Mount Holyoke College hosts Italian Consulate education directors

Mount Holyoke College hosts Italian Consulate education directors

As part of an ongoing mission to strengthen the offerings of Mount Holyoke College’s Italian department, the College recently hosted two education directors from nearby Italian consulates. Ivana Marroncelli, education office director at the Consulate General of Italy in Boston, and Patrizia Calanchini Monti, education office director at the Consulate General of Italy in Philadelphia, visited Mount Holyoke’s campus on Nov. 20 to participate in the Five College Pedagogy Symposium in the Ciruti Language Center, as well as familiarize themselves with the College’s current Italian program and its historical ties to Italian history.

Riots erupt in Dublin after a knife attack that injured 3 children

Riots erupt in Dublin after a knife attack that injured 3 children

Police in Dublin, Ireland, arrested 34 people on the evening of Nov. 23 after riots erupted in the city, the Associated Press reported. According to BBC News, the largest-ever number of riot-trained police in Irish history were deployed, with officers coming from all over the country to quell the unrest of an estimated 500 people participating in the riots.

Online recruiters trick Cubans into fighting in Russia’s war

Online recruiters trick Cubans into fighting in Russia’s war

In recent months, online personalities have been recruiting Cuban nationals to fight for Russia in the war with Ukraine through platforms such as Facebook and WhatsApp. While initially promised money and employment, they are then forced to the front lines of the war upon arriving in Russia, CNN reported.

Portugal’s 119th prime minister resigns abruptly amidst corruption allegations

Portugal’s 119th prime minister resigns abruptly amidst corruption allegations

A widespread corruption inquiry caused Portugal’s prime minister, António Costa, to resign on Nov. 7. His unexpected resignation occurred after police searched government buildings and offices, including the office of Costa’s chief of staff, as part of an investigation into government corruption.

Sex education initiatives in India break cultural taboos

Sex education initiatives in India break cultural taboos

While discussion around sex education in India has continually evolved, the topic still remains largely taboo.

Mainstream sexual education has taken a backseat in the schooling system, and such conversations lack acceptance in most sections of society. However, recent efforts by the Indian government, independent content creators and startup companies to make sexual health information more accessible are changing how sexual education is perceived in the country.

King Charles III visits Kenya for first time as king

King Charles III visits Kenya for first time as king

King Charles III and Queen Consort Camilla of the United Kingdom made their first visit to Kenya as ruling monarchs in late October. This is the first Commonwealth country the king has visited since ascending to the throne in 2022 following the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, BBC News reported. There has been recent speculation about whether the king would address the violent history of British colonialism in Kenya and issue a formal apology.

Venezuela has first opposition primary election in 11 years

Venezuela has first opposition primary election in 11 years

In the face of Venezuela’s first opposition primary election in 11 years, the United States made a deal with Venezuela that involved lifting sanctions on oil exports. This deal demanded a fair election for opposing parties, but sitting President Nicolás Maduro refused. However, on Oct. 26, 2023, María Corina Machado was declared the winner of the presidential primary election, Reuters reported. According to Al Jazeera, the former lawmaker will be running against current President Maduro in a general election in late 2024.

‘Middle East Crisis’ panel leads to tensions on campus

‘Middle East Crisis’ panel leads to tensions on campus

Significant tension filled the air as students, faculty and staff arrived at Hooker Auditorium to attend “Middle East Crisis: Implications for Israel, Palestine, and U.S. Policy in the Region,” a panel discussion on Oct. 24. A campus Public Safety and Service officer stood at the door, and as attendees entered they were greeted by large signs stating that no recording of any kind was allowed.

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2023 Cricket World Cup in India breaks viewership records

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One of the world’s most popular sports is having a big moment.

Since Oct. 5, the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup has been in full swing. Held every four years, this year, the Cricket World Cup is being hosted by India. Spread throughout 10 cities, the World Cup is set to give a boost to the Indian economy, according to CNBC.

