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Feb 10 2025POLITICS

The Peril of Rebuilding in Gaza: Hunger and Chaos in Fragile Peace Times

Gaza’s people are finally catching a break, worried frowns may relax because it looks really bad. Infiltrations of basic necessities into the area have stepped up – around 12, 600 trucks, to be precise. But many people are still hungry, tensions run high, and the ceiling of safety is low. I

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Feb 07 2025POLITICS

USAID's Shrinking Workforce

The United Nations is facing a critical situation. In recent developments, a significant number of employees from the organization may face unemployment. The consequences of the employees' leaving are expected to affect many people around the globe. A lawsuit was filed to challenge a recent deci

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Feb 07 2025POLITICS

Deadly Conflict in Goma: Civilian Casualties Mount as Rebels Advance

In eastern DR Congo, the city of Goma is reeling from violence that has claimed nearly 3, 000 lives, according to the United Nations. The chaos unfolded as rebels from the Alliance Fleuve Congo (AFC) seized control of Goma. The takeover followed intense battles with the Congolese army.

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Feb 06 2025POLITICS

Trump's plan to use Guantanamo for Immigrants

Imagine this: a place once used to hold suspected terrorists is now being considered to house thousands of immigrants. It's not a scene from a movie, but a real-life plan from the Trump administration. The Trump administration has decided to use the U. S. Naval Base at Guantanamo Bay, know

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Feb 05 2025POLITICS

The Aid Delay: How It's A Setback for Balochistan

In countries relying on USAID for water projects, a freeze on funds has led to job losses essential water supplies disappearing threatening lives. A freeze arranged by the administration has led to sudden disruptions in the auspices of water security projects. This alleged suspension in the process

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Feb 05 2025RELIGION

The Passing of a Visionary Leader: Aga Khan IV

In Portugal, the 49th leader of the Shia Ismaili Muslims, Prince Karim Al-Hussaini, passed away. He was widely known as the Aga Khan IV. He was not just a spiritual figurehead but also a philanthropist and business leader. The Aga Khan IV had been guiding his followers since he was a young

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Feb 02 2025POLITICS

Aid Uncertainty - What Happens Now?

In Uganda and South Sudan, millions rely on US aid for survival, education, and health. The Trump administration has suspended most of this aid. Children in Uganda have received free education, funded by the US. Though the idea is to prevent misuse of funds, this pause could have long lasting eff

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Feb 02 2025POLITICS

Devastation in Omdurman: Market Attack

In the midst of a brutal civil war in Sudan, the city of Omdurman became the target of yet another paramount tragedy. Paramilitary forces, known as the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), launched a brutal attack on the Sabrein Market this past weekend. The aftermath was grim: 54 people lost their live

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Jan 30 2025POLITICS

Hostages Freed, But Gaza Truce Faces Bumps

The tense ceasefire in Gaza saw the release of eight more hostages by Hamas on January 30, 2025. This event, however, was not smooth sailing. The handover of some of these captives was chaotic, with thousands of people and masked militants crowding around. Israel was not happy with this and proteste

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Jan 30 2025OPINION

When a Grand Pause Causes Global Ripples

The shockwave began on January 20, 2025, when a sweeping executive order halted all U. S. foreign assistance for ninety days. This pause was supposed to realign aid with American values and interests but left many international aid workers scratching their heads. People worldwide were left in a sta

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