“Why the World Has Turned Against Israel’s War in Gaza: Many Israelis Baffled
In the last few weeks, the world has been watching with horror as the conflict between Israel and the Palestinians in the Gaza Strip intensifies. While many countries have voiced their support for the Israeli government, a growing consensus among
“Delhi Smog: Schools Shut, Cricket World Cup Shrouded
The choking smog blanketing New Delhi has forced authorities to shutter schools, ground transport and even interrupt the Cricket World Cup. Air pollution in the Indian capital is three times the recommended safe levels, threatening to reach extremely hazardous levels
“A Visual Exploration of the Perils Facing Nature: 5 Charts That Reveal Troubling Trends
In recent years, the effects of climate change and other environmental destruction have become more and more apparent. From rising sea levels and the melting of the polar ice caps to plastic waste polluting ocean ecosystems, our natural world is
“China Sends Record-Breaking Crew of Young Astronauts to Tiangong Space Station
The space race continues as China has sent its youngest astronaut crew to date on a mission to the Tiangong space station, the largest and most powerful Chinese space station to date. The mission marks a major milestone for China
“129 Lives Lost: Devastating Quake Rocks Nepal
A major earthquake struck the nation of Nepal on Saturday April 25, bringing death and destruction to the region. With a magnitude of 7.9, the quake caused many homes to be destroyed while also killing at least 129 people and
“Blackpink Lisa Sizzles Pre-Paris, but Chinese Social Media Page Fizzles Out!
On Tuesday, BlackPink rapper Lisa's Chinese social media page was suspended without a warning after her performance in Paris last week. The Paris show was part of the BLACKPINK in Your Area world tour, and Lisa performed a burlesque-inspired routine popularized
“Gazans Sent Back to a War-Torn Haven: Israel Expels Workers
The recent decision by the Israeli government to expel 180 Gazan workers back to the war-torn enclave has highlighted the precarious situation faced by the Palestinian people. Though the government has since declared a temporary exemption to the ban, the
“Qatar: The Key Player in Negotiating with Hamas
The tiny Arab State of Qatar, situated in the Persian Gulf, has played a significant role in negotiations between Israel and Hamas. This tiny, oil-rich state has grown into a major influence in the region, even though it has the
“5 and Counting: Scientists Race to Save a Species from Mosquito-Driven Extinction
In recent news, researchers have noted an alarming trend in the world of wild biodiversity: the rapid decline of one species of bird, the Spix’s Macaw, which is currently placed on the critically endangered list with just five birds left
“AI Wins as Collins’ Word of the Year!
The word of the year for 2018 chosen by Collins Dictionary is “AI” or “artificial intelligence”. Artificial intelligence (AI) is a form of intelligence involving machines that are capable of outperforming humans in complex tasks or processes. AI has had