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Trump invokes 18th-century law to conduct mass deportations

Trump invokes 18th-century law to conduct mass deportations

President Donald Trump has yet again caused public outcry after he invoked a law that was enacted in the 18th century, outside its true purpose, to conduct the mass deportation of many undocumented migrants. A central theme in his political career, President Donald Trump’s distaste for immigrants has been made well known. Often focusing on undocumented migrants, he has frequently voiced his concerns about the effect of their presence on...

By Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Understanding Ramadan’s traditions and tips for observing

Understanding Ramadan’s traditions and tips for observing

Ramadan, the 9th, and holiest month in the Islamic calendar, is currently being observed by millions of Muslims. What does this look like across the world? Ramadan is a period of fasting, prayer, reflection, and community, marking a time of spiritual renewal and devotion to faith. Muslims abstain from food, and yes, even water, for a month. Only eating before sunrise and after sunset. They break their fast during a prayer called...

By London, UK
Number of women doctors surpasses men in the UK

Number of women doctors surpasses men in the UK

In Great Britain, the rise of female doctors is a triumph worth celebrating amid pervasive gender inequality worldwide.  For the first time ever in the UK, female doctors now outnumber their male peers. Women now make up 50.04% of the nation’s registered doctors, a shift that coincides fittingly with International Women’s Day. According to the General Medical Council (GMC), the number of women on its register has overtaken men for...

By Brighton, UK
The disturbing rise in youth recruitment by terrorist organizations

The disturbing rise in youth recruitment by terrorist organizations

In 2024, the global fight against terrorism has taken an alarming turn, as teenage recruitment into extremist organizations reaches its highest levels. The latest Global Terrorism Index (GTI) 2025 report reveals an 11% rise in terrorism fatalities, with more than 50% of the deaths concentrated in the Sahel region. More disturbingly, one in five terror suspects in several Western countries is now under the age of 18. The Islamic...

By Nairobi, Kenya