Issues & Events
  • Delay in Sheikh Zakzaky’s release raises doubts in Nigerian gov’t

    Delay in Sheikh Zakzaky’s release raises doubts in Nigerian gov’t

    Dec 19, 2019 05:51

    Sections of the Nigerian press have begun to express doubts on Nigeria’s claim to be a functioning democracy, by noting that Mohammadu Buhari first took power in 1983 in a military coup as a general, long before his election in 2015 as a democratically elected president, who earlier this year began his second term – on the basis of questionable voting.

  • Impeachment could prevent Trump from attempting election fraud in 2020

    Impeachment could prevent Trump from attempting election fraud in 2020

    Dec 19, 2019 05:47

    If anyone thinks US President Donald Trump plans to have a fair race against whoever wins the Democratic nomination, they haven’t been paying attention.

  • Would you trust AI with your mental health?

    Would you trust AI with your mental health?

    Dec 19, 2019 05:43

    Digital mental health has the potential to provide access to those people who are afraid to seek care because of perceived stigma. For many people, the idea of going along to a therapist for psychological care is embarrassing and they are worried about what other people think, so instant access on the phone or via the Internet can be a good way to circumvent this barrier.

  • Despite job growth, wage growth isn’t accelerating

    Despite job growth, wage growth isn’t accelerating

    Dec 18, 2019 12:42

    The US Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that the economy added 266,000 jobs in November. While this figure is inflated by the return of roughly 50,000 striking GM autoworkers, upward revisions to the prior two months’ data brought the three-month average to a solid 205,000.

  • Iraqi patriots’ loud & clear message to the US

    Iraqi patriots’ loud & clear message to the US

    Dec 18, 2019 11:16

    The multi thousand strong gathering of devout Muslim men and women at Firdous Square in Baghdad voiced support for the religious authorities and pledged to protect the independence of their Islamic homeland.

  • Why terrorist act by Saudi Air Force officer faced media boycott!

    Why terrorist act by Saudi Air Force officer faced media boycott!

    Dec 18, 2019 11:00

    The recent shooting in the US by the Saudi Air Force officer can revive and intensify America’s cynicism and hatred of Saudi Arabia by recalling the 9/11 attacks.

  • Why Corbyn lost UK election and what role anti-Semitism played

    Why Corbyn lost UK election and what role anti-Semitism played

    Dec 18, 2019 10:53

    Proof enough that the anti-Semitism claims were nothing but a political tool to be used by the opposition to UK's Labour Leader, Jeremy Corbyn’s political aspirations, is that there was no such mention of Conservative Party anti-Semitism.

  • The root cause of violence and extremism

    The root cause of violence and extremism

    Dec 18, 2019 10:47

    The acts of violence and extremism gripping the modern world are the result of both the ignorance of the unsuspecting perpetrators and the arrogance of their devilish masters, who never miss an opportunity to create chaos by disturbing the peace and order of societies.

  • Elected by donors: How the University of Cape Town was bullied into embracing Israel

    Elected by donors: How the University of Cape Town was bullied into embracing Israel

    Dec 18, 2019 09:57

    While the story may only seem relevant in South Africa’s political and academic contexts, in reality, it exemplifies the nature of a brewing war between supporters of Palestinian rights and the vested interests of the illegal Zionist entity, worldwide.