SOURCE:THE CONVERSATION As tensions have risen around small boat crossings and asylum seekers in the UK, the hotels housing them have become regular targets of attacks by far-right, anti-immigration protesters. Over the weekend, rioters threw projectiles at hotels and reportedly tried to set fire to one in what the home secretary called an “utterly appalling”…
SOURCE:THE CONVERSATIONSepsis occurs when one’s immune system has an extreme response to an infection. It’s a life-threatening condition: globally, it accounts for about 11 million deaths – 20% of all deaths per year. And it doesn’t just affect adults. In 2020, 2.4 million newborn babies died of sepsis in the first month of their lives….
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held an urgent meeting on Sunday night with Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, along with military and intelligence leaders. Before the meeting, Netanyahu emphasized, “Iran and its allies are trying to encircle us with terrorism. We are committed to fighting back on every front, both near and far. Those who threaten…
Wall Street’s major indexes suffered significant losses on Monday, fueled by mounting concerns about a potential U.S. recession following disappointing economic data from last week. The Dow Jones Industrial Average plummeted more than 1,100 points shortly after the opening bell, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite tumbled nearly 5%, entering correction territory for the second time…
Ukraine has received its first batch of F-16 fighter jets, providing a significant enhancement to its fleet of Soviet-era aircraft amid the ongoing Russian invasion. These American-made jets are set to commence operations in Ukrainian airspace shortly, thanks to pledges from Western nations including Belgium, Denmark, the Netherlands, and Norway to deliver over 60 F-16s…
Understanding transgender identity requires examining how it is viewed and treated across different cultures and legal systems. While the core concept of being transgender—identifying with a gender different from the sex assigned at birth—remains consistent, interpretations and social acceptance can vary greatly. This discussion is particularly relevant in the context of global events such as…
Photo Credit: Moneycontrol On Wednesday, July 31, 2024, Russia began one of the biggest drones strikes on Ukraine, mainly focusing on Kyiv and the neighboring areas. All 89 drones were shot down during the nearly seven-hour nocturnal attack, according to Ukrainian military officials. According to Kyiv authorities, the drones arrived in two waves, and “not…
Today marks a significant moment as three American citizens and one American green-card holder, previously imprisoned in Russia, are finally coming home: Paul Whelan, Evan Gershkovich, Alsu Kurmasheva, and Vladimir Kara-Murza. This achievement represents a major diplomatic success. In total, we have secured the release of 16 individuals from Russia, including five Germans and seven…
In a world where dreams often seem just out of reach, 16-year-old Hezly Rivera’s story is a testament to the power of passion, perseverance, and a touch of serendipity. Imagine this: a young girl attends a friend’s birthday party at a gymnastics facility, completely unaware that this seemingly ordinary event would set her on a…
In the heart of Dhaka, Bangladesh, chaos erupted as anti-government protests descended into violent clashes, leaving over 175 dead in a tragic confrontation between police and university students. This wave of unrest has thrown the nation into a state of emergency, with authorities imposing a nationwide internet blackout and curfew in a desperate bid to…