Alain Gresh is a French journalist and writer who has been a prominent commentator on the Middle East for over four decades. He was born in Cairo in 1940 to a French father and an Egyptian mother, and he grew up in both Egypt and France. Gresh studied at the Sorbonne and the Institut d’études […]
The decision to reauthorize the use of glyphosate in agriculture for a period of 10 years by the European Commission on November 16 has sparked a flurry of reactions in France. The Commission’s move comes due to the lack of consensus among the 27 EU member states, where a majority of 15 states representing at […]
Monkeypox, a rare viral disease with origins in animals, has recently gained attention for its potential to jump from wildlife to humans, echoing concerns reminiscent of past pandemics. Caused by the monkeypox virus, a relative of the smallpox virus, this infectious disease presents a unique set of challenges for public health authorities and scientists. Understanding […]
French President Emmanuel Macron has urged Israel to halt the killing of infants, women, and the elderly in Gaza, echoing increasing international pressure, including calls from the US, for greater efforts to safeguard Palestinian civilians. Macron’s plea coincided with Doctors Without Borders expressing extreme concern about the perilous situation at al-Shifa hospital, the largest medical […]
In the wake of Israeli airstrikes on Gaza, the devastating consequences are felt most profoundly in the stories of families torn apart and lives forever altered. For Fares Alghoul, a journalist now residing in Canada, the nightmare began with a late-night call informing him of the destruction of a relative’s home. Cut off from the […]
In an era of increasing environmental challenges and social division, Craigslist stands out as a beacon of hope, demonstrating the power of small, local actions to create a more sustainable and compassionate world. Craigslist’s decentralized approach to buying and selling promotes localized transactions, reducing carbon emissions and fostering a sense of community. By facilitating the […]