Pakistan- China

CPEC: Assessing the Overhyped ‘Game-Changer’ Impact

A recent report by Nikkei Asia claims that China has rejected Pakistan's proposals for new projects under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), the $50 billion Pakistani component of the Belt and Road. The report reveals that China turned down Pakistan's...
Gaza–Israel conflict

Hamas-Israel Conflict: A Half-Century of Ineffective Military Strategies

Despite massive aid, US policies have failed to achieve peace in Israel, West Bank, and Gaza, eroding US credibility in the region. The Hamas offensive, led by Palestinian militant groups, is the first direct conflict within Israeli territory since the...
United States-US

Austin: Unwavering US Support for Israel

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III emphasized the US's unwavering commitment to Israel following a meeting with key leaders in Tel Aviv. He condemned the "bloodthirsty, fanatical and hateful" attacks by Hamas terrorists, which killed over 1,300 people, including...
Cleaner Snow

Enhanced Snowpack Forecasting with Cleaner Snow

The decline of snowpack in the Northern Hemisphere is expected to decrease due to less pollution settling into snow. Researchers at the Department of Energy's Pacific Northwest National Laboratory predict that the reduction in snowpack will be less than half...

Prioritizing Defense Cuts: MAGA Republicans

The Trump administration's profligate fiscal policies may have contributed to the US default on its debt and trigger a government shutdown by blocking legislation to avoid these outcomes. During Trump's four years in office, the MAGA Republicans regularly raised the...
Leopardus pardalis albescens, in the vicinity of the highway

Endangered Cat: Wildlife-Friendly Exits on Busy Roads

The Texas ocelot, an endangered species, is facing threats from historic hunting, habitat loss, inbreeding, and traffic collisions. Only 50-80 ocelots remain in the US, exclusively in Willacy and Cameron counties in southern Texas, which are isolated from the larger...
Bangladesh

Bangladesh’s Incomplete Public Works: A Hurdle for Ruling Party’s Re-Election

Bangladesh's ruling Awami League has been promoting big-ticket infrastructure projects, including an airport terminal and a nuclear plant, as it campaigns for reelection. Critics argue that Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's self-praise in South Asia is a tactic to shift attention...
Coal Industry

Coal Industry’s Looming Crisis: China and India’s Massive Workforce Vulnerable by 2050

India, the world's second-largest coal producer, is facing potential layoffs of 73,800 direct workers by 2050, according to a report by state-owned Coal India. The report suggests that close to a million coal mine jobs, or more than a third...
China Diplomacy

China’s Strategic Maneuvering: Undermining US Influence in Israel-Hamas Conflict

China is likely to use the Israel-Hamas conflict to diminish Washington's global influence while boosting its own, according to analysts. China has been attacking the US on its state media over the Middle East conflict, claiming that Washington's one-sided military...
Australia

Indigenous Australians’ Mixed Support for ‘The Voice’: Implications for Other Voters

Australians overwhelmingly rejected the referendum to establish a 24-member advisory board to parliament, executive, and civil service, with only 40% voting in favour. Many indigenous Australians also voted against the referendum, questioning how 24 members could represent a diverse group...
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