More than 1.4 million Muslims from around the world have arrived in the holy city of Mecca for the annual Hajj pilgrimage. As temperatures soar in the Saudi desert, reaching …
Syed Tahir Abbas Shah
Syed Tahir Abbas Shah
Syed Tahir Abbas is a Master's student at Southwest University, Chongqing, specializing in international relations and sustainable development. His research focuses on U.S.-China diplomacy, global geopolitics, and the role of education in shaping international policies. Syed has contributed to academic discussions on political dynamics, economic growth, and sustainable energy, aiming to offer fresh insights into global affairs.
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Climate and CultureGlobal HealthHajj Coverage 2025Middle East AffairsReligion and Society
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Criminal JusticeGlobal Human RightsImmigration & Human RightsLatin AmericaU.S. Politics
How Trump and Bukele Are Crushing Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s Fight for Justice
In March 2025, the United States deported Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a 29-year-old Salvadoran who had lived and worked in the U.S. for nearly half his life. What followed turned his …
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Global SecurityInternational PoliticsMiddle East AffairsNuclear DiplomacyU.S. Foreign Policy
US Sends New Nuclear Deal Proposal to Iran Amid Rising Uranium Tensions
In a high-stakes diplomatic overture, the United States has officially submitted a new nuclear deal proposal to Iran, raising the possibility of renewed negotiations amid an alarming increase in Iran’s …
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Africa PoliticsConflict & SecurityGovernance & DemocracyInternational AffairsPeacebuilding
Healing Mozambique: How National Dialogue Can Mend Cabo Delgado’s Wounds
Mozambique is facing two deep crises that, on the surface, may appear unrelated but are tied by the same thread of public frustration and broken trust between the people and …
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Education PolicyGlobal AffairsImmigration PolicyInternational RelationsU.S.-China Relations
Impact of Trump Administration’s Crackdown on Chinese Students
In a bold and controversial move, the Trump administration has announced it will “aggressively” revoke visas of Chinese students currently studying in the United States. This latest action, aimed at …
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Canadian PoliticsElectionsGlobal AffairsPolitical Analysis
Canada’s 2025 Election: A Shifting Political Landscape
The results of Canada’s 2025 federal election have shaken the country’s political scene, with a significant number of seats changing hands and a dramatic reshuffling of party leadership. Though the …
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Disability RightsGovernment PolicyPublic HealthSocial JusticeU.S. Politics
From Fringe to Federal: How Eugenicist Thinking is Shaping U.S. Policy
In recent years, the United States has witnessed a concerning shift in federal policies that echo the discredited ideologies of eugenics. Under the leadership of President Donald Trump, figures like …
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Immigration PolicyIntelligence AnalysisNational SecurityU.S. Foreign PolicyVenezuela
What’s Normal, What’s Not, About ODNI’s Request to Revise the NIC’s Intelligence Assessment
Recent leaks have brought to light internal debates within the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) regarding a sensitive intelligence assessment. The report concerns the alleged connection between …
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Cultural DiplomacyEuropean PoliticsEurovision 2025Human RightsInternational RelationsIsrael-Palestine Conflict
Why Israel Belongs in Eurovision: Cultural and Political Realities in 2025
In May 2025, amid its ongoing military assault on Gaza, Israel participated in the Eurovision Song Contest with singer Yuval Raphael, who represented the country with the song “New Day …
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Diplomacy and PeacebuildingIndia-Pakistan RelationsInternational ConflictSecurity and DefenseSouth AsiaTerrorism and Counterterrorism
What Led to the Recent Crisis Between India and Pakistan?
On May 7, 2025, India launched missile strikes targeting terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Jammu and Kashmir. This aggressive move followed escalating tensions triggered by a deadly terrorist attack …