In a class, by themselves: pupils head back to school

Idris Kaloun, U.S. policy correspondent, sheds light on the challenges of online learning, emphasizing how it exacerbates educational inequalities during the pandemic. Meanwhile, Matthew Valencia discusses Dubai's journey from a fishing village to a financial powerhouse, tackling its struggle against a tarnished reputation in the realm of clean finance. They also explore the surprising resurgence of classic literature, as readers turn to timeless works for comfort amid a turbulent world.