Victory in modern warfare is not only about military strength but also about controlling the mental domain of soldiers and non-combatants. Human conflicts have always been fought in psychological and biological arenas, where public relations and HBR (Human Brain Research)…
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The Winder, Georgia School Shooting: What Happened? On the morning of September 4, 2024, a shooting at Apalachee High School in Winder, Georgia, claimed the lives of four people—two students and two teachers—while injuring nine others. The shooter, 14-year-old Colt…
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Introduction The Russian war against Ukraine, which began in February 2022, has evolved into a prolonged and brutal conflict with far-reaching consequences. Initially sparked by Russia’s large-scale invasion, the war has seen intense battles across multiple fronts, devastating civilian populations,…
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*Warning, the following article contains mentions of SA* Imagine putting up endless effort to heal others only to discover that you are surrounded by uncertainty, violence, and terror. This is not merely a nightmare for novice doctors in India; it…
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Venezuela is once again in turmoil as widespread riots break out across the country, following a deeply controversial presidential election held on July 28, 2024. The election, which saw President Nicolás Maduro declared the winner with 51% of the vote,…
What started as a peaceful non-violent quota reform movement turned into a blood bath which eventually led to the fall of the authoritarian regime of Awami League (AL). University students spearheaded the 2024 Bangladesh Quota reform movement which focused on…
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Union Budget, NEP, and FLN targets: How are we Faring? The National Education Policy (NEP) marked its fourth anniversary on 29 July 2024. It emphasizes achieving universal foundational literacy and numeracy (FLN) skills at the primary level by 2025. Aligning…
The 2024 presidential election has seen a notable surge in candidates and movements within the Republican Party that are characterized by more extreme positions and rhetoric. These figures, often referred to as the “extreme Republicans,” have been instrumental in shaping…
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“It was the time when they loved each other best, without hurry or excess, when both were mostconscious of and grateful for their incredible victories over adversity. Life would still present themwith other mortal trails, of course, but that no…
There was a general assumption this year, from polls to commentators, that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi would win not only an unprecedented third straight term but also an even larger legislative majority than he had previously held. Voters in…
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