Leonie Fleischmann, City St George's, University of London The Israeli prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, has ordered the Israel Defense Forces to step up the offensive on Gaza City, despite internal and international condemnation. Amid accusations by the International Association of Genocide Scholars that Israel is committing genocide, some 40,000 reservist soldiers were called-up to report for duty on Tuesday, August 2. An additional 90,000 are due for mobilisation by the end...

Casher Belinda, University of Notre Dame - Though neuroscience suggests that boredom can be good for us, we all try to avoid it. Even the most exciting jobs in the world — astronaut, nuclear engineer,...

Saudi Arabia is becoming a tourism force by building natural attractions, historical attractions, and high-end resorts. Cut off from foreign visitors to a large degree in the past, the Kingdom has been opened up to strategic significance with all types of travel catered to from downtown centers to remote natural attractions. The capital and economic metropolis of Riyadh represents the quintessential expression of the nation's modernization initiative. The city has new and old structures, representative of historical and cultural issues that are managed within institutions such as the National Museum. King Abdullah Financial District and similar ones are articulations of the same drab plazas and newly created areas of recreation...

A world of decadence and delight, where every bite is a symphony of sweetness and satisfaction. From classic confections to innovative creations, prepare to embark on a delectable adventure that will leave you craving for more. 1. Decadent Chocolate Delights:Indulge your chocolate cravings with a sinful selection of desserts that showcase the rich, velvety goodness of cocoa. From molten lava cakes oozing with warm chocolate ganache to delicate chocolate truffles dusted with cocoa powder, there's no shortage of ways to satisfy your sweet tooth. For the ultimate chocolate experience, treat yourself to a slice of dense chocolate fudge cake layered with creamy ganache and topped with chocolate shavings. 2. Heavenly Cake...

Gary Reisfield, University of Florida - The U.S. Defense Department issued a memo on Feb. 17, 2023, warning service members to avoid eating poppy seeds because doing so may result in a positive urine test for the opiate codeine. Addiction and pain medicine specialist Gary Reisfield explains what affects the opiate content of poppy seeds and how they could influence drug tests. What are poppy seeds? Poppy seeds come from a species of poppy plant called Papaver somniferum. “Somniferum” is Latin for “sleep-bringing,” which hints that it might contain opiates – powerful compounds that depress the central nervous system and can induce drowsiness and sleep. There are two main uses for the...

Kuwait City – Those were the times when Kuwaiti coffee culture revolved around strong, thick Arab coffees and very old, venerable coffeehouses. Today, they exist in the memory. Today's city-cafes are not houses one would happen to stumble upon and have a drink of the stuff-they are now thrill...

Three decades ofabilis conflict relegated Syria to the backseat in the rearview mirror after careened through on breakneck speed as a destination label for off-the-map nature and culture sites. Its stabilisation long-overdue on-the-ground fact, tourists and researchers alike discover Syria's diverse landscape, ancient-depth, and multi-hued bazaars—makes Syria a genuine...