Japanese Supreme court rules sterilization of transgender people unconstitutional

The Supreme Court of Japan recently declared that the country’s requirement forcing transgender individuals to undergo sterilization to formally change their gender on the Japanese family registry certificate is unconstitutional. 

Bed bugs become most talked-about accessory at Paris Fashion Week 2023

Bed bugs become most talked-about accessory at Paris Fashion Week 2023

Paris has been facing a bed bug infestation since just before Fashion Week 2023, Condé Nast Traveler reported — and pest sightings have not been limited to homes. Bed bugs have been reported in movie theaters, hospitals and trains. While there isn’t a specific known source for the outbreak, it may have something to do with Paris being one of the most visited cities in the world — the last few years have seen record-breaking numbers of travelers.

Polish election ends eight year long conservative majority

Polish election ends eight year long conservative majority

This past week, thousands of people, many of them women and youths, turned out to the polls in record numbers, taking the Poland election into their own hands to oust the conservative Law and Order party, also known as the PiS.

Hamas attacks Israel, leads to fears of increased destabilization

Hamas attacks Israel, leads to fears of increased destabilization

A surprise military attack on Israel by the militant group Hamas has prompted a declaration of war by Israel. On Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023, at 6:30 a.m. local time, Hamas fired rockets into central and southern Israel, although, as ABC News reported, the exact number is disputed — Israel claims 2,200 while Hamas has said 5,000. At the same time, bulldozers driven by Hamas militants tore down a section of the fence surrounding Gaza, allowing Hamas militants into southern Israel.

Iraqi TikToker murdered in Baghdad amid rising LGBTQ+ targeted violence

Iraqi TikToker murdered in Baghdad amid rising LGBTQ+ targeted violence

Violence against gender-nonconforming people has led to new bloodshed in Iraq. According to CNN, on Sept. 25, 2023, Tiktok influencer Noor Alsaffar, who went by the social media name “Noor BM,” was fatally shot. The shooter has not been publicly confirmed.

Refugees from Nagorno-Karabakh face humanitarian crisis

Refugees from Nagorno-Karabakh face humanitarian crisis

Over 100,000 Nagorno-Karabakh refugees had crossed the Armenia-Azerbaijan border into Armenia as of Sept. 24, 2023, Armenpress reported. Only 34,607 of those refugees had been accepted by the government for accommodation. As of Sept. 24, Armenia had space to accommodate only 40,000 people from the Nagorno-Karab region of Azerbaijan, according to Reuters.

The United Nations begins its 78th General Assembly Session

The United Nations begins its 78th General Assembly Session

Tensions ran high at a recent United Nations meeting in New York City, where discussions about climate disasters, the ongoing war in Ukraine and the absence of several prominent world leaders divided delegates. During the week of Sept. 18, world leaders gathered for the U.N.’s 78th General Assembly Session. According to The New York Times, only one of the world leaders of the five permanent members of the Security Council, President Joe Biden of the United States, attended.

Relations between Canada and India become tense after the murder of prominent Sikh-Canadian activist

Relations between Canada and India become tense after the murder of prominent Sikh-Canadian activist

The murder of a prominent Sikh-Canadian activist has sparked worldwide protest, as many believe the Indian government may be responsible for the attack. On June 18, 2023, Sikh-Canadian activist Hardeep Singh Nijar was murdered while outside a Sikh temple in a city in British Columbia, Canada, according to Al Jazeera. BBC News reported that Nijar was fatally shot by two masked gunmen while in his truck. The following month, protests began in Toronto and around the world in opposition to what is believed to be the Indian government’s involvement in Nijar’s murder.

Five key takeaways from the G20 Summit

Five key takeaways from the G20 Summit

From Sept. 9-10, the 18th annual Group of 20 Summit — an intergovernmental platform that includes 20 of the world’s largest economies — took place in New Delhi, India. Its members include 19 sovereign states alongside the European Union and the African Union. This group accounts  for nearly two-thirds of the global population, as well as over 75 percent of worldwide trade and 85 percent of global GDP, according to the G20 Secretariat. It was founded in 1999 following the Asian financial crisis as a call to facilitate global economic cooperation.

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