In Azerbaijan, authorities recently searched the home of Ali Karimli, a prominent opposition leader. This action took place as part of a larger investigation into a suspected plot to overthrow President Ilham Aliyev. The government claims that Karimli, who heads the Azerbaijani Popular Front Party,
The UK's economy has been on a wild ride for over four decades. Two big mistakes, the resource curse and the finance curse, have shaped its path. These weren't accidents. They were choices made by leaders who thought they knew better. First, there was the resource curse. In the late 1970s and early
Forensic psychologists often deal with tough cases. They hear about violent crimes and see disturbing images. This can affect their mental health. It's called vicarious trauma. It happens when someone is indirectly exposed to trauma. A study looked at this issue. It surveyed 82 forensic psychologis
President Donald Trump has recently taken a strong stance against immigration, proposing to halt migration from poorer countries and remove millions of immigrants from the U. S. He claims that immigrants are responsible for various issues, including crime and housing shortages, and has called for "r
Omar García Harfuch, a key figure in Mexico's fight against crime, has earned a nickname that echoes a famous comic book hero. Known as Mexico's "Batman, " he serves as the secretary of Security and Citizen Protection under President Claudia Sheinbaum. His journey to this role began when he was the
Lebanon, a small nation with a significant Christian population, is currently facing a mix of hope and frustration. The country's economic and security challenges have been ongoing for years. Recently, a drone strike in Beirut killed a high-ranking member of Hezbollah, adding to the tension. Pope L
A group of South African men found themselves in a dangerous situation after being deceived into joining Russia's war against Ukraine. They were promised jobs and training, but instead, they were sent to the front lines. The story began when an unemployed father of three received a call offering hi
A new type of dementia is making experts rethink how they understand and treat memory loss. This condition, called LATE, is becoming more recognized. It is now believed to affect about one-third of people aged 85 and older and 10% of those aged 65 and older. Many people who thought they had Alzheime
A recent fire in Hong Kong brought attention to the city's political dynamics. Firefighters from mainland China were ready to help, but their trucks never crossed the border. This event raised questions about Hong Kong's ability to manage crises independently. On social media, many wondered why Hon
Walter Dowdle, a key figure in public health, passed away at his home in Hahira, Georgia, on November 17, 2023. He was 94 years old. The cause of death was soft tissue sarcoma, a rare cancer he was diagnosed with just six weeks before his passing. Dowdle spent 34 years at the Centers for Disease Co
