Reflections
191. Because she knew how to keep her promise
The story I am narrating here is, some say, fake and AI-generated. However, since this viral post has circulated worldwide, I believe it would be helpful to summarize it for those who haven't rea...
190. First genocide, now health crime
Israel, under Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, is increasingly resembling what Germany was in 1938.Not only is it responsible for genocide in Palestine, but it is also now engaging in environmental...
189. Wasted lives in Nigeria
If you could choose where to be born, which country would you pick? Certainly not Afghanistan, Pakistan, Iran, Iraq, and many Arab countries, including Syria, Lebanon, Palestine, and Nigeria. The...
188. A battle that surpasses the borders of any nation
As more details about financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein have emerged, his network and interactions with wealthy and powerful figures have been exposed, and many are having sleepless...
187. The absence of unified international action
The Geneva Academy of International Humanitarian Law and Human Rights reports that 18,592 children have died in Gaza, civilian casualties are increasing in Ukraine, and there is an epidemic of sexual...
186. Now the madman in the White House turns attention to Cuba
Cuba is facing ongoing fuel shortages and frequent blackouts because the United States is preventing any further fuel shipments from reaching the country.According to the data consultancy Kpler, only...
185. Myanmar gets what was anticipated
Myanmar's election results aligned with expectations, and its parliament is scheduled to meet in March to choose a president, with a new government expected to assume office in April. The electio...
184. 'Schitt's Creek's Moira left us feeling “Home Alone”'
First, I recommend Schitt's Creek, the Canadian sitcom created by Dan Levy and Eugene Levy, to those who haven't seen it. It has 80 episodes across six seasons and is available on Netflix. The series...
183. Kevin Warsh is the Federal Reserve's next chair
Donald Trump has announced his nomination of Kevin Warsh to be the next chair of the Federal Reserve. The chair of the Fed is one of the most powerful roles in the US government, with enormous influen...
182. Islamic countries are hell on earth, if there is any
Saudi Arabia aims to present itself as a modern nation and will host the 2034 World Cup to prove its point; however, the execution of hundreds of impoverished foreigners shows that it is no better tha...
181. Some jarring notes from Kyiv
My regular readers know that I have a few friends in Ukraine and get a daily dose of horrible news. These firsthand accounts are true and sent by people on the ground. As one of my friends...
180. Indian politicians are prime examples
Samuel Johnson famously stated in 1775 that "Patriotism is the last refuge of a scoundrel," criticizing how self-serving individuals exploit patriotism, not true love of country, often linked to polit...