fact or fiction
Is it a fact or is it merely fiction? Fact or Fiction explores the lesser known truths in the corporate culture of Journal.
The Gels of My Life: A Ritual of Survival and Strength
Sitting here in Paris, watching the rain wash the city streets, I am struck by how much of our lives we spend trying to stay clean—not just on the outside, but within. The water hits the limestone buildings of this ancient city, and I think about the layers we apply to ourselves to withstand the weather of life. In a world of clinical solutions and quick fixes, I realized that my survival has been a series of rituals. I call them the "gels" of my life.
By Magma Star28 days ago in Journal
Spain Defies Washington: Pedro Sánchez Rejects U.S. Pressure Over Iran Strikes
In a moment that is rapidly becoming one of the most talked-about geopolitical developments of the year, Pedro Sánchez, Prime Minister of Spain, delivered a firm and carefully worded message to the United States on March 4: Spain will not support military escalation against Iran.
By Waqar Khan29 days ago in Journal
Why America Attacked Iran
“America Just Struck Iran — And the World Is Holding Its Breath” The United States and Israel are now engaged in direct military action against the Islamic Republic of Iran — a dramatic escalation that marks one of the most consequential shifts in American foreign policy in decades. The conflict, which erupted at the end of February 2026, has already reshaped geopolitics in the Middle East and sparked widespread debate over Washington’s objectives and justifications.
By Zakir Ullahabout a month ago in Journal
The Empty Locker
I didn’t know his name at first. I only knew the silence. It was a Tuesday in October. The high school hallway buzzed with its usual chaos—backpacks slamming, laughter echoing, sneakers squeaking on linoleum. But one locker stayed shut. No one leaned against it. No one dropped off homework. Just a quiet space where a boy should have been.
By KAMRAN AHMADabout a month ago in Journal
The Suitcase in the Hallway
I didn’t pack lightly. The suitcase sat by the door for three days—half-full, then overflowing, then emptied again. I kept adding things I thought I’d need: my favorite coffee mug, the photo from last summer, the sweater that still smelled like home. Then I’d take them out, convinced they were too heavy, too sentimental, too much.
By KAMRAN AHMADabout a month ago in Journal
The Couple We All Watched Grow Up
I didn’t know them. But I felt like I did. For over a decade, they were part of my life—not as celebrities, but as characters in a story I watched unfold in real time. I saw them at seventeen, awkward and bright-eyed on red carpets, fumbling through interviews, hiding smiles behind their hands. I saw them navigate fame, heartbreak, and the slow, steady work of becoming adults—all while the world watched, judged, and claimed ownership of their journey.
By KAMRAN AHMADabout a month ago in Journal
Why I Believe "Man-Flu" Could be Real.
I’ve spent the last four days ill! A sore throat that felt like razor blades was passing through as I swallowed water or food. A cough that burns my chest and brings up some questionable Mucus. A bright red nose from blowing it every 10 minutes. It hasn’t been an easy week, that’s for sure. But as most women do, I’ve got up and still carried on, still needed to get those school runs done, take my daughter to a birthday party, clean the house, and feed the family. It’s what we do, no matter how we are feeling. But it made me think. When my partner is ill, he is really ill. He gets a high fever, chills, sweats constantly, coughs, and can barely move from the bed. No way could he keep doing the things I’ve had to do over the past week. But I can see it's real; he isn’t being dramatic or craving attention. Truth be told, he would rather be left alone when he’s in that state, so it made me wonder: Is the old saying of “Man-Flu” a real thing? Or are women just more resilient?
By Mollie Blackman about a month ago in Journal
Iran–Israel–U.S. War 2026: Gulf Cities on Edge as Missiles, Drones, and Airstrikes Shake the Middle East
The Middle East is once again at the center of global tension as the conflict between Iran, Israel, and the United States has escalated dramatically in 2026. In the past few days, coordinated airstrikes, ballistic missile launches, and drone attacks have pushed the region into one of its most dangerous moments in years. Gulf cities such as Abu Dhabi and Dubai have felt the shockwaves, while global markets and oil prices react to the rising instability.
By Waqar Khanabout a month ago in Journal
The Numbers Behind the Name: Echos News ZA
Got myself into blogging, again. So I dusted my desk, laptop in front of me, cup of fresh tea. I searched for my blog account which had been sitting there for years — blank. Instead of writing a blog like everyone else, a News Hub idea came to me, and it sounded nice. Suddenly, a name appeared: ECHOS.
By Vongani Bandiabout a month ago in Journal
