2024: A Year of Political Shifts, Global Turmoil, and Uncertainty
The year 2024 has been nothing short of extraordinary. It has been filled with moments that have shaken the foundations of politics, society, and international relations. As we prepare for 2025, the anticipation of Donald Trump’s return to the presidency of the United States encapsulates a year of seismic change. Let’s reflect on the seven […]
Yulia Navalnaya Stands Resolute: Accuses Putin of Husband’s Death
In a poignant and impassioned video address, Yulia Navalnaya, the widow of prominent Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, vowed to carry on her late husband’s political legacy while accusing Russian President Vladimir Putin of orchestrating his demise. Her heartfelt message comes amidst growing international scrutiny and profound grief following Navalny’s untimely death in a Russian […]
Biden’s Aid Dilemma: Strained Alliances and Congressional Roadblocks
President Joe Biden’s efforts to secure a substantial aid package for Ukraine and Israel have hit significant roadblocks, with interlinked challenges in Congress and shifting international alliances, particularly with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Strained Relations and Aid Stalemate The Biden administration’s diplomatic maneuvers are under scrutiny amid rising tensions with Netanyahu and complications in […]
How Meta’s Lack of Transparency Harms the Younger Generation
A recently unsealed court complaint alleged Meta, the parent company behind social media platforms including Instagram and Facebook, deliberately designed its platforms to foster addiction in children and knowingly allowed underage users to have accounts. Over the past decade, Meta has reshaped the psychological and societal truths for young adults, with some arguing that it […]
Israel Reject Calls for Ceasefire as War With Hamas Continues
After a month of warfare, Israel’s military ground forces are now in the “depths” of Gaza, battling Hamas forces, indicating a new phase in the ongoing fight and a definite rise in the total death count. The primary spokesperson for the Israeli Army, Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari, explained that the Israeli ground operation is “putting […]
US, Saudi, Agree For Kingdom to Normalize Relations with Israel
According to the Wall Street Journal, a tentative agreement between the US and Saudi Arabia has been struck, in which the Saudi monarchy would consent to recognize Israel in exchange for Palestinian concessions, US security assurances, and aid with civilian nuclear energy. “There is no agreed-to set of negotiations, there’s no agreed-to framework to codify […]
Powerful Speeches From Two World Leaders as Anniversary of War in Ukraine Dawns
Biden Delivers Address in Warsaw, Poland On Tuesday, February 21, 2023, President Joe Biden delivered an address to a crowd of thousands in Warsaw, Poland. This speech comes after his visit to the Ukrainian capital city of Kyiv the day prior as he visits with Ukrainian officials and their allies to mark the one-year anniversary […]
Murder of Tyre Nichols: The Aftermath
Memphis police announced Saturday that they have permanently deactivated the unit including the five officers who fatally beat Tyre Nichols. SCORPION, or Street Crimes Operation to Restore Peace in Our Neighborhoods, included more than two dozen officers tasked with taking on street crime. According to the department, their responsibilities included finding violent criminals, drugs, or […]
Biggest Stories of 2022 and a look at 2023
2022 has been a year like no other. The past twelve months brought good news with the easing of the COVID-19 pandemic in many countries, however, 2022 also brought bad news as well with economic, environmental, and geopolitical turmoil defining the year. Below are the top stories of 2022 and the stories to look out […]
Raised Oil Prices Following OPEC+ Decision Spell Out Continued Inflation
Relations between the United States and Saudi Arabia are weakened in response to OPEC+’s output cut last week. While the Biden Administration has encouraged Saudi Arabia’s oil production, the group decided to reverse its policy of gradually increasing production. OPEC+’s decision will incur numerous consequences. This involves an increasing already-inflated oil prices and tightening the already limited production of oil. Oil prices have […]