A U. S. senator has raised serious questions about a recent military operation in the Caribbean. The strike, which took place in September, targeted a suspected drug-trafficking boat. Senator Chris Van Hollen from Maryland suggested that this action might have been a war crime. His argument hinges o
Migrant women often face a tough reality. They struggle to find stable jobs. This puts them at risk of gender-based violence (GBV). Many studies show this problem. But there are big gaps in what we know. A recent review looked at 50 studies. It found that bad jobs make migrant women more likely to f
The Black Sea is heating up, and not just because of the weather. With the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine, things are getting tense for ships sailing in these waters. The Turkish President, Tayyip Erdogan, has spoken out against recent attacks on commercial vessels. He made it clear that the
Venezuela's government has put off a special meeting to talk about setting up a team to look into recent U. S. military actions. These actions targeted boats suspected of moving drugs near Venezuela and in the Pacific Ocean. The meeting was moved to Tuesday, but no one said why it was delayed. The
Venezuela's leader, Nicolas Maduro, is in a tough spot. He wanted to leave his country but had some big asks. He spoke with U. S. President Donald Trump last month. Trump said no to most of what Maduro wanted. Maduro asked for a clean slate. He wanted legal protection for himself and his family. He
A Colorado lawmaker is under the microscope for how he spent campaign cash. Rep. Ron Weinberg is being investigated for possible campaign finance rule breaks. The state's Secretary of State's Office is looking into it after another Republican lawmaker, Rep. Brandi Bradley, filed a complaint. The co
A U. S. Senator has recently asked for a closer look at two popular online shopping sites, Shein and Temu. These sites, known for their cheap clothes and accessories, are facing questions about whether they sell fake or copied products. The Senator wants the U. S. government to investigate if these
In a recent development, a prominent opposition leader in Azerbaijan has been detained ahead of trial. The charges? Attempting to overthrow the president. Ali Karimli, who has been at the helm of the Azerbaijani Popular Front Party for over two decades, is now facing serious allegations. The author
A young soldier, Andrew Wolfe, is holding on tight to life after a shocking attack near the White House. He showed a thumbs-up sign and wiggled his toes when medical staff checked on him. This small sign of hope comes after a terrible event that left another Guardsman, Sarah Beckstrom, dead. The tw
In a twist that has stirred up Israeli politics, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stepped into a courtroom recently, following a bold request for a pardon. This move, backed by former U. S. President Donald Trump, has sparked heated debates and protests. Critics argue that any pardon should come w
