednesday, 27 November, 2019

The government of Sudan repeals laws restricting women's freedom, including...

The government of Sudan repeals laws restricting women's freedom, including dress, movement, association, work, and study. Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok praises the decision, acknowledging that these laws infringed upon citizens' rights.

Thursday, 28 November, 2019

Prime Minister Joseph Muscat of Malta announces his intention to...

Prime Minister Joseph Muscat of Malta announces his intention to step down amidst an ongoing investigation into the murder of journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia. Muscat's tenure was marked by economic growth and social reforms, including the legalization of same-sex marriage. However, he faced criticism for political opportunism, broken promises, and corruption allegations.

Friday, 29 November, 2019

The Council of Representatives in Iraq accepts the resignation of...

The Council of Representatives in Iraq accepts the resignation of Prime Minister Adil Abdul-Mahdi. The decision comes after widespread protests against corruption, unemployment, and political sectarianism. The demonstrations, which began in October 2019, demanded the overthrow of the Iraqi government and were met with violence from security forces and militias.

Saturday, 30 November, 2019

Prithvirajsing Roopun is elected as the President of Mauritius. He...

Prithvirajsing Roopun is elected as the President of Mauritius. He has previously served as a minister, focusing on social integration, economic empowerment, and arts and culture. His accomplishments include the implementation of measures to eradicate extreme poverty and the recognition of reggae music as an intangible cultural heritage.

Sunday, 1 December, 2019