October 2018
The Largest NATO Exercise Since the Cold War Begins
NATO has launched its largest military exercise since the Cold War, involving tens of thousands of troops from 29 member countries plus Finland and Sweden,…
Zhila Masoud: Critics Say My Poetry Has Enriched the Swedish Language
Zhila Masoud, an Iranian-Swedish poet, was recently appointed to the Nobel Literature Committee, surprising many, including herself. Despite her significant body of work, she remains…
A Fresh Breeze in the Nobel Literature Committee; Interview with Zhila Masoud
Zhila Masoud, an Iranian-Swedish poet, has been appointed as a new member of the Swedish Academy, making her the first person of foreign descent to…
Increasing Presence of Women in the Lebanese Army
The Lebanese Army is experiencing an increase in female participation, with plans for women to eventually engage in field operations. Additionally, Lubna Al-Olayan has become…
Three Scientists from the US, Canada, and France Win the 2018 Nobel Prize in Physics
Three scientists, Arthur Ashkin, Donna Strickland, and Gérard Mourou, won the 2018 Nobel Prize in Physics for their groundbreaking research in laser technology, which has…
Nobel Prize in Medicine Awarded to Two Cancer Researchers from the USA and Japan
The 2018 Nobel Prize in Medicine was awarded to James Allison and Tasuku Honjo for their groundbreaking research in cancer immunotherapy, which has revolutionized cancer…