Political Pandora

Within the contemporary collective cultural consciousness, few mysteries have captured the imagination quite like the “disappearance” of Kat

In the year 2024, electoral passion has swept across the globe, shaping the future of nations and influencing geopolitical landscapes. As ci

In a groundbreaking development, the International Court of Justice (ICJ), the primary judicial body of the United Nations, issued its Order on the request for provisional measures submitted by South Africa in the case concerning the Application of the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide in the Gaza Strip (South Africa v. Israel). The ruling, delivered at the Peace Palace in The Hague, marked a pivotal moment in the ongoing legal dispute. ICJ

The recent unsealing of controversial documents linked to the infamous sex offender and financier, Jeffrey Epstein, has triggered a worldwide sensation. Media outlets are rekindling discussions on Epstein's intricate sex trafficking network, fueled by the release of court documents that are prompting global demands for justice. With a well-documented history of sexual abuse and sex trafficking cases, the New York-based businessman had an extensive network of associates spanni

In the midst of ongoing atrocities, Palestine faces not only the immediate threats of violence and missile attacks but also the compounding challenges of climate vulnerability. Situated in the Mediterranean region, Palestine has witnessed a significant rise in temperatures and diminishing access to fresh water, rendering it one of the most climate-affected states. A United Nations study reveals that over 25% of child morbidity cases in Palestine stem from water-borne diseases

On October 7th, Hamas, the Palestinian militant group, initiated "Operation Al-Aqsa Flood," launching an unprecedented attack on Israel. The assault resulted in over 1,200 casualties and the capture of more than 200 hostages. Subsequently, Israel's response to Hamas, labeled by some as a genocide against civilian Gazans, has led to more than 14,100 Palestinian deaths in the 41 km-long Gaza Strip. This toll includes over 9,000 women and children. The situation remains dire, wi

India’s drive to maximize coal output across the country to meet the growing energy needs has displaced the Adivasi population – indigenous

“The state is now stateless”, bewailed ex-Indian Army Lieutenant General L Nishikanta Singh. He refers to Manipur, a state in north-eastern

France is burning. Massive protests have gripped the nation, with thousands arrested over the course of a week, and over forty-five thousand

A stark dichotomy between the pretty idealism of Barbie’s Barbieland and the dejected fallacies of the real world colours the entire film.

Amdist India's ongoing Marriage Equality debate, with the Supreme Court reserving its final judgment, we asked young Indians what they are t

Unparalleled rain and flooding have submerged villages in the north-eastern state of Assam, leaving behind wrecked homes. “There is water ev

In the wake of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, an underlying threat of racial discrimination has begun to draw global attention. With the U

Highlighting the importance of LGBTQ+ issues, the U.S House of Representatives has passed the Global Respect Act. Representative David Cicilline of the Democratic party describes the bill as “a common-sense, straightforward, human-rights bill”, with an extensive goal of fighting anti-LGBTQ+ actions on an international scale. The bill seeks to identify and restrict entry into the US of those who have violated the human rights of the LGBTQ+ community. This initiative has been a

A threatened Ukraine is looking warily over its eastern borders, as alerts of Russian troops advancing closer threaten the post-Soviet state’s security. In recent weeks, prolonged buildup of Russian troops along the Ukrainian border has rattled Western leaders, making them fearful of an incursion similar to the Russian annexation of Crimea in 2014. As Russia continues to mobilize troops, observers believe that Ukraine’s separation from the USSR was not well accepted by curren

With a muslim majority, Bangladesh houses a population of around 165 million, out of which only 9% constitute of Hindus. As the minority gro

The largest investigation in journalism history exposes a shadow financial system that benefits the world’s most rich and powerful

Setting the stage for the entire world, Scotland becomes the first country to make inclusion of the LGBTQ+ community mandatory in their educ

Young people around the world were seen to heed Greta Thunberg’s call to rally for the climate in the first major protest seen since the...

The Māori Party of New Zealand, has introduced a landmark petition, calling for the country to be renamed to its original indigenous name of