“This Ramadan is nothing like the ones before. The war has drained it of meaning.” The holy month of Ramadan was once one of the most joyful festivals in Gaza. The daytime fasting began on Saturday, but now many Palestinians in the territory see little to celebr A Reflection on Gaza As the crescent moon appears in the sky to …
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EUROPE RALLIES AROUND ZELENSKY AFTER EXPLOSIVE WHITE HOUSE MEETING.
In a recent and highly publicized meeting at the White House, tensions escalated between U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The encounter, intended to discuss a potential partnership over Ukraine’s rare earth minerals, devolved into a heated exchange. President Trump accused Zelenskyy of not showing sufficient gratitude for U.S. support and of being unprepared for peace, leading …
Read More »Pakistan’s Early Exit but Hefty Prize Money: A Silver Lining in Disappointment
Pakistan’s performance in the latest ICC tournament was far from ideal. A team known for its unpredictability and raw talent, Pakistan found itself crashing out early, leaving fans heartbroken. However, despite their premature exit, there was an unexpected silver lining—the team managed to secure a hefty prize money. This raises an interesting debate: How does a team that exits early …
Read More »Unraveling the Mystery of a Deadly Illness in the Democratic Republic of Congo
In a troubling turn of events, an unknown illness has claimed the lives of dozens in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) within just 48 hours of the onset of symptoms. The urgency of the situation has drawn the attention of the World Health Organization (WHO), which has proposed a new theory regarding the cause and transmission of this mysterious …
Read More »Celebrating Antonine Maillet: A Literary Pioneer of Acadian Culture
The literary world lost a remarkable figure with the passing of Antonine Maillet, a Canadian author whose work illuminated the unique experiences of the Acadian community. Born in 1923 in the small village of Bouctouche, New Brunswick, Maillet became a trailblazer in the world of French literature, crafting a voice that resonated deeply with the isolated French-speaking minority in Canada. …
Read More »WHAT… WOULD HAPPEN IF THE USA WITHDRAWS FROM THE WORLD BANK
If the United States were to withdraw from the World Bank, several significant consequences could arise: 1. Financial Implications: The U.S. is one of the largest contributors to the World Bank, providing substantial funding. Its withdrawal could lead to a decrease in available financial resources for development projects around the world, potentially impacting low- and middle-income countries that rely on …
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