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Jeffrey Epstein is a convicted sex offender who supposedly committed suicide back in 2019

Inside the Epstein Files: What Has Happened?

In recent news, there has been much discourse between Democrats and Republicans on the release of the Epstein files. These files pertain to Jeffery Epstein, who notoriously ran numerous sex trafficking rings on his private island in the US Virgin Islands. He is famously well-connected to numerous political figures, including current US President Donald Trump and former US President Bill Clinton, which is drawing cries from both political parties for the release of the Epstein

Arnav Goyal

Aug 28

Inside the Epstein Files: What Has Happened?

Arnav Goyal

Aug 28

Ahmed Al-Sharaa of Syria

Hassan Azam

Aug 28

Ahmed al-Sharra was born in Saudi Arabia to a family whose origin stems from the Golan Heights, which is currently occupied by Israel.

World Court Reaffirms Climate Obligations in Advisory Opinion

Caroline O'Leary

Aug 10

World Court Reaffirms Climate Obligations in Advisory Opinion

AI and Teen Mental Health

Leana Sung

Aug 4

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Inside the Epstein Files: What Has Happened?

Arnav Goyal

Aug 283 min read

Ahmed Al-Sharaa of Syria

After twenty four years of power, Bashir Al-Assad was removed from power in 2024. Demonstrations against Al-Assad in 2011 would lead to the death of over two hundred thousand civilians. After thirteen years of conflict, Al-Assad was finally overthrown by ex-Al-Queda member Ahmed Al-Sharaa. This has raised the question to whether he is a valuable, or vulnerable asset to western powers such as the United States.

Hassan Azam

Aug 283 min read

World Court Reaffirms Climate Obligations in Advisory Opinion

The World Court issued an advisory opinion on each country’s obligation to lower their carbon emissions on July 23, 2025. The statement discussed past climate treaties and the requirements of each country to help combat global warming.

Caroline O'Leary

Aug 102 min read

AI and Teen Mental Health

Currently, there is an expansive and unmet need for mental health support in the US. An estimated 49.5% of teens have experienced a mental health disorder in their lives, and 17% of high schools don’t have a counselor.

Leana Sung

Aug 44 min read

Thailand's Political Turmoil

Thailand has found itself entangled in political instability following the most acute governmental crisis the country has seen in months.

Mohammad Wasim

Aug 43 min read

US Tariffs and Trade Tensions

It has been six months since Donald Trump returned to the White House for his second term as President of the United States.

Siddharth Somisetty

Jul 153 min read

Weekly News Blast | June 30 - July 7

Big Beautiful Bill Passes Senate and House, Signed Into Law by President

Sharbin Sajadpour

Jul 72 min read

The Impact of Renewable Energy on Global Economies: A Sustainable Future

The shift towards renewable energy sources is reshaping global economies and fostering sustainable growth. This article delves into the rece

Apurvasai Lakshmanan

Dec 25, 20243 min read

Critical Shortages of Obstetric Medicines Endanger Pregnant Women in Australia

Several shortages of crucial obstetric medicines are putting women’s health at risk. These shortages are highlighting the long-lasting syste

Maahik Trivedi

Oct 6, 20244 min read

The ICJ and the Israel-Palestine Case: A Legal Battleground

The International Court of Justice (ICJ), often referred to as the World Court, is the principal judicial organ of the United Nations. Estab

Nitin Janath

Jul 24, 20244 min read

Hurricane Beryl Ravages the Caribbean, Yucatán Peninsula, and Texas

Originating as a tropical wave off the coast of Africa, Hurricane Beryl formed on June 29, 2024, and rapidly grew to become the first major

Mahsa Forghani

Jul 19, 20245 min read

The South Korea Doctors Strike Drags On

In the past couple of years, South Korean students have flocked to medical schools in pursuit of the high pay and status associated with...

Matthew Inui

May 9, 20244 min read

The U.S. Approach to Houthi Rebels in the Red Sea

The Iranian-backed Houthis are a rebel group based in Yemen who, in recent months, have begun attacking vessels throughout the Red Sea in...

Téa Satariano

Mar 14, 20244 min read

The ICJ’s Verdict on Genocide in Gaza

On January 26, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) stated that it is “plausible” that Israel has violated the Genocide Convention th...

