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When we think about corruption, we tend to see it as just an issue of morality and compliance with the law, about a politician taking advantage of his position in the structures of government to get more personal wealth, stealing from the people they are meant to serve and represent and, in the case of democratic countries, got them to power through the popular vote in the first place. But corruption isn´t just about the law or politics, it also affects our daily lives in a n

Social Classes, as we currently know them, appear with the Industrial Revolution and the capitalist economic model. With the economic, technological and social changes that have happened after that point have meant that social classes are no longer fixed, with the help of government intervention (in education, health, etc.) and thanks to hard work and the betterment of working conditions by the business owners, families could “climb up the social ladder”, an expression used t

Scroll long enough on Instagram or Tiktok, and you’ll stumble into a mini-protest; a stitched video calling out injustice, or a trending hashtag fighting for attention between memes and matcha cookie recipes. Activism today is very different from 30 years ago, it doesn’t start with a march or revolution but with a swipe, post or comment.  Social media hasn’t just changed how we communicate; but rewired how we fight for change. Depending on who you ask, it’s either the greates

As climate change increases, its impacts are reshaping not just ecosystems but also the global labor market. Around the world, there are rising temperatures, severe droughts, flooding, and extreme weather events are displacing millions of people worldwide, creating drastic climate migration. For countries in the Gulf, like Kuwait, which rely heavily on migrant labor, this emerging trend is an economic challenge.  Globally, climate-induced displacement is no longer a concern t

Gucci’s story reads like a mixtape that somehow blends old-school elegance with relentless reinvention — a brand that’s been strutting through the fashion world for over a century without losing its spark. Founded in 1921 by Guccio Gucci in Florence, the company began not with glittering runways but with leather goods inspired by the refined travelers Guccio observed while working in London hotels. He took that vibe — the polished luggage, the effortless class — and brought i

Nutrien, a global giant in nitrogen fertilisers, announced its controlled shutdown of operations in the Republic of Trinidad in October of 2025. This has led to the unemployment of approximately 600 workers within the country. The decision was made due to the intractable impasse with Trinidad’s National Energy Corporation (NEC) and related disputes over port access fees, compounded by unreliable and uneconomic natural gas supply. While such industrial closures are seldom isol

The Republic of Trinidad and Tobago’s Carnival is both a vibrant, cultural spectacle and a formidable economic engine which drives growth across multiple sectors. Annually, this festival catalyses tourism, stimulates creative industries, and creates employment opportunities. This makes it a cornerstone of the country’s non-energy economy. Tourism and Foreign Exchange Earnings Carnival provides an increase in tourist arrivals and visitor spending as one of its major economic b