“From Jihadist to Leader: Ahmad al-Sharaa’s Evolving Vision for Syria” Ahmad al-Sharaa, formerly known by his jihadi alias Abu Mohammad al-Jolani, has emerged as a central figure in post-Assad Syria. Once a commander of Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) with strong links to al-Qaeda, Al-Sharaa now presents himself as a pragmatic leader steering Syria through its…
The Director of the Syrian Emergency Organisation, Moaz Mustafa, has revealed the discovery of a large mass grave in the Al-Qutayfah area, north of Damascus. He announced that work has begun to investigate the site, which is believed to hold the bodies of around 100,000 prisoners. These individuals reportedly died between 2012 and 2018 as…
On Sunday, South Korea’s opposition leader, Lee Jae-myung, urged the Constitutional Court to promptly decide on a case seeking President Yoon Suk Yeol’s impeachment, following parliament’s vote to oust him over his brief attempt to impose martial law. Until the court delivers its ruling, Yoon’s presidential powers are suspended. The court has up to 180…
In recent years, Northeastern University students have faced a troubling wave of phishing scams, with fraudulent emails targeting their school accounts and resulting in significant financial losses. Despite measures implemented to safeguard students, these scams persist, raising questions about email security and the effectiveness of preventative strategies. The Startling Reality of Student Scams Clarissa Caslli,…
Global conflicts, including the wars between Ukraine and Russia, as well as Israel and Hamas, have significantly benefitted American arms manufacturers. According to a recent report by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI), in 2023, American companies produced 50% of all military equipment sold globally. These companies collectively sold weapons worth $317 billion last…
The rise and fall of Gautam Adani, one of India’s wealthiest and most controversial business tycoons, has captivated the world for years. From humble beginnings to becoming a billionaire industrialist with a vast empire, Adani’s journey is as dramatic as it is enigmatic. However, in recent times, his name has been embroiled in a series…
Selena Gomez, Zoe Saldana, and Karla Sofia Gascon recently reunited at a special SAG-AFTRA event to celebrate their acclaimed film Emilia Perez. The trio, known for their powerful performances in this groundbreaking Spanish-language film, took to the red carpet at The Meryl Streep Center for Performing Arts in Los Angeles. Emilia Perez, a story about…
You might have come across the term ‘BlueSky’ on social media recently and wondered what it is and why people are talking about it.BlueSky is an alternative platform to Elon Musk’s social network X (formerly Twitter). In terms of appearance and logo design, it closely resembles X. BlueSky has been gaining rapid popularity, with around…