Nomination of Mary Moreau: A Milestone in Canadian Supreme Court History Introduction In a groundbreaking move, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced the appointment of Mary Moreau, a francophone judge from Alberta, to the Supreme Court of Canada. With this appointment, for the first time in the history of the court, women will be […]
Jordan’s Queen Rania Criticizes Western Media’s Coverage of Gaza Conflict Queen Rania of Jordan, who is of Palestinian descent, recently spoke out against the Western media’s coverage of the Gaza conflict in an interview with CNN. She accused the media of having a “double standard” when it comes to reporting on the atrocities committed by […]
Philippines‘ Marcos Jr. Calls for Probe into Boat Deaths in South China Sea Introduction Amid escalating tensions between China and the Philippines over territorial disputes in the South China Sea, Philippines‘ politician Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. has called for a thorough investigation into the recent boat deaths that occurred in the region. The collision between […]
South China Sea: Why the Philippines and China are on a collision course Introduction The tension between the Philippines and China in the contested waters of the South China Sea has escalated in recent months, bringing the long-standing conflict into the spotlight. Filmed encounters between Philippine coastguards and Chinese maritime militia vessels, as well as […]
Outrage and Condemnation After Deadly Gaza Hospital Strike A Global Backlash The recent strike on a Gaza hospital compound, which health officials claim killed hundreds of people, has sparked outrage and condemnation from leaders and organizations around the world. The incident has amplified the ongoing concerns about the violence in the region and has drawn […]
LIVE COVERAGE Israel-Hamas war live updates: Foreign national Palestinians can cross from Gaza into Egypt on Monday, officials say President Joe Biden said the U.S. is working to “ensure humanitarian supplies reach civilians in Gaza.” Gaza Crisis: Gaza is experiencing a dire humanitarian crisis with clean water, food, fuel, and medical supplies running out as […]
Marina Ovsiannikova’s Alleged Poisoning: A Complex Case of Press Freedom and Political Threat Background In October 2022, Russian journalist Marina Ovsiannikova fled her home country and sought refuge in France after facing threats and persecution for her critical reporting on the assault against Ukraine. Ovsiannikova’s ordeal took another turn when she recently fell ill, leading […]
Middle East & North Africa Syria | Report By Land or By Sea: Syrian Refugees Weigh Their Futures By Jesse Marks | October 13, 2023 After 12 years of war, nearly 5.2 million Syrian refugees in Türkiye, Lebanon, and Jordan are caught in an increasingly untenable limbo. Host countries are normalizing relations with the Syrian […]
Burkina Faso and Iran Strengthen Cooperation and Forge New Partnerships Promoting Strategic Alliances and International Relations In a bid to foster stronger ties and explore new areas of collaboration, officials from Burkina Faso and Iran met in the capital of Burkina Faso, Ouagadougou, from October 2 to 5. The meetings were aimed at laying the […]
The Dangers of Reporting in Conflict Zones: Clarissa Ward Takes Cover From ‘Barrage of Rockets‘ During Live Hit From Israel Introduction CNN‘s chief international correspondent, Clarissa Ward, and her team found themselves in a perilous situation as they covered the conflict between Israel and Hamas. On their first day of reporting from southern Israel, they […]