War

The 2026 Petro-Shock: War in the Gulf and the Fragile Global Ledger

8 April 2026 Content Editor 0

A High-Stakes Gambit in the Strait of Hormuz—Can Diplomacy Avert a Multi-Trillion Dollar Collapse? The geopolitical fault lines of the Middle East finally ruptured on 28 February 2026. What began as coordinated strikes by United […]

A Pause in Hostilities: Evaluating the Middle East Ceasefire

31 January 2025 Content Editor Comments Off

The latest ceasefire between Israel and the Palestinian territories surfaces from a confluence of factors that have necessitated a pause in hostilities. The escalation of violence had grave humanitarian impacts, drawing international outcry and calls […]

News

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson Faces Fines over Alleged COVID-19 Lockdown Violations at Party

Legal and Criminal Implications of Boris Johnson’s ‘Partygate’ Scandal Introduction: British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has recently faced increasing pressure to resign following allegations of lockdown parties held at Downing Street. Johnson has received a [...]
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The UK and the Recognition of Palestine: A Diplomatic Tightrope

The protracted conflict between Israelis and Palestinians is a deeply entrenched geopolitical struggle, rooted in competing historical narratives, religious claims, and national aspirations. Its origins stretch back millennia, with both Jewish and Arab peoples holding [...]
Business

Silicon Valley’s Settlements and Payouts

Tween, Teen and Pre-Teen Screen Time Crisis Goes to Trial For the better part of two decades, Silicon Valley operated under a comforting, self-made mythos: they were merely building the pipes. If the content flowing [...]
Politics

Abortion in Northern Ireland: Politics and Law at Odds

Critical Overview: An Examination of Abortion Reform in Northern Ireland The history of abortion reform in Northern Ireland has been a contentious issue. In 2019, the UK Parliament passed the Northern Ireland (Executive Formation etc.) [...]
Cuisine

Revolutionize Dessert with this Cupcake Recipe

This recipe provides instructions for making cupcakes with buttercream frosting. The recipe specifies the required ingredients and steps to be followed to create the cupcakes. The instructions include a step-by-step guide, including preheating the oven [...]

The Itch For More Zeros. Six Zeros is Simply Not Enough

Culture

8 June 2026 0

We have witnessed the death of modest aspiration. There was a time, perhaps late last century, when a comfortable suburban semi-detached house, an annual trip to the Mediterranean, and a fully paid pension were the […]

Tate Modern’s Evolution Over Time

Culture

29 July 2021 0

Critical Overview: The transformation of the Bankside Power Station into the Tate Modern, a separate gallery for international modern and contemporary art in London, was initiated by the Tate Trustees in December 1992. The selection […]

Surviving The European Heatwave in 2026

Europe

26 June 2026 0

The Summer the Sky Turned Molten In late June 2026, the reassuring cliché of the “pleasant British summer” evaporated entirely. Western Europe found itself pinned beneath a meteorological vice known as an Omega block—a high-pressure […]

The New Puritanism: How Gen-Z Made ‘Uncool’ the Ultimate Flex

Culture

1 May 2026 0

There was a time, not so long ago, when youth was synonymous with the glorious, messy pursuit of oblivion. To be young was to be a hedonist, a cigarette-clutching nihilist standing on the edge of […]

Passive income: The new hustle in 2022

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28 April 2022 0

Critical Overview The ongoing global pandemic has resulted in countless people all over the world losing their jobs and, subsequently, their sources of income. This has created a clear need for alternative yet reliable income […]

The World’s Most Electrifying Festivals: Your Ultimate Travel Guide

24 September 2025 Comments Off

Tired of the same old holidays? Craving a trip that doesn’t just show you a place, but lets you feel its true rhythm? Then it’s time to move beyond the usual tourist trails and dive […]

The Great Unravelling: A Three-Decade Post-Mortem of the Small Screen

1 May 2026 0

There was a time, back when the ‘90s were still smelling of teen spirit and optimism, that television was a polite guest in our living rooms. It wore a tie, it told jokes with a […]

L’Escargot: Chic Eatery and Lounge

29 July 2021 0

L’Escargot, the French restaurant in London, has garnered a reputation as an iconic institution in Soho. Established as the oldest French restaurant in London, L’Escargot has managed to keep up-to-date, deftly navigating the changing culinary […]

Oil and Gas Industries Show Signs of Resilience in the Face of Ongoing Conflict in Ukraine

Business

28 April 2022 0

Critical Overview On April 7, 2022, DTEK CEO Maxim Timchenko held a press briefing to discuss Ukraine’s energy security and the country’s efforts to replace Russian energy supplies. The briefing focused on generating electricity and [...]

World Cup 2022: Schedule, Expectations, and England’s Prospects

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29 July 2021 0

Critical Overview: Italy’s victory over England in the Euro 2020 championship was sealed through a penalty shootout, ending the final match with a score of 3-2. Following the game, England manager Gareth Southgate shouldered the [...]

Culture

Creative Ideation & AI Collaborations – From AI Characters to Characters Made by AI?

11 May 2026 0

For as long as we have had novels, cinema, story telling, technology has emerged as a popular global fascination enriched by mecha, ai, androids and the future, often viewed through a lens of dystopian imagination [...]

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Green Spaces Boost Mental Health Alongside Nature

29 July 2021 0

Critical Overview: Access to Nature and its Link with Mental Health The coronavirus pandemic has highlighted the importance of green spaces for city dwellers’ mental health and well-being. Ecologists and psychologists are currently investigating the [...]

Cuisine

Study reveals downfall of nation’s beloved ketchup

29 July 2021 0

Critical Overview: The topic of condiments is an interesting one, as it is a reflection of the changing tastes and preferences of consumers. The popularity of certain condiments can be influenced by a variety of [...]