Investigation of fraud and questions surrounding ownership arise at The Jewish Chronicle

Investigation of fraud and questions surrounding ownership arise at The Jewish Chronicle

Columnists​​ Jonathan Freedland, Hadley Freeman and David Aaronovitch have recently broken relations with the United Kingdom’s Jewish Chronicle, the world's oldest Jewish newspaper, after the publication faced accusations of false reporting. According to The Forward, the most prominent Jewish newspaper in the United States, the resignations are due to allegations that some of the paper’s stories about the Israel-Hamas war were fabricated to fall in line with comments made by Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu. 


Mount Holyoke students return from studying abroad in Japan

Mount Holyoke students return from studying abroad in Japan

On Oct. 1, four Mount Holyoke College students who recently returned from studying abroad gathered in Ciruti 109 to present their experiences at the Japan Study Abroad Information Session. While the experience of studying abroad isn’t an uncommon one at the College — over 40% of students will have studied abroad by the time they cross the stage at Commencement — only seven of the over 150 study abroad programs available to Mount Holyoke College students are located in Japan. Mount Holyoke News interviewed two of the students who presented to understand their experiences, stories and takeaways from studying in Japan.


How Thailand is changing the game for queer rights

How Thailand is changing the game for queer rights


 Thousands of people took to the streets in Bangkok, Thailand, on June 1, 2024, decked out in colorful makeup, brandishing rainbow flags and cheering their support for pride. But something was different this year. The crowd of activists was waiting with bated breath for an announcement over a quarter-century in the making that could change their lives: same-sex marriage would finally be legalized in their country. It would take four more months, until the end of September, when Thailand’s King Maha Vajiralongkorn gave his assent and made it official. 


Lower house of the Mexican legislature passes judicial reform plan

Lower house of the Mexican legislature passes judicial reform plan

In Mexico, judges may soon be chosen by ballot. On Sept. 4, the lower house of Mexico’s Congress passed a proposal that would redesign the entire judiciary of Mexico, according to the New York Times. The plan would allow almost all of the country’s judges — more than 7,000 — to be elected by voters, be they at the federal, state or local level. Currently, the Mexican president appoints judges by virtue of their qualifications and training.

The I word: how immigration policy is impacting elections in 2024

The I word: how immigration policy is impacting elections in 2024

The stars have aligned in 2024: around half of the global population is living in a country going through an election cycle, according to the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. Immigration and migration policy have been key issues throughout several campaigns across the globe. In this article, Mount Holyoke News will explore how individual countries and their leaders are navigating the topic of immigration politically during their election cycles.

What to know about Masoud Pezeshkian, Iran’s new reformist president

What to know about Masoud Pezeshkian, Iran’s new reformist president

Reformist candidate Masoud Pezeshkian defeated ultraconservative Saeed Jalili in a runoff on July 5, 2024, winning Iran’s presidential election, according to AP News. The win comes at a time when Iran has received significant international attention due to its strict religious domestic policy and anti-Israel foreign policy. This election’s result may signify a shift in politics for Iran.

“The forgotten tragedy:” Sudan’s civil war leads to humanitarian crisis, affecting millions

“The forgotten tragedy:” Sudan’s civil war leads to humanitarian crisis, affecting millions

For over a year, the civil war in Sudan has terrorized civilians and led to an expanding humanitarian crisis affecting the entire nation.

On April 15, 2023, fighting escalated between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the paramilitary group Rapid Support Forces.This has caused more than 8.6 million people in Sudan to be displaced internally and externally as refugees, according to the United Nations Refugee Agency. Essential services are also under attack, leaving communities without healthcare options.

World leaders come together for 2024 G7 Summit in Italy

World leaders come together for 2024 G7 Summit in Italy

It was a game of who’s who at Borgo Egnazia resort, where the 2024 G7 Summit was held in the town of Fasano, Apulia in southern Italy. The event was a gathering of various world leaders and important figures on the world stage.

From June 13 to 15, the G7 Summit brought together all seven member states, including the U.S., France, Canada, Japan, Germany, Italy and the U.K. This year, that leader was Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, according to the summit’s website.

Global incumbents face losses as voters across the world demand change

Global incumbents face losses as voters across the world demand change

2024 has been, and continues to be, a big year for elections. At least 64 countries will have participated in national elections by the end of December, with roughly half of the world’s population as constituents.

Just in the last month, numerous crucial elections took place, overwhelmingly resulting in incumbents losing their positions across the globe. 

Vietnamese billionaire sentenced to death in the country’s biggest fraud case

Vietnamese billionaire sentenced to death in the country’s biggest fraud case

In a landmark decision that has sent shockwaves through Vietnam’s legal and financial sectors, Trương Mỹ Lan, a prominent billionaire and former chairperson of a major conglomerate, has been sentenced to death for her involvement in the largest fraud case in the country’s history, the Associated Press reported. 

Yolanda Arroyo Pizarro visits Mount Holyoke College, discusses Afro-Puerto Rican feminism

Yolanda Arroyo Pizarro visits Mount Holyoke College, discusses Afro-Puerto Rican feminism

Yolanda Arroyo Pizarro, an Afro-Puerto Rican activist and writer, graced Mount Holyoke College and the surrounding community with facilitated discussions around Puerto Rico and the importance of her movement: the Ancestras — Spanish for ancestors. 

Taiwan hit by largest earthquake in quarter of a century

Taiwan hit by largest earthquake in quarter of a century

Taiwan was rocked by a magnitude 7.4 earthquake that killed nine people and injured over 1,000. The earthquake struck Hualien County on April 3, BBC News reported. The earthquake was the largest to hit Taiwan in 25 years and caused tsunami alerts in Japan and the Philippines. In September 1999, the island was struck by a 7.6 magnitude earthquake that killed 2,400 people.  

Thailand could become the first Southeast Asian country to legalize same-sex marriage

Thailand could become the first Southeast Asian country to legalize same-sex marriage

In a landmark decision, Thailand is poised to become the first country in Southeast Asia to legalize same-sex marriage and the third in Asia, after Taiwan and Nepal, TIME magazine reported. This move marks a significant step forward for LGBTQ+ rights in Thailand.

Doctors' strike grips South Korea: Patients struggle as negotiations stall

Doctors' strike grips South Korea: Patients struggle as negotiations stall

South Korea’s healthcare system faces a significant upheaval as doctors continue their strike, demanding better pay and working conditions. The ongoing protest has raised concerns about the accessibility and quality of healthcare services for millions of citizens.

The strike started in early February in response to a government proposal to increase the admissions quota for medical schools, The New York Times reported. The government had aimed to address the shortage of doctors in key professions; however, doctors have fiercely criticized the move, saying that it does not address the long-standing structural problems of the medical field, according to Euronews Health.

Kate Middleton announces cancer diagnosis, quieting disinformation on her whereabouts

Kate Middleton announces cancer diagnosis, quieting disinformation on her whereabouts

After weeks of international speculation about her whereabouts and well-being, Catherine, Princess of Wales, also known affectionately by the public as Princess Kate, announced her cancer diagnosis, The New York Times reported. 

In a video recorded by BBC Studios, the princess explained that after undergoing surgery in January, doctors discovered cancer growths. Since then, she has begun preventative chemotherapy. She did not specify the type of cancer she was diagnosed with and asked for privacy for her and her family to navigate these circumstances. 

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