Our age is defined not by conversationalists seeking truth together through meaningful debate and discussion. Rather, it is dominated by slurs, slogans, and political catchphrases.

The incident, along with its ripple effects, lays bare a double-failing of the Belgian system: its inadequacy to deal with potentially dangerous individuals and a demoralised law enforcement on the verge of rebellion.

A key consideration—and main reason for the hold-up—is Russia’s demand that restrictions on its exports of agricultural products be lifted; in the pursuit of that goal, Russia is using its participation as a bargaining chip.

Graz’s audit office director warns that the city council may be disempowered, leaving leadership in the hands of a government commissary. New elections may be pending for 2023.

NGO ships, referred to by some as “migrant taxis,” have brought 10,000 foreign nationals, most of whom originated in North Africa, to European soil this year, with the vast majority landing in Italy.

“This war in Ukraine is not in the interest of European countries, certainly not of France, [but] perhaps of the Americans,” General Pierre de Villiers said.

After Belgium, France, and Greece, England could be the next country hit by strikes.

Firmly dedicated to expanding its high-speed train network, China has just opened a test facility for the so-called ‘electromagnetic sled,’ a magnetic levitation train capable of reaching speeds of 1,030 kilometers per hour.

It was with Kublai Khan that the Mongol experiment would find its highest expression. He neither replaced nor remained apart from Chinese culture; he made it the center of his political project and offered China a national state.