Clarissa Sung

Mar 6, 20243 min read

In Pursuit of Sovereignty: Lai Ching-te’s Presidential Victory and Taiwanese Independence

On January 13, current Vice President William Lai Ching-te won the Taiwanese presidential election. However, labeled as a “dangerous sepa...

Matthew Inui

Jan 20, 20245 min read

India: An Emerging Leader in Space Exploration

India’s space program, led by the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO), has seen significant growth in recent years, as shown by its...

Maahik Trivedi

Jan 19, 20243 min read

Recent Fundraising Scandal Threatens the Stability of Japanese Politics

Essential to understanding the complexity of recent controversies surrounding the Japanese Liberal Democratic Party—of which Japanese Pri...

Téa Satariano

Jan 10, 20243 min read

Understanding the Situation with Israel and Hamas

Harakat al-Muqawama al-Islamiyya (Islamic Resistance Movement), more commonly referred to as Hamas, launched an attack on Israel on Octob...

Lolita Chowdhury

Jan 6, 20247 min read

COP28 Key Takeaways: Attendees, Deals, and Goals

The COP28 meeting—the 28th meeting of the Conference of the Parties (COP) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (U...

Maahik Trivedi

Jan 2, 20243 min read

Myanmar: An Internal War

Myanmar has experienced one of the world’s longest civil wars since it gained independence from Britain in 1948. The Sit-Tat, Myanmar’s...

Téa Satariano

Dec 21, 20233 min read

A Deep Dive Into China's Declining Economic State

Real estate is one of the primary drivers of economic growth in China, so the ongoing real estate crisis is severely impacting their econ...

Maahik Trivedi

Nov 29, 20233 min read

What it Takes to Win: Pedro Sánchez Reelected as Spanish Prime Minister

On November 16, incumbent Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez was reelected by the Spanish parliament, concluding a four-month political...

Matthew Inui

Nov 21, 20232 min read

The Ups and Downs of LGTBQ Rights in India

On October 17, India’s Supreme Court ruled against legalizing same-sex marriage in a narrow 3-2 verdict, dashing the hopes of pro-LGTBQ...

Téa Satariano

Nov 14, 20234 min read

Who Are the 2023 Nobel Prize Winners?

In 1985, chemist and engineer Alfred Nobel, best known for inventing dynamite, signed his third and last will. In it, he dedicated his...

Matthew Inui

Oct 10, 20235 min read

A Deep Dive Into Canadian-Indian Tensions Reveals Deeply-Held Fears About Separatism

On June 18, 2023, two unidentified masked gunmen shot and killed 45-year-old Sikh separatist leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar, a Canadian cit...

Ariel Donato

Oct 7, 20236 min read

Guatemalan President-Elect Alleges “Coup”

Guatemalan President-elect Bernardo Arévalo announced himself the victim of an alleged “coup d'état'” on Friday, September 1. His accusa...

Clarissa Sung

Sep 26, 20233 min read

Tensions on the Korean Peninsula: Diplomatic Relations & Global Involvement

Currently, North Korea is a significant point of international concern due to its nuclear goals, established under Kim Jong Un’s leaders...

Maahik Trivedi

Sep 20, 20232 min read

Consequences of the Continuing Russia-Ukraine Conflict: A 2023 Update

The Russo-Ukrainian War has lasted well over a year and, in its course, seen countless deaths, several military assaults, and the mass di...

Téa Satariano

Sep 3, 20233 min read

Israeli Government Passes Monumental Judicial Reform

In late July, Israel’s legislative body, the Knesset, passed key legislation abolishing the Supreme Court’s “reasonableness doctrine”—its...

Clarissa Sung

Aug 23, 20234 min read

Political Disagreements Force Spain into a State of Government Limbo

On July 23, Spanish voters headed to the polls for a snap general election called unexpectedly by Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez. Since...

Danielle Uehara

Aug 23, 20233 min read

The Economy: A Major Player in Argentina’s 2023 Presidential Elections

Just four months before the October presidential elections, Argentina faces high-stakes political tensions amid an inflation rate of over...

Clarissa Sung

Jul 26, 20233 min read

Greece Re-Elects Conservative Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis

The Greek conservative New Democracy party, led by Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, emerged victorious in the Greek general elections...

