Middle East & Africa
The Mounting Toll: Tracking the Human Cost of Israel’s Gaza Offensive
Palestinian health authorities report that over 67,000 people have died in Israel's ongoing campaign against Hamas in the Gaza Strip, with around a third...
Rising Waters, Rising Tensions: Nile Floods Reopen Old Wounds Over Ethiopian Dam
Rising waters of the Nile have flooded homes and fields in northern Egypt, forcing residents to evacuate by boat. In the village of Dalhamo,...
Andry Rajoelina: The Story Behind Madagascar’s President
Madagascar's President Andry Rajoelina, who came to power in a 2009 coup, faces growing student protests fueled by corruption and a struggling economy. The...
The Real Test of Türkiye and Pakistan’s Friendship
People in Pakistan and Türkiye often describe each other as “brothers.” The word gets thrown around so much in official statements that it can...
Trump’s Intervention: Path to Peace or Political Ploy?
President Donald Trump has asked Israel to stop its bombing of Gaza following Hamas's agreement to release hostages and part of a U. S....
The Resource War: How Minerals Fuel the Conflict in Congo
In Central Africa, The Democratic Republic of Congo, is once again facing an escalating conflict between the government forces and the March 23 rebel...
Gaza Flotilla Interception: What Happens to the Activists?
Israeli forces have once again intercepted a flotilla bound for Gaza, this time involving more than 40 boats carrying around 500 activists, parliamentarians, and...
As Trump Talks Peace, Netanyahu Builds Roads to Bury a Palestinian State
As U.S. President Donald Trump rolled out a new Gaza peace plan this week—one that dangles the possibility of eventual Palestinian statehood—events on the...
Why the UAE is Emerging as a Prime Destination for Indian IT Talent
The Trump administration’s announcement that it will raise the H-1B fee to $100,000 is being watched closely in India—given the deep ramifications it has...
President Trump’s Peace proposal lacks practical solutions
It is appreciated that President Trump has announced a peace proposal after meeting Netanyahu. He announced a twenty-point proposal covering several aspects, but with...