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A UN finding that reverberates beyond headlines: what it means to call Gaza a site of genocide When an independent United Nations commission concluded this week that Israel has “committed and continues to commit genocide” against Palestinians in Gaza, it did more than add a grim line to a long list of UN reports. The finding reopened questions about the limits of international law, the responsibilities of powerful states that arm and finance warring parties, and whether the world’s institutions can halt mass suffering when…

Lady Gaga’s night, and the VMAs’ widening map of pop Long Island’s UBS Arena felt, at moments, like the center of the music world on Tuesday night — a patchwork of sequins, fandoms and cross-genre collaborations that underscored how global pop now arrives in many languages and forms. Lady Gaga walked off with Artist of the Year and three other trophies, but the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards were less a coronation than a catalog of pop’s kaleidoscopic present: K‑pop and Latin giants rubbing shoulders with veteran icons, young…

Across continents, an earthquake's echoes: Afghan villages flattened, diaspora left to grieve One week after a late‑night earthquake tore through the steep valleys of eastern Afghanistan, survivors still sift through mud and stone, looking for the impossible — the bodies of loved ones, the foundations of a life. In Ireland, a man named Raoof Safi repeated the same ritual of pale modern grief: scrolling through videos, answering phone calls, counting names. The quake, measured at about magnitude 6.0 and striking around…

EU’s €2.95bn fine on Google exposes a new fault line: regulators vs. politicians The European Commission’s decision to fine Alphabet’s Google €2.95 billion over alleged anti‑competitive behaviour in its ad‑tech business has landed in the middle of a transatlantic tug-of-war — and now risks spilling into trade politics. The penalty, the fourth major sanction handed to the search giant by Brussels over the past decade, prompted an unusually blunt response from the United States: former President Donald Trump wrote on Truth…

Ebola Returns: A New Outbreak in the Heart of Congo As the world grapples with various health crises, a familiar shadow reemerges in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) with a new outbreak of Ebola virus disease (EVD). Officials confirmed on September 4, 2025, that the country’s 16th outbreak is now underway in Kasai Province, sending ripples of concern through communities that have battled this virus before. A Troubling Diagnosis The index case is a 34-year-old pregnant woman who was admitted to a local hospital last…

Trump says European leaders will visit US as Kyiv reels from what Ukraine calls the largest air strike of the war WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump told reporters he expects individual European leaders to travel to the United States “on Monday or Tuesday” to discuss resolving the Russia-Ukraine war — a claim that came as Ukrainian officials described a massive drone-and-missile barrage across large parts of the country and pleaded for a robust U.S. response. “Certain European leaders are coming over to our country on…

The Hidden Empire of ISIS-Somalia: Unraveling a Financial Network Amidst Conflict In the rugged mountains of Puntland State, Somalia, a seismic shift is unfolding in the global fight against terrorism. The Somali branch of ISIS, officially known as ISIS-Somalia, has been quietly establishing a sprawling financial empire, supported by a multitude of illicit activities that threaten not just the nation but also regional stability and beyond. The recent operations by Puntland State's counter-terrorism units have brought to…

Strained Ties: The Deportation Dilemma Between Somalia and Finland In an era where global migration is a hot-button issue, the relationship between nations can swiftly pivot based on policies surrounding deportation and human rights. Recent tensions between Somalia and Finland spotlight not only the complexities of international relations but also the deeply woven fabric of human stories behind these political decisions. A Standoff in Helsinki In June, the climate in Helsinki was tense, marked by a closed-door meeting…

When Women Become Pawns: A Recent Scandal Unfolds in Somalia In a deeply troubling incident that has shocked a nation grappling with the intersection of culture, politics, and gender, a clan elder in northern Somalia publicly announced his intention to "gift" a young girl to Ali Yusuf Hosh, the country's Minister of Interior and a sitting MP. The ceremony in Laascaanood was ostensibly a celebration, but it unearthed painful truths about the persistent issues of child marriage and entrenched misogyny that plague Somali…

Tragedy in Buuloburde: The Complex Dance of Military Presence and Local Culture In the heart of Buuloburde district, a tragic incident unfolded last Wednesday that has sent shockwaves through the overflowing plates of tea shops and the digital streets of Somali social media. A Djiboutian soldier serving with the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) was shot and killed, igniting a hot debate about foreign military conduct and the profound implications it carries for local communities. The…