In the West Bank, small groups of settlers are making big moves. They start with a few temporary homes and grow into large communities. This growth often comes at the expense of Palestinians, who are driven off their land. The settlers use violence to take control. They set fires and throw stones. T
The Israeli government has taken a step that has left many families upset. They approved a plan to investigate the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack. But this plan is not what the families of the victims wanted. They had hoped for an independent investigation. Instead, the government will pick the peopl
Myanmar's military, the Tatmadaw, is trying to gain control through elections after failing to do so through force. The junta chief, Min Aung Hlaing, recently urged voters to support candidates who align with the military's interests. This move comes nearly five years after the military took power i
Thailand's political scene is heating up as Anutin Charnvirakul, the current caretaker leader, is set to run for prime minister in the upcoming February elections. His party, Bhumjaithai, has thrown their support behind him, hoping to ride a wave of national pride sparked by recent border tensions w
Encinitas City Council is facing a tough time. There's a lot of anger and disrespect happening. It's not a new problem, but it's getting worse. Back in 2006, things were just as bad. A council member at the time, Teresa Arballo Barth, worked hard to change that. She made an effort to treat everyone
Ben Sasse, the former University of Florida president, recently shared some tough news. He has stage 4 pancreatic cancer. This means the cancer has spread to other parts of his body. It's a serious diagnosis, and it's not easy to treat. Sasse is known for his work in politics and education. Before
Kittery and York, the oldest towns in Maine, have finally settled a border dispute that started way back in the 1600s. The issue popped up again a few years ago when a developer bought land near Route 1, right where the two towns meet. York thought the border was a straight line, but Kittery believ
The U. S. has been cracking down on tankers carrying Venezuelan oil. This has caused major problems for Venezuela's oil industry. The country relies heavily on oil exports for income. President Nicolás Maduro is finding it tough to cope with the U. S. pressure. The U. S. has targeted three tankers
Farmers across the UK are breathing a sigh of relief. The government has changed its mind about a plan to tax inherited farmland. Initially, they wanted to tax farms worth over £1 million. Now, they've raised that limit to £2. 5 million. This change came after months of protests from farmers and som
Yemen's civil war has been going on for a long time. It started in 2014 when the Houthis took over the capital. Things got worse in 2015 when a Saudi-led coalition got involved. Since then, the fighting has caused a lot of suffering. Recently, there's a bit of good news. The Houthis and the Saudi-b
