Amidst The Ukraine Crisis, The World Holds Its Breath For Leaders To Act
With the NATO and EU summits taking place this week, there is an urgent need for strong leadership to solve the Ukraine crisis and bring peace to the world. However, despite Biden’s promise of unity, cracks are beginning to appear. Ukraine’s president, Volodymyr Zelensky, recently informed the U.S. Congress that weaponry and sanctions alone are […]
Western Brands Unable to Quit Russia, While Supply Woes Hit Car Makers
With the war in Ukraine raging on, pressure on many international brands to quit Russia is mounting. They are being asked why they continue to do business in a country against which the international community is implementing financial sanctions. The brands are being asked to leave Russia, despite the financial losses they may face due […]
Ljubljana, A Masterpiece of New Athens
Described as a human-centered design by UNESCO in 2021, Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia, represents more than a great accomplishment of the last century, but a language of an appreciation for humanity. Currently home to approximately 280,000 people, this breathtaking city was completely rebuilt in 1895 after an earthquake had led to its devastating destruction. […]
National Gallery of Art | Milan: A Tale of Two Cities
Milan, Italy, is very much a tale of two cities—one that looks back to an illustrious past, while the other celebrates its present and reinvents itself for the future. In this lecture, recorded on July 23, 2020, senior lecturer David Gariff presents a survey of the city’s rich history and explores some of its contributions […]
China’s Devastating Plane Crash – What We Know So Far
On Monday, the 737NG, a plane from the China Eastern Airline crashed during a domestic flight into the mountain sides of eastern China leading to the death of 132 persons that were on board, including crew members. The Director of Aviation Consultancy in a statement reveals that; The 737NG has been in operation for 25 […]
Boeing 737-800 Crash: Why Is the Same Chinese Agency Flying Planes and Investigating Crashes?
On March 21, a Boeing 737-800 flight carrying 132 people crashed into a hill in China. The plane was travelling from Kunming city to Guangzhou. It belonged to the China Eastern Airlines company. The crash is significant for the country as it has halted China’s record of 100 million continuous hours of safe flight. The […]
Will History Repeat Itself?
On October 22, 1941, a bomb exploded in Odessa, a Soviet port town, marked a bloody onslaught by German. Over 80 years later, as Russian ships circle out to sea, the Ukrainian town is once again ready to do so. Sandbags and steel anti-tank hedgehogs cover the streets. However, not everyone believes that an assault is […]
The Farms of The Future: Exploring the Groundbreaking Agric-Tech
Sitting on just one acre of land, Mike Lelkind’s $50 million indoor farm produces lettuce equivalent to what 10 acres of outdoor farm will produce. The world’s first fully automated farm, 80 Acres Farms introduces itself as a farm that “…brings you the next generation of fresh, delicious food—grown 100% pesticide-free at an eco-friendly indoor […]
Covid Cases in China; The Current Scenario
As the globe begins to reopen its borders after a third wave headed by the Omicron version of the virus, China is witnessing one of its biggest outbreaks in two years and is once again shutting down. Tuesday, March 15th, was the sixth straight day in which reported cases increased throughout the nation. Additionally, it […]
Europe is still Not Sure How to Cut Oil from Russia
A series of oil pipelines cross Ukraine, bringing Russian gas into Europe. However, with the ongoing war and sanctions against Russia, the oil supply has reduced. With the European Union depending on Russia for 40% of its energy needs, the region learns its lessons the hard way. On Monday, the Euro fell to a 15-month […]