Myanmar Expels East Timorese Ambassador Over Human Rights Feud
Erin Araneta Staff Writer Myanmar’s military authorities ordered the head of Timor-Leste’s diplomatic mission in Yangon to leave the
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Whose Games Are These? Neutrality and Unequal Consequences in Milan 2026
Avery Kachmarsky Staff Writer Before the end of 2016, the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) released a report stating that
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Hungary Accused of Leaking EU Discussions to Russia
Hasini Muddapu Staff Writer Earlier this week, the European Union was shaken by one of its own members, Hungary,
Read MoreTurkish Opposition Gets Victory in Local Elections
Local Turkish elections are unfolding and recent news shows that the future of the Justice and Development Party (AKP) and current President Tayyip Erdoğan is uncertain. According to Brookings, Erdoğan’s early vows for Türkiye were to bring forth democratic reform but after almost decades of leadership the government has devolved into being “authoritarian and dysfunctional.”
Read MoreGang Leader “Barbecue” Becomes Haiti’s Most Powerful Leader after Prime Minister Resigns
Jimmy “Barbecue” Chérizier, Haiti’s most prominent gang leader and former police officer, has reportedly filled the power vacuum left behind by Prime Minister Ariel Henry’s resignation. Henry took power in 2021 without an election following the assassination of then-Prime Minister Jovenel Moise, but CNN reports that Haiti has not held elections since.
Read MoreFOCUS: Ceasefire/Peacemaking Efforts in Sudan
The complexity of Sudan’s civil conflict, driven by entrenched grievances among the warring parties, religious divisions, ethnic struggles, competition for oil, and mistrust, lead the country to have a steep uphill climb to peace. The implementation and maintenance of peace have been impeded by breaches, insufficient monitoring systems, and conflicting interests among involved parties.
Read MoreDemocracy is on the Ballot Around the World
The spread of misinformation and manipulation through artificial intelligence and social media platforms, the suppression of opposition candidates, and unreliable elections have made the fate of democracy a paramount campaign issue all around the globe.
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Israel Resumes Bombardment of Gaza as Truce Collapses
“Civilians throughout Gaza face grave danger,” Guterres wrote in the letter. “Since the start of Israel’s military operation, more than 15,000 people have reportedly been killed, over 40 per cent of whom were children.”
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Hamas Releases Third Round of Hostages
This emphasizes the Palestinian goal in this ceasefire: to support the population through the transport of aid into the country. In return for this aid, Hamas agreed to release 50 Israeli hostages.
Read MoreAl-Shifa Under Attack: Israeli Aggression targets Gaza Hospital System
As Israeli forces advance their attacks on the hospital and surrounding areas, the international community has raised concerns for the sick, injured, and displaced. According to Al Jazeera, Israel’s total siege of the area has depraved over 650 patients, 500 medical staff, and approximately 5,000 to 7,000 displaced individuals sheltering in Al-Shifa of electricity and fuel.
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