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Houthi Rebels strike again with stronger and smarter malice. Their intent to harm the humanitarian organizations in their territory is an alarming sign to officialize them as a terror group.
Thousands of Ukrainians have fled to European nations since the Russian invasion in February. Unlike African or Middle Eastern refugees, Ukrainian ones have received a warm reception, revealing a deeply racist orientation towards refugees in the West.
Human trafficking has longstanding global problem. Recently, the COVID-19 pandemic has made it worse. Raising awareness and stronger collaboration by individuals, communities, government and victims can curb this problem.
The return of Brazil’s two-time left wing president known familiarly as Lula marks a turning point after four years of rightwing rule, but the task will be complicated by his lack of a majority in Congrress. Bolsonaro is gone, but Bolsonarism is still lurking.
Fair Observer’s Editor-in-Chief Atul Singh discusses John Bruton’s observation that Europe faces a tough winter. Bruton was prime minister and finance minister of Ireland. He was also the EU ambassador to the US.
A rising China is pushing Australia and Japan closer. Both want a free and open Indo-Pacific. Therefore, they are cooperating to counter China’s efforts to dominate this region.
Salvatore Babones argues that Western think tanks rank Indian democracy poorly because of cultural bias and subjective opinion, not objective truth.
Outside Iran, many believe Mohammad Reza Shah was a modernizer. The reality could not be more different. Like his father, Mohammad Reza Shah was an egomaniacal lackey of the British and Americans who oppressed his people, stole from the exchequer and betrayed his country.
