Martin Kear, University of Sydney - Despite the euphoria surrounding the ceasefire between Hamas and Israel, Gaza is still wracked with violence. More than two dozen Palestinians have been killed in recent days in clashes between Hamas and members of various clans. Hamas has also reportedly executed blindfolded men in a public square. With the Israeli military withdrawing to pre-determined ceasefire lines, Hamas members are beginning to re-assert their control. However,...

Job hunting: why taking regular breaks is vital for your well-being and success Serge da Motta Veiga, Neoma Business School In many activities in life, including studying, working, or even job hunting, people need to take regular breaks...

By Nawal Al-Hakimi ~ If the world's imagination gazes out upon "Yemen," the first mind's eye is one of disaster and war. But to reach the destination is to journey through an even more—tale of unrivaled scenery majesty, of vast history, and cultural paradox. Yemen is a nation in which ancient tradition clashes with Olympian landscape, forcing the visitor to look beyond headline-width newspaper page masthead bloodshed and discover its treasure secrets. A World of Wonders: Oceans, Mountains, and the Jaw-Dropping Socotra Archipelago Yemen, at a geographical midpoint of the Arabian Peninsula, is fertile ground for scenery contrast on an awe-inspiring scale. Beyond the Sarawat range of mountains rise dramatically upwards out...

Salads have long been celebrated as a refreshing and nutritious addition to any meal, but they're not just about lettuce and tomatoes anymore. In today's culinary landscape, salads have evolved into creative and satisfying dishes that showcase a vibrant array of flavors, textures, and ingredients. From hearty grain bowls to zesty slaws and everything in between, here are some innovative salad creations that are sure to tantalize your taste buds and brighten your plate. Quinoa and Roasted Vegetable Salad Start your salad adventure with a hearty and nutritious quinoa and roasted vegetable salad. Simply toss cooked quinoa with roasted vegetables like sweet potatoes, bell peppers, and zucchini, then add a handful...

James P. Whelan, University of Memphis - The opportunity to gamble has moved from a trip to Vegas, to a drive to a local casino, to the phone in your pocket. And if you’re a sports fan, nudges to place bets have become nearly impossible to ignore, with sports gambling ads and promos routinely appearing on TV, social media, sports radio and in arenas. The stunning expansion of sports wagering following decades of casino expansion certainly gives any rational person reason to pause. For most bettors, gambling is an occasional form of entertainment – Powerball tickets when the jackpot swells to $1 billion, Super Bowl squares with co-workers, a birthday trip...

Story, music, and dance are the colossus instruments of nationalism that draw rich inspirations from the history, geographical, and cultural origins of the country in Oman. The genres of music are vibrant and energetic in the rural as well as urban landscapes, well-established traditions sustained and including the modern...

By Samira Al-Hamdi ~ Beneath Sana'a streets, and fallen mudbrick minarets, a revolution but concealed—no gun, no politics, beat and memory. There are qanbūs ripened, traditional dialect poetry lyricism, Arabic music heritage maintained. In a country whose recent history has been so filled with war, music of the capital shames...