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Renewed tensions in Nagorno-Karabakh have raised fresh questions about Russia's role in the region. Russia has a long history of involvement in the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict, and it played a key role in brokering a ceasefire in 2020. However, Russia's recent actions have led some to question its commitment to peace and stability in Nagorno-Karabakh.  The Nagorno-Karabakh conflict is a territorial dispute between Armenia and Azerbaijan over the Nagorno-Karabakh region, which is located within Azerbaijan but is predominantly populated by Armenians. The conflict has been simmering for decades, and it erupted into full-scale war in 2020. The 2020 war ended with a Russian-brokered ceasefire that gave Azerbaijan control of much of the territory that it had lost in the 1990s. Russia also deployed peacekeepers to the region to monitor the ceasefire. In recent months, there has been a significant increase in tensions in Nagorno-Karabakh. Both Armenia and Azerbaijan have accused each oth...

Timbuktu, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and fabled seat of Islamic learning in Mali, has been under siege by an armed group for two weeks. The siege has stopped food and aid from reaching the city, and prices for essential goods have skyrocketed.  The armed group, which is believed to be linked to al-Qaeda, has blocked all roads leading into and out of the city. As a result, food and aid supplies are running low, and many residents of Timbuktu are struggling to afford food and other basic necessities. The siege is also having a devastating impact on the city's economy. Businesses are closing down, and people are losing their jobs. The international community has called on the armed group to lift the siege, but so far they have refused. The United Nations has warned that the situation in Timbuktu is critical and that urgent action is needed to avert a humanitarian crisis. The siege on Timbuktu is having a devastating impact on the city's residents and its economy. Food and aid sh...

On September 22, 2023, workers in Greece went on strike to protest against labor reforms proposed by the government. The reforms would include changes to working hours, overtime pay, and severance pay. Workers' unions say that the reforms would make it easier for employers to fire workers and would reduce workers' wages. The strike was called by the General Confederation of Greek Workers (GSEE), the largest trade union in Greece. GSEE has called for a 24-hour strike, and many public and private sector workers have joined the strike.  The said strike has caused disruptions to public transportation, schools, and hospitals. It is also expected to have a significant impact on the economy.  The government has defended the reforms, saying that they are necessary to make the Greek economy more competitive. However, workers' unions say that the reforms will only benefit employers and will hurt workers. The strike like every other strike has a negative and positive consequence. Firs...

Rupert Murdoch the 91 year old media mogul who built one of the world's most powerful media empires, has stepped down as CEO of Fox. His son, Lachlan Murdoch, has been appointed his successor.  The transition of power at Fox comes at a time when the media industry is facing significant challenges. The rise of streaming services such as Netflix and Hulu has disrupted traditional television viewership. Fox is facing increasing competition from other media companies, such as Disney and Warner Media. Rupert Murdoch founded Fox in 1986 and is one of the Worlds richest man. He has been a controversial figure throughout his career, but he has also been a successful businessman. He owns Fox News, The Wall Street Journal, and other media outlets. Lachlan Murdoch has been working with his father at Fox for several years. He is a graduate of Harvard Business School and has worked in various roles at Fox, including co-chairman of 21st Century Fox.  Rupert Murdoch has said that he is stepp...