Author: Qousain Latief

Russian missile strikes have had a tragic impact on Ukrainian cultural heritage, resulting in extensive destruction in the southern port city of Odesa. The aftermath of the strikes has left the city’s cultural treasures in ruins, prompting widespread sorrow and distress. Among the targets was the historic Cathedral, a revered architectural gem that bore witness to the city’s rich history. As the dust settles, the toll of the attacks becomes painfully clear, with at least one person killed and numerous architectural landmarks reduced to rubble. The missile strikes on Odesa represent a disturbing escalation in the ongoing conflict between Russia…

Less than two years after Texas A&M University’s ambitious plan to elevate its status as a world-class institution, the college now finds itself in turmoil following the resignation of its president, M. Katherine Banks. The university is grappling with a crisis of reputation after revelations of a botched hiring process involving Kathleen McElroy, a journalism professor, which led to a public uproar over issues of race and diversity.  As the fallout reverberates through the campus, questions arise about the university’s direction and its ability to recover from the damage inflicted on its image. President Banks’ grand vision to tackle unprecedented…

British Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, faced a substantial political setback as voters dealt a blow to his Conservative party in two parliamentary by-elections on Thursday, constituencies that the party would have traditionally anticipated securing victory. The Labour Party’s resurgent performance in Selby and Ainsty, a northern region where the Conservatives previously enjoyed a commanding majority, and the Liberal Democrats’ triumph in Somerton and Frome, a prosperous area in the southwest, has raised concerns for the ailing Conservative government. Sunak’s leadership has faced numerous challenges since taking office after Liz Truss’s short-lived premiership last fall. The party has been grappling with…