In a flood, first responders balance helping others while their own families are at risk. It’s an impossible choice
Flooding in NSW has forced local first responders to rescue hundreds of people from floodwaters and rooftops. First responders and their families may be at risk due to extreme weather and rising floodwaters, damaged infrastructure, and other dangers. They have to choose between helping others and protecting their own families. They want to talk to someone who 'gets it' about …
The victims of the terror attack in Washington, DC, were young staffers at the Israeli embassy, one Christian and one Jewish. Joel B. Pollak is Senior Editor-at-Large at Breitbart News and the host of Breitbart News Sunday on Sirius XM Patriot. He is the author of Trump 2.0: The Most Dramatic ‘First 100 Days’ in Presidential History and The Trumpian …
As the Million Paws Walk takes its last lap, other charity fundraising events face serious challenges
This Sunday's Million Paws Walk will be the RSPCA's last. Many charitable events are struggling to stay afloat due to COVID disruptions, rising costs and falling returns. The proportion of Australians donating to charities has steadily declined since 2011. There are still fewer people formally volunteering today than at the peak in 2018.
The Trump administration's plan to address Gaza's humanitarian crisis involves the use of private foreign contractors to secure the planned aid. The use of foreign contractors has perplexed some people. in the U.S. and in the world.
Empathy can take a toll – but 2 philosophers explain why we should see it as a strength
Elon Musk believes that empathy is a weakness of Western civilization. The term “empathy” only entered the English language in the 1890s. Epictetus, Friedrich Nietzsche and others worry about the negative effects of empathy. They argue that it is a mental strength that enables us to better understand the impact of our actions on others.
In January, comedian Ashley Bez posted an Instagram video describing a heavy mood in the air. Digital anthropologist Rahaf Harfoush saw the video and responded to it with a video about hypernormalization. The increasing instability of the US’s democratic norms has prompted these references to the word.
French Report Warns of Muslim Brotherhood’s ‘Subtle Threat’ to National Cohesion
The French government is preparing to act on a report that identifies the Muslim Brotherhood as a growing influence in local governance and public institutions. President Macron has instructed his government to draw up concrete proposals to counter the spread of political Islamism. The government is expected to strengthen community oversight, expand civic education and promote the values of laïcité …
Türkiye's U.N. envoy Ahmet Yıldız spoke at a U.S., U.K. and EU Security Council meeting on Syria on Wednesday. He said the country has begun a new "journey" of recovery following the leadership change in December. Since the toppling of Bashar Assad last year, Türkiyye has pledged full support for Syria’s recovery and reconstruction.
MGK reaffirms fight against terror, highlights regional stability
Türkiye’s National Security Council (MGK) held a meeting on May 22 under the leadership of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. The MGK reaffirmed its determination to eliminate threats posed by terrorist groups, including PKK/KCK-PYD/YPG, Gülenist Terror Group (FETÖ), and Daesh, both within its borders and beyond. It called for enhanced security cooperation, viewing it as a cornerstone for building a shared …
In 2003, India, Brazil and South Africa established the IBSA Dialogue Forum to promote south-south cooperation, reform global governance structures, and amplify the three democracies’ voices on the international stage. The forum established trilateral working groups focused on agriculture, environment, defense, and energy, regular ministerial meetings and presidential summits reinforced the countries’ collaboration. However, as the BRICS bloc gained prominence …