Author: newswriters

Sanctions have become the weapon of choice in modern geopolitics—high on symbolism, heavy on disruption, but uncertain in results. From Russia’s war economy surviving unprecedented Western pressure to Iran absorbing fresh rounds of punitive measures, recent cases expose a familiar paradox: sanctions impose costs and signal resolve, yet rarely compel strategic surrender. In an increasingly fragmented, de-dollarizing world, they reveal both the enduring power—and the hard limits—of economic coercion. Successes and Failures of Sanctions: Lessons from History and the Present By Newswriters News Desk Economic sanctions, often described as tools of coercion short of war, represent a cornerstone of international…

By Newswriters Editorial Desk In his recent essay “All Civilizations Are Equal,” published in the Fletcher Forum of World Affairs, Singaporean diplomat-scholar Kishore Mahbubani advances a provocative thesis: the Western sense of civilizational superiority is no longer justified in a multipolar world, and treating all civilizations as equals is both necessary and pragmatic for global stability and cooperation. Mahbubani’s argument critiques lingering Western hegemony in global discourse and urges a recalibration of international relations that acknowledges the rising influence of non-Western civilizations, particularly those of Asia. Mahbubani, a seasoned former Singapore ambassador to the United Nations and public intellectual, uses…

Most notorious sex-scandal in modern history Jeffrey Epstein, a hedge fund manager turned socialite, built his empire on Wall Street savvy and connections to the ultra-wealthy. He was accused of sexually abusing dozens of underage girls, often recruiting them through a pyramid scheme disguised as massage opportunities at his lavish properties. Epstein owned palatial residences in Manhattan, Palm Beach, New Mexico, Paris, and a private Caribbean island. He flew a private jet—later infamous as the “Lolita Express”—and cultivated friendships with billionaires, royalty, academics, and presidents. By Newswriters Editorial Team The slow, unsettling release of the so-called Epstein files has transformed…

Once celebrated as the defining freedom of modern life, sex and intimacy is quietly losing its central place in culture. From changing values to digital distractions and rising anxiety, a generational shift is underway—revealing that the age of sexual liberation may have been a brief historical interlude, not a permanent destination. This article is based on a piece written by Dmitry Samoilov and published by RT. It was originally published in the online newspaper Gazeta.ru and subsequently translated and edited by the RT team. Here’s the thing: the world many of us grew up in has vanished. And not because…

If universities fail to adapt to a rapidly changing world, higher education risks splintering into a deeply unequal system—elite institutions catering to the global privileged, while mass institutions are reduced to credential factories offering narrow, short-term training. As independent research gives way to corporate and military priorities, the public purpose of knowledge erodes. The cost would be borne not just by universities, but by democratic societies that lose one of their last spaces for critical thought, debate, and intellectual independence. By Subhash Dhuliya As universities confront accelerating technological change, political scrutiny, and social disruption, their purpose is being fundamentally re-examined.…

Oxfam says the world’s super-rich are nearly 4,000 times more likely to wield political power than the average citizen and now control all major social media platforms, according to a report released ahead of the World Economic Forum’s annual meeting in Davos. Billionaire wealth surged to unprecedented levels in 2025, according to a new Oxfam report released ahead of the World Economic Forum at Davos, even as billions worldwide grapple with poverty, hunger, and economic insecurity. With the richest individuals accumulating trillions in a single year and wielding growing political influence, the report has reignited a contentious global debate: are…

This winter, the Himalayas appear strangely stripped of their familiar whiteness. In Uttarakhand, the snow that once settled quietly on peaks, nourished rivers, shaped agricultural rhythms, and anchored cultural memory has largely failed to arrive. What remains are bare slopes and uneasy questions. The winter drought unfolding across the region is not merely an environmental disruption; it marks the fading of a visual and spiritual mystique that has long defined the mountains. Scientists warn that the vanishing snow reflects deeper climatic shifts in the Himalayas, with consequences that will be felt far beyond these fragile heights — from forests and…

In Delhi’s bustling Mandi House, under a simple tree, Sanjana Tiwari—lovingly called Kitab Wali Aunty—has quietly turned a humble book cart into one of the city’s most cherished literary landmarks. Over 25 years ago, with just a high-school education at the time of her marriage and fierce determination, she earned a Master’s degree and began selling Hindi literature on the footpath. Today her modest stall, lit softly and lined with classics, poetry, and rare finds, draws theater artists, poets, writers, students, and dreamers alike. Despite a successful family—a retired journalist husband, a doctor son, a PhD-pursuing daughter, and an IPS…

Discover the explosive world of YouTube in India —home to over 491 million users (the planet’s largest audience, representing nearly 34% of the country’s population and outpacing the US by nearly double). From skyrocketing creator earnings of ₹50–200 per 1,000 views (higher in premium niches like finance and tech) to the latest monetization rules allowing full ad revenue on non-graphic controversial topics, India’s platform has become a true economic engine, paying out billions to creators and fueling millions of jobs. Dive into this ultimate guide for everything you need: updated YPP eligibility and policies, real RPM breakdowns by niche, the…

Three lessons from running comments at The Times of London. By Ben Whitelaw  Ben Whitelaw led the team moderating comments for The Times of London as its former communities editor. Ben is also a media strategy consultant at FT Strategies and the founder of Everything in Moderation, a weekly newsletter charting the forces shaping the future of online speech and the internet. This piece was originally published by New_ Public. In the 2010s, news publishers couldn’t shut their comment sections fast enough. The space “below the line” had become a noisy, thankless place to spend your time, where bile and bad-faith arguments too often…