Politica
La crisi dell’Onu, il trionfalismo di Trump e Netanyahu: così l’Occidente prepara la propria rovina
La sala vuota davanti a Netanyahu è un segnale: il mondo prova disgusto per l'arroganza basata solo sulla forza.
Antonio Guterres — Pagina 2
Nationalism
What Impact Will Northern Cyprus Election Results Have on the Peace Process?
Over the weekend, right-wing nationalist Ersin Tatar won the presidential election in Turkish-controlled northern Cyprus. Tatar, who won 52 percent of the vote on Sunday, has made it clear that he wants to ensure that Cyprus remains divided. His rival...
Politics
Trump Slams China at 2020 UN General Assembly Opening
The United Nation’s General Assembly has produced its fair share of unique moments during its existence and the opening of the 2020 session did not disappoint. The omnipresent dispute between China and the US culminated in President Trump’s calling for...
Society
Beirut Blast Kills Hundreds, Injures Thousands
A massive explosion shook Beirut on Tuesday, Aug. 4. The latest reports indicate that the incident caused 100 fatalities while more than 4,000 people were injured. What Happened? The explosion occurred in the center of the Lebanese capital Beirut on...
War
War in Libya: Germany Starts Another Attempt to Bring Peace
In addition to taking the helm of the EU Council Presidency in the past few weeks, Germany is also now chairing the UN Security Council. Germany’s Foreign Minister Heiko Maas thus seeks to utilize Germany’s current position to find a...
Society
UN Report: COVID-19 a Disaster for Women
The UN Population Fund (UNFPA) recently reported that COVID-19 will adversely affect women more than men. The study laid bare a swath of undesirable effects including rises in domestic violence and female genital mutilation (FGM). The virus’ attack on women...
War
America’s Other Major War
As the world continues to grapple with the COVID-19 pandemic, US airstrikes in Somalia reached an all-time high this month. Having conducted more strikes in the last four months than it did under the Obama administration in 8 years, US...
Politics
How COVID-19 is Transforming Macron’s Global Presence
French President Emmanuel Macron was recently forced to apologize for his approach to COVID-19 during his TV address to his nation as he told viewers that France’s own lockdown will be extended until May 11. As his reputation at home...
Politics
Yemen Conflict Intensifies Despite Covid-19 Fears
Barely four days after all sides in the Yemeni conflict welcomed the call for a ceasefire in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, the war seems to be escalating yet again and threatening to undo whatever little progress had been...
Terrorism
Sudan Pays Reparations to US Victims as it Seeks Sanctions Relief
U.S. sanctions that have strangulated Sudan’s economy for the past 23-years are likely to soon be lifted, after the impoverished northeastern African country grudgingly acceded to paying $30 million as compensation to 17 American sailors who died in 2000 when...