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Jan

17

2025

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Jubilation As Israel, Hamas ‘Reach Ceasefire Deal’ To End 15 Months Gaza War

Foreign Affairs, International, News Flash, War, World News

Jubilation As Israel, Hamas ‘Reach Ceasefire Deal’ To End 15 Months Gaza War AttNews yesterday through it's Contributing Editor Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke reported that Israel and Hamas have agreed to a ceasefire deal to end the 15 months of war in Gaza. Quoting sources, the BBC said the deal follows months of talks with Qatar being one of the key mediators. Two days ago, an official familiar with the negotiations said mediators gave Israel and Hamas a final draft of a deal on Monday to end the war in Gaza. The official said the “breakthrough” was reached after midnight.…

Jan

10

2025

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Raging Inferno: LA Fires Spark Suspicion Amid Unnatural Spread – By Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Foreign Affairs, International, Mishap

Raging Inferno: LA Fires Spark Suspicion Amid Unnatural Spread The current LA fires have raised suspicions about their causes, but as of now, investigations are still ongoing. The Los Angeles Fire Department has reported that the fires are being fueled by severe Santa Ana winds, a windstorm, and drought conditions. While the extremely dry conditions and powerful winds have contributed to the rapid spread of the fires, the exact causes of the fires are still unknown. The Palisades Fire, Eaton Fire, Hurst Fire, and Sunset Fire are some of the notable fires currently burning in the Los Angeles area. It's…

Jan

07

2025

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Pandemic Profiteering: How State Capture Exploits Crisis – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Health, International

Pandemic Profiteering: How State Capture Exploits Crises The recent outbreak in China has sparked widespread concern, and as of now, there isn't sufficient information available to provide a comprehensive scientific review with specific statistics, figures, and facts. However, I can provide some general insights and context based on the available data. China has been actively responding to the COVID-19 pandemic, and according to Our World in Data, the country has made significant progress in controlling the spread of the virus ¹. The data shows that China has implemented various measures, including vaccination campaigns, testing, and contact tracing. In terms of…

Jan

06

2025

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“China’s Role In The Pandemic: Coincidence Or Conspiracy?” – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Foreign Affairs, International

"China's Role in the Pandemic: Coincidence or Conspiracy?" The COVID-19 pandemic has raised numerous questions about China's involvement and influence on global health matters. Why has China been at the center of multiple global health crises, including SARS and COVID-19? Has China become the dominant financier of the World Health Organization (WHO), and if so, what influence does it have over the WHO's decision-making processes? These questions are crucial in understanding the complexities of the pandemic and China's role in it. China's actions during the pandemic have also sparked concerns about transparency and accountability. What has China stood to gain…

Jan

05

2025

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The Truth About China’s Mysterious Disease: Are We Being Told The Whole Story? – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Health, International

The Truth About China's Mysterious Disease: Are We Being Told the Whole Story? The COVID-19 pandemic had sparked intense debate and speculation about its origins. While the dominant narrative posits that the virus emerged naturally from an animal source, several theories suggest that its appearance may not be entirely coincidental. One such theory proposes that COVID-19 could be a laboratory-created virus, engineered through gain-of-function research or other means. The lab-leak hypothesis gained significant traction in 2020, with some scientists and experts suggesting that the virus may have escaped from the Wuhan Institute of Virology in China. This theory is fueled…

Jan

04

2025

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Time Travel And Counter-Terrorism: A Futuristic Approach – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Columns/Opinions/Letters, International

Time Travel and Counter-Terrorism: A Futuristic Approach The concept of time travel, often relegated to the realm of science fiction, may hold the key to eliminating terrorist threats. While time travel remains purely theoretical, its potential applications in counter-terrorism are undeniable. This discussion will explore the possibilities of leveraging time travel to prevent terrorist attacks in Germany and America, two nations that have faced significant threats in recent years. The Terrorist Threat Landscape Terrorism poses a persistent threat to global security, with extremist groups like ISIS, Al-Qaeda, and their affiliates wreaking havoc worldwide. According to the Global Terrorism Index (GTI)…

Jan

03

2025

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The Sleeper Cells Are Waking Up – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Environment, International

The Sleeper Cells Are Waking Up In recent years, there has been a growing concern about the rise of sleeper cells around the world. These cells, often made up of small groups of individuals, operate secretly within communities, waiting for the perfect moment to strike. According to experts, the rise of sleeper cells is a result of the increasing globalization and interconnectedness of the world, which has made it easier for terrorist organizations to spread their ideology and recruit new members. One of the most worrying aspects of sleeper cells is their ability to blend in with their surroundings. These…

Dec

29

2024

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The Invisible Hands Of Chaos: Unveiling The Houthi Rebels’ True Intentions In The Middle East – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Foreign Affairs, International

The Invisible Hands of Chaos: Unveiling the Houthi Rebels' True Intentions in the Middle East The Houthi movement, also known as Ansar Allah, emerged in the 1990s in Saada Governorate, Yemen. The group's ideology is influenced by Hezbollah and focuses on defending their community from discrimination and fighting against the alleged expansion of Salafism in Yemen. According to a report by the International Crisis Group, the Houthi movement's early leader, Hussein al-Houthi, was killed by the Yemeni military in 2004, sparking the Houthi insurgency (International Crisis Group, 2020). The ongoing civil war in Yemen has resulted in a devastating humanitarian…

Dec

24

2024

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Atrocities In The Pursuit Of Democracy: Muted Voices, Muted Lives – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Columns/Opinions/Letters, International, News Flash, Politics

Atrocities in the Pursuit of Democracy: Muted Voices, Muted Lives The pursuit of democracy is often hailed as a beacon of hope for marginalized communities and oppressed nations. However, the journey towards democratic governance is rarely straightforward, and the consequences of this pursuit can be devastating. Atrocities, defined as acts of extreme cruelty, brutality, or violence, are often committed in the name of democracy, leaving in their wake a trail of muted voices and muted lives. These atrocities can take many forms, including ethnic cleansing, forced displacement, and extrajudicial killings, all of which serve to silence the voices of dissent…

Dec

23

2024

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Beyond The Facade: Exposing Saudi Arabia’s (Smugglers) Questionable Role In The Magdeburg Christmas Market Attack – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Foreign Affairs, International

Beyond the Facade: Exposing Saudi Arabia's (Smugglers) Questionable Role in the Magdeburg Christmas Market Attack A tragic incident occurred at a Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany, on December 20, 2024, when a Saudi man, identified as Taleb Al-Abdulmohsen, drove a car into a crowd of people. Unfortunately, the attack resulted in five fatalities, including a 9-year-old child, and over 205 injuries. The victims included four women aged between 45 and 75, and the young child. The perpetrator, Al-Abdulmohsen, was a 50-year-old doctor from Saudi Arabia who had been living in Germany since 2006. He was reportedly an atheist and had…