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Political figures, histories, and current events in the whole scope of modern and past politics. Work place politics.
The Price of Speaking Out: Why Some Hollywood Stars Risk Everything for Palestine
In the modern entertainment world, where social media presence is as valuable as a movie role, speaking out can be a powerful act—or a career-ending one. Nowhere is this tension more evident than in the case of celebrities addressing Palestine. Some figures, moved by personal identity, moral conviction, or global awareness, openly voice support. Others remain silent, citing professional risks or a desire to avoid controversy. The divide reveals how Hollywood, the global music scene, and the fashion world handle activism—and how fans are reshaping these conversations.
By Herald Post Mail2 months ago in Journal
Saudi Arabia’s Bangladeshi Domestic Workers: Violence, Exploitation and the Fight for Dignity
By Tuhin Sarwar | Bangladesh । 16-November । 2025 । Introduction: A Crisis Hidden Behind Closed Doors When 38-year-old Shamina returned to Dhaka from Saudi Arabia in early 2024, she could barely speak. Her left arm was fractured; burn marks lined her back; and she carried medical certificates documenting “severe physical assault.” Her story is not an anomaly it is part of a pattern.
By Tuhin sarwar2 months ago in Journal
Beyond the Border: How Russian Technology is Turbo-Charging China’s Nuclear Arsenal
That reality is now collapsing. China is engaged in the fastest nuclear buildup in history, aiming to at least double its arsenal to over 1,000 warheads by 2030, according to U.S. defense estimates. But this monumental, destabilizing expansion is not happening in a vacuum. It is being critically enabled by a cynical and strategic partner: Russia.
By Dhaval Alagiya2 months ago in Journal
Trump’s Controversial ‘Obesity Ban’
In a shocking and highly debated proposal, former President Donald Trump has reportedly expressed interest in creating what some are calling an “Obesity Ban” — a policy that would restrict overweight foreigners from entering the United States. The idea has sparked outrage, confusion, and deep conversations about health, discrimination, and human rights. Trump’s reasoning, according to his supporters, is based on reducing healthcare costs, promoting a “healthier image” of the nation, and prioritizing physical fitness for immigrants. But many critics argue that such a proposal crosses ethical lines and treats people’s bodies as political statements rather than human realities.
By Kashif Wazir2 months ago in Journal
The Draft Debate, Local Power Plays & Why We Should Care
Imagine this scenario: a young person just graduating high school—excited about life, maybe thinking about flipping burgers, going to college, or starting a trade job. Suddenly they receive a notice they never expected: some kind of military draft. And the purpose is not a homeland defence fight but an overseas confrontation in a distant region.
By Herald Post Mail2 months ago in Journal
Apple Delays iPhone Air Release Amid Weak Sales and Market Uncertainty
Apple is reportedly delaying the launch of its next iPhone Air, a model designed to combine flagship features with a lighter, more affordable design. Sources indicate that weaker than expected sales of the current iPhone Air, coupled with broader softness in the global smartphone market, are driving the postponement. While Apple has not officially confirmed the new release timeline, industry insiders suggest the delay could last several months.
By Shakil Sorkar2 months ago in Journal
The Final Betrayal? Why House Democrats are Vowing to Kill the Deal that Ends the Shutdown
In a dramatic and highly risky political maneuver, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) has made it clear that his caucus will strongly oppose the compromise bill. Their reason is simple, yet politically combustible: the bill reopens the government without decisively addressing the impending healthcare affordability crisis.
By Dhaval Alagiya2 months ago in Journal
SNAP Benefits Caught in the Crossfire: The Human Cost of America’s Longest Shutdown
The United States is now facing the longest federal government shutdown in history, and its ripple effects are hitting home — literally. With the Supreme Court extending a stay that allows the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to delay full Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) payments, millions of low-income families are now unsure how they will put food on the table this month.
By Shakil Sorkar2 months ago in Journal
Trump Proposes $2,000 Tariff Rebate Checks for Americans
Former President Donald Trump has proposed that most Americans receive a $2,000 “tariff dividend”, funded by the revenue his administration claims to generate from sweeping import duties. The idea, first mentioned on his Truth Social platform, suggests the rebates would exclude “high income people,” though the plan’s details remain vague.
By Shakil Sorkar2 months ago in Journal
