On the morning of 30 July 1929, a man carrying a small axe entered the upper terrace of the Sri Maha Bodhi in Anuradhapura and struck one of its principal branches several
In a report originally published in Israel Hayom, historian Dr. Yoav Gelber sheds light on Israel’s covert efforts to encourage the emigration of Gaza’s residents, a strategy dating back to the years
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The first French nuclear tests occurred in Algeria between 1960 and 1965, with the initial test taking place on February 13, 1960, at Reggane in southwest Algeria. At the time, Algeria was
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Britain’s colonial rule in Palestine during the 1920s and 1930s was not an exercise in neutral governance but a calculated and systemic effort to enable Zionist colonization at the expense of the
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Unlike other revolutions of the 20th century, especially in the Muslim world, which aimed at freeing countries from Western colonialism, gaining independence, and creating societies based on ideologies such as socialism, nationalism,
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by Durga No doubt, no one can hide criminal history in Sri Lanka where a number of untold stories remain buried beneath its soil. Beyond political atrocities and wartime massacres, the island
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Despite the ongoing devastation of Gaza, many of the region’s dedicated scientists continue to push forward with their research, showing an unwavering commitment to education and knowledge. The scientists spoke to Nature
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The Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) has long been shrouded in secrecy, but declassified documents and investigative reports have gradually peeled back the layers of the agency’s often controversial operations. From the post-World
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Continued U.S. control of the Panama Canal “looks like pure colonialism,” Henry Kissinger advised President Gerald Ford during a National Security Council meeting in May 1975, 50 years ago. “Internationally, failure to
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In the early 1960s, President John F. Kennedy faced an intricate geopolitical situation, one that entangled his administration with Israel’s covert nuclear ambitions. At the heart of this conflict was Israel’s nuclear
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In the lush forests of southern Brazil, a group of researchers is delving into one of the most fascinating and mysterious prehistoric phenomena in South America: massive caves that appear to have
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President Donald Trump has often expressed admiration for William McKinley, the 25th president of the United States, known for his advocacy of high tariffs to protect American industries. Trump, who calls himself
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The iconic photograph of Phan Thi Kim Phuc, the young Vietnamese girl fleeing from a napalm attack in 1972, has been at the center of a decades-long debate, one that is now
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On January 27, 1945, soldiers of the Soviet Red Army made a grim and historic discovery. As they entered the gates of Auschwitz-Birkenau, the largest and most notorious Nazi concentration and extermination
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The following excerpts are adapted from a report published in The Times (UK). In 1990, the eccentric British art duo Gilbert & George found themselves in Moscow, invited to display their work
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