German philosopher Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel believed that history unfolded in stages. Celebrity history seems to obey a similar pattern. The first stage is thrilling: novelty, scandal and ...

The new Syrian government, led by Abu Mohammed al-Jolani, faces challenges like meeting Israel’s demilitarization demands and protecting the Druze amid sectarian violence. Weak faction control and ...

In September, Colombian President Gustavo Petro delivered two controversial speeches at the 2025 United Nations General Assembly in New York. The first was his speech at the podium to a crowd of ...

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) faces criticism for restricting access to 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH), a kratom-derived compound that offers relief from chronic pain and opioid withdrawal. The ...

The latter half of the 19th century witnessed the birth of a concept — Ottomanism. At the time, the Ottoman Empire, with its base of power in Turkey, ruled a vast domain stretching from Southeast ...

Fair Observer’s Communications and Outreach officer, Roberta Campani, speaks with Nuno Guimarães, a professor of Computer Sciences at ISCTE-University Institute of Lisbon. They discuss the complex ...

Indonesia’s schools tell a story of two nations. Across Jakarta and Java, classrooms buzz with potential; in parts of Papua and eastern Indonesia, children struggle to finish elementary education.

A seismic shift is underway in the heart of the Middle East. The region is currently defined by the competition between three formidable powers — Saudi Arabia, Iran and Turkey. The situation is a kind ...

Terrorism has experienced a paradigm shift in design. What was once performed by suicide attackers and recorded statements has now found protection in encrypted chatrooms. It operates through ...

Zareena Fatima, 67, an Iraqi woman living near Karbala, set up a temporary makeshift shelter alongside a road close to Karbala. She has been doing this for the last 18 years, aiming to serve Shia ...

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Central bank independence (CBI) is crucial for maintaining economic stability, particularly in a globalized world where political influence can lead to adverse outcomes like inflation and economic ...