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The Gaza Strip’s Unrelenting Humanitarian Nightmare
Behind the headlines and ceasefire announcements, Gaza’s humanitarian emergency continues to deepen. Hospitals overwhelmed, water contaminated, and families torn apart: the real story of survival in a city on the brink.
Written and Researched By: Hannah Wan
Breaking Barriers: Sanae Takaichi Ushers in a New Era of Japanese Leadership
Japan's 'Iron Lady' arrives: Sanae Takaichi, the first female prime minister in modern history, vows to rewrite a male-dominated legacy. From Nara roots to toppling Ishiba's shaky coalition, her 2025 ascent echoes global firsts like Thatcher, but in a culture of rigid norms; now she pushes political reforms to Nordic-level female representation amid her nationalist agenda
Written and Researched By: Hannah Wan
What’s going on with Greenland – and why does Trump want it?
Time and time again, Trump has stated he wants Greenland. So badly, in fact, that he’ll do whatever it takes to get it. What’s behind this desire, why is Trump so desperate for this icy island, and what could this mean for the foreign relations of the US?
Written and Researched By: Chiara Yeung
Money, Violence and Children: Why Nigerian Schools are the Targets of Gang Abductions
Once again, Nigerian schoolchildren and teachers are the targets of gang abductions. Despite the country’s long history of violent abductions as a result of religious tensions, the rise in commercial kidnappings seems to have developed independently. What are the root causes behind this concerning trend and how has the government’s response improved, or worsened, the crisis?
Written and Researched By: Mairead He
The Ongoing Consequences of Syria’s Genocide
How can a nation heal when its wounds run so deep? Amid years of brutal repression, massacres and chemical attacks, Syria’s genocide is a powerful reminder of human cruelty and the urgent need for justice and reconciliation.
Written and Researched By: Nandana Jeevan
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The Conservative Party has Capitulated — What’s Led to their Demise?
Despite having been in government up until 2024, the Conservative Party is languishing in the polls, having recently received their lowest ever vote share in a by-election and polling as the 3rd largest party in Britain’s two-party-dominated system. What’s gone wrong for them?
Written and Researched By: Chiara Yeung
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The Labour government is losing support – what’s gone wrong for Starmer?
Despite having won the 2024 general election, support for the Labour government has seen a sharp drop, with polling suggesting that they are the third or fourth-largest party in Britain, a stark contrast to their 2024 election victory. What’s gone wrong for Labour?
Written and Researched By: Chiara Yeung
A Nation on the Brink: Unpacking the Roots of Cuba’s Enduring Crisis
Behind the vibrant facades of Havana lies a nation pushed to the brink by historical reliance and modern geopolitical shifts. As vital supply lines wither and sanctions tighten, the struggle for survival deepens alongside the search for a more resilient future.
Written and Researched By: Nandana Jeevan
Rise of the right wing, a Labour leadership battle, and more: what do the recent local elections mean for UK politics?
At first glance, the results of the recent elections might seem disastrous for anyone other than Reform UK fanatics. But is the state of UK politics really that dire?
Written and Researched By: Tal Mukhopadhyay
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