Tuberculosis (T.B.) is a fully treatable disease, yet in 2023 alone, it tragically claimed over 1.25 million lives. Despite the importance of providing this life-sustaining treatment, there are currently prevention and treatment efforts that are stymied due to funding cuts, which can cause incredible damage to patients and healthcare systems
Lampedusa, an island located between Sicily and Tunisia, is one of the main entry points for migrants travelling from North Africa, particularly from Tunisia and Libya, seeking refuge and improved living conditions in Europe. The reception center, known as the Centro di Primo Accoglienza, was initially designed to hold about
Since the beginning of Trump’s campaign for the 2024 presidential election, he made promises regarding mass deportations of migrants, claiming that it must be done for the betterment of the country. On his first day in office, “Trump took executive action to stop the invasion at the southern border and
On 15 March 2025, thousands of Palestinians were displaced once again and over 400 casualties were reported after a wave of Israeli airstrikes hit Gaza, marking an end to the nearly two month-long ceasefire. Israel blames Hamas’ failure to release more hostages before further negotiations took place for the renewed
The recent U.S.A.I.D. cuts have impacted various projects in Vietnam and imperiled U.S.-Vietnam relations. A major project is an attempt to clean up soil contaminated with the deadly herbicide Agent Orange, which the U.S. military used on forests and water bodies during the Vietnam War. For instance, the Bien Hoa
On March 13th, The Guardian published a report on an article titled “Photographer in Coma After Argentina Police Hit Pensioner Protest Hard.” The article presented how police officers used tear gas, rubber bullets, and water cannons, among other weapons, to break up the protests. This violent clash portrays the heightened
On February 14th, 2025, Argentinian president Javier Milei enthusiastically promoted the cryptocurrency $Libra, promising it would raise money for small businesses and strengthen the Argentine economy. Following the promotion, the price of the meme coin spiked, and the token’s market value reached 4 billion dollars. However, a few hours after
Introduction Migration in Europe has found itself at a crossroads between human rights, globalisation, and state sovereignty. The world underwent a significant shift between the 1960s and 2000, prefaced by globalisation. This phenomenon deterred the state control countries once had, and pushed for global economic interdependence. As states became more
99% of the world’s population is exposed to air pollution that exceeds the health standards of the World Health Organization (W.H.O.). According to U.N.I.C.E.F., polluted air can lead to serious health issues, including lung damage, cardiovascular disease, and hindered brain development. The W.H.O. estimates that air pollution causes seven million
Since April 15th 2023, Sudan has been locked in a brutal power struggle between two warring military factions. Conflict between the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) has, after nearly two years, claimed an estimated 15,000 lives while displacing more than 8.2 million people. The RSF
In today’s world, China and the United States are two of, if not the top two, most influential countries in the world. President Trump of the United States and President Xi Jinping of China have both expressed a desire for greatness and further growth of their respective countries, ideals, and
Since taking office, U.S. President Donald Trump and his administration have taken a harsh approach to challenging the norms set forth by international organizations created to ensure global security. President Trump and his senior officials have used executive orders, economic measures, and meetings with foreign leaders to express their vision
In The History of Sexuality, Volume 1, Michel Foucault asserts: “Where there is power, there is resistance.” This crucial observation highlights a continuous clash between two opposing forces: power, which seeks to dominate and expand its reach, and resistance, which strives to reject this dominance through various mechanisms; whether violent,
The journey toward gender equality has been long and filled with both progress and setbacks. Thirty years ago, the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action marked a significant moment in history when 189 governments adopted a comprehensive framework for women’s rights. This agreement covered essential areas such as education, health,
Over the past three months, Serbia has experienced the most extensive protests in recent history, led by students denouncing government corruption. The student protests, especially in this past month, have reached across the population, spreading to more than 100 cities and towns. The triggering event was the roof collapse at
Enforced disappearances have been a common phenomenon throughout the history of Latin America, they are often used as a tool of oppression and mark some of the darkest moments in the continent’s history. In the case of Colombia, forced disappearances accompanied heavy armed conflict since the 1940s, and are often
On February 15, 2025, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, chief of Uganda’s Defence Forces and son of the current president, Yoweri Museveni, issued a message on X, threatening to attack the eastern Congolese town of Bunia unless “all forces” surrendered their weapons within 24 hours, with the purported authority of his father.
China has made progress on constructing a massive coal power plant, which some experts warn could threaten the progress the nation has made in the clean energy sector. A report from the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air and the Global Energy Monitor said that in 2024, China
The ongoing conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is deeply rooted in historical, ethnic, and economic tensions. Currently, there are over 120 rebel groups active in the mineral-rich region. The story goes way back, specifically to 1994, the year of the Rwandan genocide, where Hutu extremists killed around
On April 23rd, 2023, two conflicting parties faced each other in a continuing bloody war on Sudanese lands. One side of the conflict is represented by the “Sudanese Armed Forces” (SAF) led by Abdel Fattah al-Burhan; the other side is the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), including other allies (e.g.,
