Israel is planning to control the flow of people in and out of Gaza through the Rafah border crossing with Egypt. This crossing is the main way for the 2 million people living in Gaza to enter or leave. The border is expected to open soon, but Israel wants to make sure more people leave Gaza than en
The U. S. Commerce Department has seen a change in leadership within a key office focused on tech security. Elizabeth "Liz" Cannon, who headed the Information and Communications Technology and Services (ICTS) office, has stepped down. This office, established in 2022, was tasked with investigating t
The Trump administration has put an end to federal funding for research projects that use tissue from aborted fetuses. This decision was announced by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and took effect right away. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) will no longer use its funds for
The EU is raising eyebrows over U. S. President Donald Trump's new Board of Peace. This board, led by Trump himself, has a broad scope and some unique rules. For instance, member states can only stay on the board permanently if they pay a hefty fee of $1 billion. This has sparked concerns about powe
Donald Trump, now 79, has been open about his health lately. He recently shared that he takes more aspirin than his doctors suggest. He thinks it helps his blood flow better. But doctors say that's not how aspirin works. It doesn't make blood thinner. Instead, it stops clots from forming. Trump's d
Albania and Bulgaria are stepping onto the global stage in a big way. They've both decided to join the "Board of Peace, " an initiative started by U. S. President Donald Trump. This move is all about resolving conflicts around the world. In Albania, lawmakers gave the green light to join the Board
The U. S. is making big changes to its energy loans. Nearly $84 billion in clean energy projects, approved under the previous administration, are being cut or revised. This move shows a clear shift in focus. Fossil fuels and nuclear energy are now getting more support. Meanwhile, subsidies for wind
The focus on Arctic security is heating up. Finland's president, Alexander Stubb, is pushing for a solid plan to be ready by the NATO summit in Turkey this July. This comes after the U. S. made a deal to calm tensions about Greenland's future. The U. S. president, Donald Trump, recently announced t
France's sports minister has spoken out about the recent U. S. deal involving Greenland and its potential impact on the upcoming World Cup. Marina Ferrari, the French Minister of Sports, Youth and Community Life, made it clear that France has no plans to boycott the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which is set
Utah's governor, Spencer Cox, is all set to share his vision for the state in a big speech. This event marks the start of the 2026 legislative session. He plans to talk about some big topics. One is a new place for people who don't have homes. Another is making it easier to build houses. He also wan
