global events

Introduction London, United Kingdom In a world where things seem to go from zero to absurd in a matter of seconds, it’s no wonder that global events often feel like a poorly written sitcom. From missile launches to polar vortex emergencies, let’s take a moment to poke fun at the serious and not-so-serious happenings around the globe that have left us all scratching our heads. A Missile Launch in Pyongyang: The Newest Exercise in Attention-Seeking In a move that can only be described as North Korea’s equivalent of shouting, “Look at me!...

A Splash of Color in a Chaotic World Mumbai, India In a world where chaos often reigns, it seems that the artistic spirit of humanity refuses to be extinguished. From the streets of Port-au-Prince to the vibrant hues of Indian art, the stories of 2024 are like a rich tapestry woven from threads of absurdity, resilience, and, dare we say, a pinch of humor. The Port-au-Prince Paradox First off, let’s talk about Port-au-Prince, where it appears that armed men have taken a page out of a poorly scripted action movie....

The Great Election Day Circus Begins! As the sun rose on November 5th, the air was thick with anticipation—not just from voters, but also from those who had stocked up on snacks and caffeine for an all-nighter of election watching. In a world where instant gratification is a must, the prospect of waiting hours, days, or even weeks for election results seemed to be the new norm, akin to waiting for a new season of your favorite Netflix show to drop....

The Rise of Zhang Yiming Zhang Yiming, the founder of TikTok and all-around tech wizard, has recently seen his fortune soar to nearly $50 billion. This meteoric rise has made him one of the richest individuals globally, but it seems his wealth comes with its own set of chaotic circumstances. While his bank account swells, the world outside his financial bubble is anything but stable. Money Can’t Buy Peace In a world where fortunes are built on technology, one would think that wealth brings happiness and stability....

The Unlikely Intersection of Pop Culture and Global Events In a world where the headlines can swing from the tragic to the absurd with the speed of a TikTok dance challenge, we find ourselves reflecting on a rather peculiar intersection of news this week. On one hand, we have the untimely death of Yahya Sinwar, a figure embroiled in complex geopolitical tensions, and on the other, we have Liam Payne, the beloved One Direction star, grappling with the realities of fame....