Shipra Swaraj
The Impact of Drug Abuse in India: Exploring Effective Public Health Interventions
Let's dive deep into the drug issue that's currently creeping into the youth of India and evaluate different strategies to stop the misuse.
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Shipra Swaraj
- Jan 16
- 13 min
Can Peace Prevail in the Israel-Palestine Conflict? A Comprehensive Analysis
The struggle between Israel and Hamas goes beyond territorial disputes; it involves a web of historical, geopolitical, and humanitarian cues
Shipra Swaraj
- Mar 9, 2023
- 9 min
FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar: Why is it Scandalous?
The FIFA World Cup that happened in 2022 in the oil-rich nation of Qatar was one of the most controversial sporting events in history. Why?
Rachel Brown
- Dec 29, 2022
- 4 min
China’s Zero-Covid Policy: The Reason Behind the Widespread Protests
Widespread protests have erupted in recent weeks across China in response to the government's strict "Zero Covid" policy.
Rachel Brown
- Dec 5, 2022
- 5 min
How Do Stampedes Happen and How Can We Prevent Them?
A stampede, or a crowd crush, occurs when an area becomes overcrowded and unmanaged. Why are they happening and can they be prevented?
Rachel Brown
- Nov 3, 2022
- 5 min
Will Alex Jones Pay $1.5 Billion to the Sandy Hook Families?
After 10 years worth of grief, harassment and death threats, Alex Jones is ordered to pay the Sandy Hook Families over 1$ billion.
Rachel Brown
- Oct 16, 2022
- 4 min
Anti-Government Protests: What’s happening in Iran After Mahsa Amini's Murder?
Mahsa Amini was arrested by morality police in the Iranian capital of Tehran and was brutally assaulted by authorities, causing her to die.
Shiana Irlbeck
- Aug 27, 2022
- 6 min
Tensions Increase Between China & Taiwan
The Chinese government has taken increasingly aggressive measures to shift Taiwan towards unification.
Shiana Irlbeck
- Jul 26, 2022
- 5 min
Sri Lanka’s Economic Emergency: What Has Been Going On?
Sri Lankan people have been experiencing extremely harsh food, electricity, and fuel shortages after a long economic crisis struck.
Anurag Kumar
- Jul 18, 2022
- 6 min
Vulture Crisis in India
The Indian vulture and the white-rumpled vulture species have suffered a 99%–97% population decrease in Bangladesh, Pakistan, and India.
Shipra Swaraj
- May 14, 2022
- 12 min
Why Does Russia Want to Invade Ukraine? What Role do the US, NATO, China, India, and the EU play?
The world order is once again being tested as a sovereign nation is being "invaded" by a "world power." How does this affect the rest?
Kristiana Nitisa
- May 11, 2022
- 3 min
Are we on the edge of science fiction becoming the future of warfare?
Machines that hunt down and kill humans in movies have caught the eye of the public’s imagination for generations. It might become true soon
Callie McNorton
- Apr 12, 2022
- 3 min
What’s happening in Myanmar Now 2022 - An Update
In 2021, a coup took over the civilian government of Myanmar. Amid claims that the general election was a fraud, the military seized power.
Kristiana Nitisa
- Apr 6, 2022
- 4 min
School attacks in Sweden are not likely to stop as the warning signs of violence are dismissed
On Monday, 21 March, the Swedish nation was shocked to hear the news of the violent crime at a Swedish high school.
Mayuri Chaudhuri
- Mar 3, 2022
- 7 min
Caged for Eternity: Diving Deep into the Issue of African Human Trafficking
Human trafficking is one of the most systematically organized crimes in the African region, a cloaked form of slavery.
Kristiana Nitisa
- Mar 1, 2022
- 5 min
How to Support Ukraine by Donating, Learning, and Sharing the Right Information
The Russian invasion of Ukraine endangers hundreds of lives and leaves thousands of people homeless. Know how to support them here.
Kristiana Nitisa
- Feb 24, 2022
- 5 min
Russia-Ukraine Conflict Explained - On the Precipice of a Full-Scale Invasion
Currently, Ukraine is in the first stages of being invaded by the Russians, facing one the largest military armies in the world.
Shipra Swaraj
- Feb 8, 2022
- 6 min
China's Evergrande - Big Crash Shakes World Market
China's property developer Evergrande's implosion rattles the real estate sector, as it racks over $300 Billion worth of debt.
Surabhi Paraki
- Jan 22, 2022
- 4 min
Beijing Diplomatic Boycott during the 2022 Winter Olympics - Why it matters
China finds itself in a diplomatic boycott situation as it gears up to host the 2022 edition of the Winter Olympics.
Shipra Swaraj
- Dec 3, 2021
- 9 min
The Great Tribulations of Women in Afghanistan
An analysis of the historical struggles, progress, and setbacks faced by Afghan women over the 20th and 21st centuries.
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