Russian President Vladimir Putin survived an assassination attempt on the 15th of September, 2022. This event came approximately a week after a group of politicians in Russia demanded Putin’s resignation from the presidency, due to the military’s loss in Ukraine. The attempted assassination occurred when Putin was traveling in his limousine and the front left wheel was hit with a loud ‘bang’. Putin was unharmed and a number of arrests have been made. Taking all of this into account, it got me thinking: How was the whole concept of assassination brought into the world? And more importantly, Who is the culprit for creating a culture of fear that one may perish from the purposeful actions of others? Let us dive into the different methods of assassination throughout history.
On the 14th of September, 2022, Mahsa Amini - an Iranian woman of Kurdish ethnicity, was arrested by the Guidance Patrol of the Islamic Republic of Iran on the charges of wearing an “improper hijab.” As an Islamic theocracy, Iran had previously implemented a mandatory dress code for women in 1979, according to Ruhollah Khomeini’s interpretation of Islamic law. Additionally, Khomeini further decreed that women would no longer be allowed to enter the workplace or any government office unveiled, as they would be seen as “naked.”
Putin’s recent annexation of the four Ukrainian territories of Luhansk, Donetsk, Zaporizhzhia, and Kherson, which make up roughly 15-20% of Ukrainian territory, has sparked...
What makes menstrual cycles “weird”? After all, it is just a normal body process, right? The National Library of Medicine explains that menstruation “ is normal vaginal bleeding that occurs as part of a woman's monthly cycle. Every month, your body prepares for pregnancy. If no pregnancy occurs, the uterus, or wombs, sheds its lining.” But why is it considered to be such a taboo subject in society if it’s only a part of human biological systems?
Traditionally, women of Southeast Asia are drawn or guided into less academic professions. However, I knew by the time I was 14; I wanted to become an engineer.
When I consider what engineering is, I define it as the application of mathematics and science to solve problems and improve our lives. This concept is non-discriminatory and does not categorize what gender or race you are, but judges individual capabilities to achieve it. However, many female engineers face systemic discrimination and stereotypical beliefs that struck a chord in me.
After Roe vs Wade got overturned by the American Supreme Court in June 2022, all countries around the world have been pushed to look thoroughly at their legal situation concerning abortion rights. It was particularly the case in Italy, when the right coalition, who was running for and most likely to win the upcoming elections on 25th September 2022, was known to have controversial— to say the least— opinions on the topic.
Effective October 26th, new regulations allowing abortions up to 20 weeks stipulate an authorized medical practitioner's approval. This change elaborates on the amendment passed on February 7, 2021, which legalized terminating pregnancy within 12 weeks — the first trimester. Mothers who have been checked for health risks and obtained medical endorsement can now have the procedure done at hospitals or clinics. Some appreciate the stretch in freedom; some argue abortions be allowed at any point of the pregnancy period.
In today’s society, mental health has become an acknowledged issue among adults. Several forms of mental issues have been discovered and treatments have been...
London Bridge has fallen.
After her 70-year reign, Queen Elizabeth II died peacefully at Balmoral Castle at the ripe age of 96 on September 8th; her passing was announced by Buckingham Palace later that evening.
Her son, Prince Charles III at 73, becomes King.
