The collapse of President Bashar al-Assad’s regime has marked a turning point in Syria’s protracted conflict. While it has opened the door to potential political and social reforms, it has also intensified power struggles among local factions, regional powers, and international actors. The emergence of the interim government led by HTS, the continued impact of…
From the simplest weather shelter, through the grandeur of castles, to soaring neo-futurist skyscrapers, architecture has always been a marker of human progress. Since the Neolithic era, the spaces we build define our development, transforming building into an art form – flexible despite its structural rigidity. Architecture has shaped religious beliefs, cultural shifts, and political…
Her family didn’t have TV until she turned 17. Now, with her Dream Chaser space shuttle she is ready to send astronauts to space.
Migration Drives Innovation: How Guatemala’s Tuk Tuk Entrepreneurs Turn Remittances into Jobs
Currently holding the rotating presidency of the UN Security Council for April, Malta’s UN Ambassador Vanessa Frazier, known for her diplomatic skills and adherence to judo philosophy, offers valuable perspectives on the role elected members can play in shaping the 15-member Council.
“Globally, road traffic crashes cause nearly
1.3 million preventable deaths and an
estimated 50 million injuries each year.”
Actor William Shatner may have played the captain of a starship for years in the hit TV series and movie Star Trek, even the best fiction work about space exploration could not have prepared him for the life-changing experience he underwent when he traveled to space in 2021. “I went up into space, and when…
“The UNESCO Global Geopark des- ignation was created in 2015. It rec- ognizes geological heritage of inter- national significance. Geoparks serve local communities by combining the conservation of their significant geo- logical heritage with public outreach and a sustainable approach to develop- ment. UNESCO continues to promote the geopark concept in regions where geoparks are…
Wealth has had tremendous power to shape societies and global economies throughout human civilization. Financial wealth, seen as a symbol of success or an indicator of status, has permeated every aspect of our lives. Technological developments, financial markets, and globalization have accelerated the rise of ultra-rich people, contributing to the creation of a super-elite class….
Of all the arts, theater has always been a powerful force in bringing people together. In Ancient Greece, the birthplace of Western theater, audiences of 15,000-20,000 would gather to witness the playwrights compete, forging a shared cultural and social experience. More than 2,500 years later, theater remains a vital tool for community building and bonding….
Yamazaki Kazuyuki (left), Permanent Representative of Japan to the United Nations, attends the Peace Bell Ceremony on the occasion of the International Day of Peace 2024 (21 Sep). The theme of the International Day of Peace 2024 is Cultivating a Culture of Peace. This year marks the 25th anniversary of the United Nations General Assembly’s…
“The longer we don’t reform the Security Council the more the council’s credibility suffers’’
“If the United States wants to continue to lead in global research and innovation, it needs to enhance its efforts to attract and retain global talent – starting at the university level.”
The collapse of the Assad regime liberated Syrians from decades of brutal and repressive rule and has opened the way for a better path forward. But the group that has taken over—HTS led by Ahmad al-Shara—has an extremist past, the state and economy are in shambles, and the country continues to suffer from deep divisions….
Trump Trade War 2.0: Tariffs bring more questions and fears As soon as US President Donald Trump took office, he signed an executive order that would impose additional customs duties on imports from Canada, Mexico and China. On February 1, the White House announced that an additional 25 percent customs duty would be imposed on…
In light of the 21st century’s pressing concerns, the United Nations General Assembly hosted its first ever Sustainability Week, a week-long series of high-level meetings on debt, tourism, transport, infrastructure, and energy from 15 to 19 April 2024. The sustainability imperative underscores the urgent need to recalibrate our global society to exist harmoniously within the…