Lolita Chowdhury

Jul 26, 20232 min read

World Climate Summit in Paris

Protestors demand action on climate change as world leaders meet in Paris to discuss the future of climate policy (Markus...

Magdeline Gomes

Jul 26, 20233 min read

NATO Soldiers Attacked in Kosovo

Around 25 NATO peacekeeping soldiers were reported injured in a confrontation with Serbian protesters in Kosovo on May 29. The conflict ...

Clarissa Sung

Jul 14, 20233 min read

Russia’s Mercenary Coup and the Threats To Putin’s Rule

The Russian mercenary group Wagner staged a coup on June 23 against the Russian government. The rebellion, which lasted about 23 hours, e...

Katherine Gloyer

Jul 3, 20233 min read

Finland’s New Prime Minister Creates Radically Conservative Government

On June 20, Finland's newly elected parliament voted in favor of appointing National Coalition Party (NCP) leader Petteri Orpo as the nex...

Matthew Inui

Jun 28, 20234 min read

Senators Produce Bipartisan Appeal to be Tough in Seizing Iran oil

In a letter to President Biden, a bipartisan group of senators recently called for increased funding to enable the Department of Homeland...

Clarissa Sung

Jun 27, 20233 min read

Fighting Breaks Out in Sudanese Power Struggle

Fighting broke out in Sudan’s Capital, Khartoum, between the paramilitary group known as the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and the Sudanese ...

Katherine Gloyer

May 27, 20233 min read

Mexico's Senate Takes on Reform of Mining Industry

Mexico's Senate has approved an extensive reform of laws related to the mining industry. The mining bill was passed alongside 17 other pi...

Magdeline Gomes

May 22, 20233 min read

El Salvador's Crackdown on Gang Violence

The 2022–2023 Salvadoran gang crackdown, also known as “the Régimen de Excepción” or the “Guerra Contra las Pandillas” (Spanish for “War ...

Husnain Malik

Apr 3, 20233 min read

The 2023 Nigerian Presidential Election

On March 1, Bola Tinubu, the former governor of Lagos State and nominee from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), won the Nigerian...

Lolita Chowdhury

Apr 3, 20233 min read

The World’s Delayed Response to the Situation in Afghanistan

After twenty years of conflict with the U.S.-backed Afghan government, the Taliban, a militant Islamic fundamentalist group, retook contr...

Danielle Uehara

Mar 31, 20233 min read

Spy Balloons Spell Uncertainty for Already Fraying U.S.-China Relations

On January 28, a suspected Chinese surveillance balloon was detected in U.S. airspace near the Canadian border. After transiting over Can...

Matthew Inui

Mar 7, 20234 min read

Why Indonesia’s Recent Earthquake Was So Disastrous

Indonesia, an archipelago nation in Southeast Asia, has one of the world's highest rates of natural disasters. Located in the aptly named...

Danielle Uehara

Jan 30, 20233 min read

Zan, Zendegi, Azadi: The Current Crisis in Iran

For people worldwide, 1979 carries memories of hostage crises, nuclear accidents, and Soviet invasions. For the people of Iran, 1979 mark...

Mahsa Forghani

Jan 30, 20236 min read

Ukraine War Updates

The year 2022 has come to a close, but the war between Ukraine and Russia continues. Soldiers and civilians from both countries have been...

David Lee

Jan 28, 20234 min read

British Prime Minister Liz Truss Resigns

After only 45 days in office, British Prime Minister Liz Truss of the Conservative party resigned on October 20, 2022. Appointed on Septe...

Danielle Uehara

Jan 28, 20236 min read

South African President Resists Calls to Resign

A report conducted in late November 2022 by an independent parliamentary panel alleges South African President Cyril Ramaphosa attempted ...

Lolita Chowdhury

Jan 12, 20233 min read

What Does Italy’s Election of a New Prime Minister Mean for the Country?

Italians took to the polls in their recent election to vote for a new prime minister and seats in parliament on September 25, 2022. The l...

David Lee

Dec 30, 20224 min read

Russian Referendum: Why Serbia Won’t Recognize It

On September 23, more than half a year after its invasion of Ukraine began, Russia held annexation referendums in four Ukrainian province...

Lolita Chowdhury

Nov 8, 20222 min read