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In most countries, citizens are told their nation is sovereign. In the United States, sovereignty comes with an asterisk.You can criticize the President. You can mock Congress. You can burn flags in protest and call the Supreme Court outdated. That’s democracy.But try criticizing Israeli government policy in the same tone.Watch
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We Need USA for Our National Security: Ukanda King
In a stunning press conference held somewhere deep inside an invisible force field, the King of Ukanda announced what analysts are calling a “bold,” “visionary,” and “completely unhinged” foreign policy doctrine:“We need USA for our national security. Because if we don’t take it, Russia or China will do.”The statement was
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Who Was Sharif Osman Hadi — and Why Is Bangladesh on fire over his death?
Sharif Osman Hadi was a 32-year-old Bangladeshi political activist whose death has triggered widespread protests and unrest across the country, plunging Bangladesh into one of its most volatile moments since last year’s student-led uprising.Hadi rose to national prominence during the 2024 movement that toppled long-time prime minister Sheikh Hasina after
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Why María Corina Machado Called Donald Trump After Winning the Nobel Peace Prize
When the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize was announced, few were surprised by the name that emerged from Oslo: María Corina Machado, the Venezuelan opposition leader who became a symbol of resistance against Nicolás Maduro’s regime.But what came next caught the world off guard.Within hours of the announcement, Machado called Donald
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Understanding Why Many Americans Remain Reluctant to Elect a Woman President
The 2024 U.S. presidential election highlighted a historical pattern: despite strides in gender equality, a significant portion of the American population remains hesitant to elect a woman as president. The victory of former President Donald Trump over Vice President Kamala Harris sparked discussions on why the United States has not
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Who Is Nahid Islam, the Student Leader Who Led Protests Against Sheikh Hasina?
Nahid Islam is a prominent figure in the Students Against Discrimination Movement, which pushed for reforms in the quota system for government jobs in Bangladesh.Following nearly a month of intense demonstrations against the government and its quota policies, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resigned and left the country. The widespread protests,
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A Rohingya Schoolteacher and His Genocide Diary
Disclaimer: Futhu is one of the millions of Rohingya refugees who have sought refuge in Bangladesh. A lengthy article in The New York Times Magazine by Sarah A. Topol recounts the following tragic story of him and his family.During his early years in primary school, Futhu came across a captivating
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Why Scandinavian People Are So Happy
The annual World Happiness Report, overseen by the United Nations Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN) and established by Ban Ki-moon in 2012, has consistently featured a list of the world's happiest nations. Over the past decade, Scandinavian countries have dominated this list, a trend that continues in the latest 2023
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No Pakistani Prime Minister Has Completed a Full Tenure
The question you can ask:Has any Pakistani PM completed his term?No Prime Minister of Pakistan has yet served their full five year term. From Liaquat Ali Khan to today's Imran Khan, no Prime Minister of Pakistan has ever been able to complete his term in power. No other country in
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South Carolina Firing Squad Executions Get the Green Light
South Carolina has finished rebuilding the Capital Punishment Facility at Broad River Correctional Institution in Columbia and says death row inmates now have the option of being executed by firing squad. The renovation cost is $53,600.On 18 March, South Carolina's Department of Corrections said firing-squad executions are now allowed under
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