Trump’s 20-Point Gaza Peace Plan: A Deep Dive Into What It Means

Donald Trump’s 20-point Gaza peace plan is one of the boldest proposals yet to end the decades-long conflict. Combining ceasefire guarantees, hostage returns, humanitarian aid, and a roadmap for governance, the plan is already reshaping debates in Israel, Gaza, and beyond. But its toughest challenges lie in Hamas’s disarmament, Palestinian self-determination, and regional trust — making it both a historic opportunity and a potential flashpoint.

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Astrology and Empire: How the Sky Governed Mesopotamia

In ancient Mesopotamia, the sky was not just a backdrop — it was a message board from the gods. Kings depended on astrologers to interpret eclipses, comets, and planetary alignments before deciding on wars, harvests, or state rituals. Far from being superstition, this fusion of astronomy and divination became a system of statecraft that legitimized rulers and shaped empires. Babylonian astrology later influenced Persia, Greece, and Rome, making Mesopotamia the birthplace of the political use of the stars.

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Power Is Spreading Fast: How Democratized Biotechnology Threatens Global Security

The tools of modern biology are no longer locked in elite labs — CRISPR, DNA synthesis, and viral engineering are spreading fast. This democratization brings promise for medicine and agriculture but also raises global risks of misuse, accidents, and weak governance. Here’s why the world must pay attention now.

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