Greece has recently put new rules in place to stop people from protesting near a famous war memorial in Athens. This memorial, called the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, is a big paved area with a statue of a fallen warrior. It's been a popular spot for protests, especially during the country's debt cr
In a surprising turn of events, Israel's parliament has given the initial green light to a bill that would extend Israeli law to the occupied West Bank. This move is seen as a step towards annexation, a highly contentious issue as Palestinians claim this land for their future state. The vote took p
Ukraine is pushing back against Europe's proposed conditions on a massive loan backed by frozen Russian assets. The country argues that it needs full control over how to use the $163 billion to defend itself, rebuild, and compensate victims. Some European nations want to limit the loan's use to buy
In a twist of events, the Trump administration is pushing to remove the last legal hurdle preventing them from sending National Guard troops to Portland. This move comes right after a higher court overturned an earlier order that had stopped the administration from using Oregon's National Guard in t
North Korea has fired some short-range missiles, the first time in five months. This happened just before a big meeting in South Korea, where leaders like the U. S. President and others were expected to talk. The missiles flew about 350 kilometers (220 miles) northeast but didn't land in the sea. S
In a surprising turn of events, former President Donald Trump hinted that he might ask for $230 million from the Justice Department. This money would be compensation for past investigations he believes were unfair. Trump mentioned this during a chat with reporters, saying he didn't know much about t
Arizona's top legal official has taken the U. S. House of Representatives to court. The issue? The refusal to swear in a newly elected Democratic congresswoman. The delay is tied to a government shutdown. The attorney general argues that this is a clear violation of the congresswoman's rights. The
A presidential pick for a key government role stepped back after facing strong opposition. The nominee, chosen by President Donald Trump, decided to pull out of the running. He realized he didn't have enough backing from his own party to secure the job. The position was for the Office of Special Co
A planned meeting between President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Hungary has been put on hold. This comes after Trump initially said the meeting would happen soon. Now, a White House official says there are no plans for a meeting "in the immediate future. " This change of pla
Christopher Moynihan, a 34-year-old man, found himself in trouble again after being arrested for threatening to kill House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries. This is not his first run-in with the law. He was part of the group that stormed the U. S. Capitol in 2021 and was later pardoned by President T
