The Fall of Syria’s Regime: The Rise of HTS and the Nation’s Uncertain Future

Syria’s fall reshaped the region, from Assad’s collapse to HTS’s rise. This article examines the battles, alliances, and human costs defining a decade of war and the uncertain path to recovery.

Campus Updates

The latest events of the semester at NYU Abu Dhabi.

Student Protests Take Over Serbia - What Is Happening?

Serbia’s student-led protests call into spotlight corruption, autocracy, and surveillance prompted by a tragic railway station collapse that claimed 15 lives.

UnitedHealthcare CEO Shooting Explained

The targeted attack on Brian Thompson by current primary suspect Luigi Mangione shook the United States with, surprisingly, mostly non-conflicting responses from the public.

Li Beirut

“Nothing is very constant in Beirut. Certainly not dreams. But despair isn’t constant either. Beirut is a city to be loved and hated a thousand times a day. Every day. It is exhausting, but it is also beautiful.” – Nasri Atallah

U.S. Mission Speaker Kerry Duggan at NYUAD

Leading climate innovator and sustainability activist Kerry Duggan visits NYU Abu Dhabi for an inspirational conversation with the university’s community.

Maccabi Football Fans Clash with Locals in Amsterdam

Fans of the Maccabi Tel Aviv football team started violent clashes in the streets of Amsterdam, while in the city for the UEFA Europa League match.

NYUAD Open Campus Day 2024

The annual Open Campus Day at NYUAD took place over the past weekend with many prospective students and their families visiting the Saadiyat campus.

New Zealand MP Leads Haka in Parliament

Hana-Rāwhiti Maipi-Clarke started a haka against a controversial bill that entered New Zealand’s parliament, which threatens Maori rights.

Worried about Project 2025?

Following the re-election of Donald Trump, social media is flooded with concerns over Project 2025. What is Project 2025 exactly?

Singapore Fintech Festival 2024: Shaping the Future of Financial Technology

From AI and quantum breakthroughs to transformative asset tokenization and blockchain lending, the Singapore Fintech Festival 2024 showcased global innovation.

COP29 Week 1: Political Feuds and Missed Targets Overshadow Ambitions

COP29 in Baku began with hopes of securing $1 trillion for vulnerable nations but quickly descended into disputes, high-profile absences, and unmet promises. What will follow?

Battle of the Bands 2024

The annual music event of NYUAD once again made students, faculty and their friends dance.

U.S. Presidential Election 2024

A breakdown of the pivotal 2024 U.S. elections: what happened on Nov. 4?

Turning Point or Status Quo? Unpacking Moldova's 2024 Election Results

Moldova’s 2024 elections mark a historic shift as pro-European President Maia Sandu wins reelection amid intense foreign interference claims. A razor-thin referendum in favor of EU membership showcases Moldova's divided path toward a European future.