Christians
Tehran — U.S. President Donald Trump's threat to launch military strikes against Nigeria under the guise of protecting Christians is part of a long-standing pattern of using faith to justify aggression. Trump's language frames complex conflicts as battles between good and evil, transforming diplomatic challenges into
Medical research
As the seasons change, many of us experience a collective sadness that can be difficult to shake. For some, the longer nights and colder days trigger a deeper melancholy, known as seasonal affective disorder (SAD). While SAD was formally recognized by psychiatrists in the 1980s, the link between the seasons,
Taxation
Surinder Arora, a 67-year-old hotel tycoon, is a man of many contradictions. On the one hand, he is a billionaire who has spent £245 million acquiring the Ministry of Justice's headquarters and plans to invest over £2 billion in the UK over the next three years. He is
African Union
African Union Commission Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf has extended congratulations to Samia Suluhu Hassan on her election as the president of Tanzania. The election, marred by violent protests, resulted in Hassan securing a landslide victory with 97.66 percent of the vote. The chairperson expressed regret over the loss of
Tariffs
The deal between the US and China has de-escalated tensions between the world's two largest economies, but it's a mistake to think this returns us to the pre-pandemic era of globalisation. The world has changed, primarily due to the two Cs: Covid and China. The pandemic
Antiterrorism measures
Multiple people have been stabbed on a London-bound train near Cambridge, resulting in nine life-threatening injuries, according to British Transport Police. The incident has been declared a "major incident," and Counter Terrorism Policing is supporting the investigation. Two individuals have been arrested in connection with the incident, and
Hezbollah
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned that Hezbollah was seeking to rearm, and that Israel would exercise its right to self-defense under last year's ceasefire accord if Lebanon failed to disarm the militant group. The warning came at the start of a cabinet meeting, where Netanyahu stated that
Detention
Israeli Military Advocate General Maj. Gen. Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi has resigned after admitting to leaking a video showing soldiers assaulting a Palestinian detainee at a notorious military detention center. The video's release sparked a firestorm of criticism from right-wing politicians who claim Tomer-Yerushalmi's actions betrayed the state.
Marathons
Tales from the metropolitan diary offer a glimpse into the lives of New Yorkers and their experiences in the city that never sleeps. The stories, submitted by readers, showcase the diversity and complexity of the Big Apple, from the triumph of finishing the New York City Marathon to the simple
Tinubu, Bola
Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu has directly addressed his American counterpart, Donald Trump, concerning the US redesignation of Nigeria as a "Country of Particular Concern" due to alleged religious persecution. In a nuanced response, Tinubu assured Trump that Nigeria stands firmly as a democracy with constitutional guarantees
Celebrities
Fans of the popular BBC show Strictly Come Dancing were left reeling on Saturday night after a spoiler revealed that a favorite contestant was eliminated from the competition. The identities of the contestants and the specifics of the elimination were not revealed, but it was confirmed that the contestant was
Mediation
Tens of thousands of civilians are believed to be trapped in the western Darfur region of Sudan, raising fears of atrocities after the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) seized control of the city of el-Fasher. The RSF took control of the city last week, after ousting the rival Sudanese army
