ARIA

Apr 12 2026OPINION

Why do people keep choosing leaders who care more about themselves than the job?

Many voters seem drawn to leaders who act like they’re above the rules. This trend isn’t new—history shows that when times get tough, people sometimes pick leaders who promise quick fixes rather than real solutions. Climate disasters, AI disrupting jobs, and the fallout from the pandemic have left m

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Apr 07 2026ENVIRONMENT

Heavy rains ravage Afghanistan, leaving 117 missing or dead

Afghanistan faces yet another brutal spell of extreme weather, with floods and landslides now linked to 110 deaths and 11 more people unaccounted for. Over two weeks, relentless rain has turned streets into rivers, buried homes under mud, and cut off entire towns. Just in the last day, floods took 1

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Apr 06 2026POLITICS

A Targeted Strike Deepens Lebanon’s Divides

An Israeli air raid on a building in Ain Saadeh, a town east of Beirut known for its Christian population, resulted in the deaths of three residents. Among those killed was a local official from the Lebanese Forces Party, a group that strongly opposes Hezbollah. The incident has intensified already

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Apr 06 2026OPINION

Teaching When the World Feels Uncertain

In a typical college class, students often leave with polite thanks for the lecture that just ended. This semester’s classes are different; after discussions about digital misinformation and political lawsuits, students leave with comments like “That was depressing” or a sarcastic “Another uplifting

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Apr 05 2026HEALTH

Tracking Malaria Treatment: New Ways to Spot Resistance Faster

Health workers in Africa face a tough challenge: malaria parasites are changing, making some common treatments less effective. For nearly 20 years, doctors have relied on a method called therapeutic efficacy studies (TES) to check if drugs still work. But this approach has become slow and complicate

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Apr 03 2026POLITICS

Iran's medical crisis grows as war disrupts aid and supplies

Iran faces a growing healthcare emergency as months of conflict strain medical resources. Over 21, 000 people have been injured since late February when airstrikes began, with more than 1, 900 fatalities reported by international aid groups. The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent

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Apr 02 2026POLITICS

War in Lebanon: A Long‑Term Crisis

Lebanon is now in the second month of a fierce conflict between Israel and the Iranian‑backed group Hezbollah. The fighting has pushed more than one million people out of their homes, and the Prime Minister says there is no clear end in sight. The Israeli army has launched air strikes and holds f

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Mar 27 2026POLITICS

Malaria’s Battle in Palestine: A New View

The British Army, after winning a war in 1918, warned that Palestine would be bleak because of malaria. Their win relied on a six‑month effort where thousands of mainly Egyptian workers destroyed places where mosquitoes bred. When that work stopped on 19 September 1918, the disease surged again and

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Mar 27 2026POLITICS

Hungary’s New Hope Faces an Old Powerhouse

A fresh face has appeared in Hungary’s political arena, stirring debate about the future of a country that has long been dominated by one leader. The newcomer, who runs under the banner of a newly formed party, has tapped into widespread worries about the economy and corruption. He also points to

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Mar 23 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Celebrities Rally in Hawaii After 2026 Floods

The March 2026 storms on Oahu’s North Shore sent waves of rain that flooded many homes, leaving thousands homeless. Although no lives were lost yet, the damage was severe and many families had to leave their houses behind. Local star Jason Momoa, who grew up in Honolulu and studied at the Univers

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