2024 Nobel Prize in Economics: Daron Acemoglu, Simon Johnson, and James Robinson’s Groundbreaking Work on Institutions and Wealth Inequality

2024 Nobel Prize in Economics

The Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences for 2024 went to Daron Acemoglu, Simon Johnson, and James A. Robinson “for their analyses of the intersection between comparative economic development and inclusive political institutions.” Their joint work combines economic theory with historical analysis in a way that has decisively influenced global development policy-institutional contexts can both promote … Read more

US will send THAAD Missile Defense system to Israel Amid Rising Tensions with Iran

THAAD Missile Defense system

In a move that appears to strengthen Israel’s defense infrastructure, the United States sent its advanced Terminal High Altitude Area Defense missile system to Israel. The move was given approval by U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin based on orders from President Joe Biden; an action that could bring out the full military might of the … Read more

Man Arrested with Loaded Gun Near Donald Trump’s California Rally Amid Security Concerns

Donald Trump's California Rally

Security concerns increased with former President Donald Trump‘s weekend rally in Coachella, California, after authorities arrested a Nevada man with multiple firearms near the event. The arrest was on October 12, 2024, as the 49-year-old man approached a security check point outside the venue of the rally. Security forces quickly responded to the man from … Read more

Israel Plans Strikes on Iran’s Military and Energy Sites Amid Rising Tensions

Israel Plans Strikes

Israel is preparing to target Iran’s military and energy infrastructure following the missile attacks for the past few days,” the report said. The deal is seen as part of Israel’s retaliatory actions following the ballistic missile barrage Tehran launched on October 1, 2024, hitting several areas within Israel. As the conflict turned more aggressive, Iran … Read more

Netanyahu Urges UN to Evacuate Peacekeepers From Lebanon Amid Escalating Conflict

Netanyahu Urges UN

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has made a fierce appeal to the United Nations, seeking an immediate withdrawal of UN peacekeepers stationed in southern Lebanon. His appeal came amid the escalating hostilities between Israeli forces and Hezbollah militants near the border of Lebanon and Israel. In a video statement dated 13 October, 2024, Netanyahu expressed … Read more

Israel Launches Airstrikes in Lebanon, Targeting Hezbollah Positions Amid Rising Regional Tensions

Israel Launches Airstrikes

Israel launched a dramatic escalation of regional conflict with airstrikes targeting Hezbollah positions in southern Lebanon and areas near Beirut. The airstrikes come in response to rocket attacks on Israeli territory attributed to Hezbollah and growing tensions with Iran. The situation has quickly escalated and engendered international concerns as regional powers and global leaders call … Read more