Palestinian Journalist and Photographer Motaz Azaiza from Gaza who has been vocal about the series of incidents of Israel’s recent attacks on Gaza, recently had his Instagram account with over 2 million followers suspended briefly. The censored account comes after Azaiza was filming the atrocities unfolding and later learned of the loss of 15 relatives … [Read more…]
SENZON | Why Failure is Underrated
Life is full of challenges and unexpected hardships. More often than not, we find ourselves failing. Failure is relative, we each individually have our understanding of what it means to us. One thing is abundantly clear, however: The word failure is often spoken of with a negative connotation. Why do we have to fail, though? … [Read more…]
Irish MP Richard Boyd Barrett Stands In Solidarity With Palestine
Irish Member of Parliament Richard Boyd Barrett has emphasized that while the people of his nation support the Palestinian people and cause, the government does not speak for them. The people of Ireland are in solidarity with Palestine in light of the Israeli aggression on the Gaza Strip. Pro-Palestinian demonstrators took to … [Read more…]
Zomlot: The Hamas Assault Has Been Expected
By: Mervat Mohsen The Middle East landscape changed on Saturday, October 7th 2023, when Palestinian faction Hamas waged a three-pronged attack into the heart of Israel, killing hundreds of Israelis and kidnapped around one hundred others. The international media naturally rose to the occasion, in efforts to point fingers and condemn the surprise assault by … [Read more…]
Saudi Set To Send Aid To Earthquake-Hit Afghanistan
Saudi Arabia sends aid to Afghanistan after an earthquake strikes the country. More than 15,000 food packages costing a total of $2 million are being donated by the Saudi humanitarian organization KSrelief for distribution by its local partner, the Afghan Red Crescent Society. Via France24 The earthquake, the second significant tremor to … [Read more…]
Arab Countries Pledge To Combat Climate Change
Arab countries pledge to apply the United Nations framework for climate change. Climate officials across the gulf have gathered for Middle East and North Africa Climate Week in Riyadh, vowing their dedication to the Paris Agreement. Via ArabAmerica The Paris Agreement is an international climate change treaty adopted by parties at the … [Read more…]
RUEFF | The Beginning of an End: Why Make Cornell Pay Matters
I get it, you’ve read a lot of articles this month about the Make Cornell Pay movement. You heard about the draft settlement last week and the strike on Monday, and maybe you even knew about the council vote on Wednesday. Regardless, you may or may not agree that Cornell ought to pay Ithaca more … [Read more…]
GUEST ROOM | It’s On You: Create a Culture of Accountability Regarding Sexual Violence
When it comes to sexual assault, plausible deniability is essential to keeping the peace at academic institutions. Inconvenient truths get shoved to the side in deference to maintaining academic achievement, social networks and professional reputation. Victims resort to silence in an unsupportive institutional framework. And this isn’t the fault of the University, per se. Administration … [Read more…]
GLASGOW | Crime Reports Should Always Have Race Descriptions
You could go back to any time period and narrow in on the same conclusion: The people are living in uncertain and dangerous times. The COVID-19 pandemic has left us questioning our safety more than ever; violent crimes continue to remain elevated compared to 2019. In analyzing crime in the context of college campuses, there … [Read more…]
U.K: Palestinian Flag Could Be Deemed As An Offence
UK’s home secretary, Suella Braverman has called on police officers to be on high alert, claiming the Palestinian flag to be “offensive” after pro-Palestinian protests have been erupting in the United Kingdom. Via Anadolu Suella Braverman expressed concerns about the pro Palestinian chants and slogans that call for the freedom of the … [Read more…]