Increased Airstrikes on Gaza Today as Aid Remains Stranded in Egypt; Israeli Troops Advised to “Stay Prepared” for Invasion

Israeli airstrikes on Gaza continued even after President Biden’s visit to Tel Aviv, where he expressed firm support for the Jewish state in its war against Hamas militants. Tensions in the region escalated as Israel continued its relentless strikes on Gaza. However, there are conflicting narratives regarding the explosion at the Al Ahli hospital in …

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Breaking the Norms: Discovering the Boundless Possibilities – The Atlantic

The “rules-based world order” is a set of norms and values that outline how the world should ideally function, rather than how it actually operates. This aspirational system originated in the aftermath of World War II and was codified in various documents like the United Nations Charter, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, and the …

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Explosive Rise of Syria Protests: Bashar Assad’s Detrimental Challenge in Moving Past the Civil War

Anti-government protests in Syria have been on the rise for over a month, reminiscent of the demonstrations that occurred in 2011. These protests initially stemmed from the country’s worsening financial crisis, as Syria’s economy has been severely impacted by years of war and international sanctions. However, the grievances have quickly evolved into demands for the …

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From Finland’s Party-Loving PM to Global Change Advocate: Sanna Marin Departs as MP to Join Tony Blair’s Institute

Former Prime Minister of Finland, Sanna Marin, has stepped down as chair of the centre-left Social Democrats and plans to resign from Parliament. At the age of 34, Marin became the world’s youngest prime minister in 2019, gaining international attention and raising Finland’s profile. Marin is now leaving her political career behind to join Tony …

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