By: Dor Scwartz, October 21, 2021 Since the commencement of the pandemic, Israel has led the international realm, not only in the Middle East but globally in the fight to mitigate the COVID-19 breakouts. Israel was the first country to fully vaccinate a majority of its eligible citizens, leading to 78% of its eligible citizens […]
By: Adrian Mosqueda, October 19, 2021 Last month El Salvador became the first country to recognize Bitcoin as legal tender. The decision has faced a wide array of opposing opinions. Supporters identify the benefits such as providing a viable alternative for those that do not have access to traditional banking solutions. However, the decision has […]
By: Alexandra Spaw, October 17, 2021 Shortly after the nation was rocked by the events of 9/11, Abu Zubaydah was apprehended in Pakistan and became the first prisoner held by the CIA to undergo extensive torture. The George W. Bush administration marked Zubaydah as a top al-Qaeda official, believing him to be Osama bin Laden’s […]
By: Mozelle Garcia, October 13, 2021 It will surprise no one to learn that in the Bahamas tourism makes up 50% of Gross Domestic Product (GDP). It is also easy to fathom that countries reliant on tourism have been disproportionately affected by international travel bans. After Global shutdowns in early 2020, the Bahamas, together with […]
