Analysis
Covid 19: How The World Is Changing
As of October 1, 2020, WHO has recorded 34 million confirmed cases of COVID 19 infection, worldwide and 1 million deaths of which 50% of the…
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How Ecuador’s democracy is being suffocated
Not only was Rafael Correa barred from contesting in the upcoming elections in Ecuador, but now the candidacy of Andrés Arauz is also being threatened A…
Analysis
Two conspiracies and a cremation
Let’s keep voting for the people who are leading us into penury and war, tearing us apart limb from limb. As Diwali approaches and Hindus prepare…
Analysis
Covid Vaccines Can Have Some Nasty Side Effects — But Only For A Day
Beats Dying, Though. The entire world is waiting with bated breath for an effective and safe COVID-19 vaccine. Several companies, including pharmaceuticals Moderna and Pfizer, are…
Analysis
Donald Trump has COVID-19. How might this affect his chances of re-election?
With just a month left until the November 3 US presidential election, contracting the virus could have politically positive or negative consequences for President Donald Trump.…
Situation update
Situation Update on COVID-19, 03 October, 2020
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Sheikh Sabah made Kuwait an oasis for reconciliation
On Tuesday, I saw some breaking news on my phone: The TV broadcast in Kuwait had been disrupted to air verses from the Holy Qur’an. News…
Analysis
Vietnam an outlier during Covid-19 pandemic
Vietnam should re-emerge quickly in the post-pandemic period, making it one of the best performers in the global economy Like its neighboring countries, Vietnam’s economy has…
Analysis
America is in pain. The presidential debate offered no help
Donald Trump spent the evening whining in a circus of vanity, lies and hostility With more than 200,000 Americans dead from Covid-19, the economy in tatters,…
Analysis
Trump and Biden clash in chaotic debate – experts react on the court, race and election integrity
President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden took part in a presidential debate Sept. 29 that exemplified the lack of civility in American politics.…
Situation update
Situation Update on COVID-19, 02 October, 2020
Situation update