As the war in Gaza continues to divide global opinion, a new United Nations report accusing Israel of grave violations against Palestinian children has reignited questions not only about accountability, but also about the credibility and consistency of international institutions

AS Americans celebrate the nation's glorious unique landmark, turning-point and milestone occasion, its 250th birthday, it's an established reality that the United States is a country that is currently striding though most trying internal strife and challenging global conundrums in which it's deeply involved. But at the same time, the fact is that the USA at its 250th birthday, is the world's greatest economy and a towering military might. That's why America's current President, Donald J. Trump, has put himself at the center of the nation's 250th birthday cerebrations though he may be struggling to 'tip the scales' for building the America of the next 250 years. Trump has made plain his intent on doing a battle with the rest of the world from his unique position of unbeatable strength; he very often threatens and humiliates small entities; remember his one-to-one meeting with Ukraine's Vladamir Zelensky, the beleaguered, war-weary and fatigued from the nearly four-year old war with Russia, and to request for enhanced defence support in war with Moscow. Trump also openly insulted Canada's former prime minister Justin Trudeau when he visited Washington, suggesting Canada's 51st state. Trump also angered India prime minister Narendra Modi when sarcastically branded India as 'dead economy,' knowing fully that India was being openly addressed as the 'world's fastest growing economy.'

Be that as it may, though America's spirited, powerful media outlets are lending their exuberant........

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