A fragile truce between Israel and Iran seems to be holding, but tensions remain high. The ceasefire, which started on Tuesday after 12 days of conflict, has given a glimmer of hope for lasting peace. However, Iran has made it clear that it won’t abandon its nuclear program, and its parliament is pu
At a recent NATO meeting, the US President shared his thoughts on Ukraine and defense spending. He admitted that finding a peaceful solution for Ukraine is tougher than he expected. He said, "This is harder than anyone would think. Putin is more stubborn than I thought. It's tougher than other confl
Zohran Mamdani, a 33-year-old state assemblymember, has taken the New York City political scene by storm. He's leading the Democratic mayoral primary race, surprising many with his sudden rise. Mamdani's campaign has resonated with younger voters and first-time primary participants, thanks to his in
During a recent congressional hearing, it was revealed that Voice of America (VOA) may have been used to broadcast President Donald Trump's message to Iranians in Farsi during U. S. military strikes. This disclosure has sparked concerns about the traditionally independent news service's role and int
A court in South Africa recently stopped the burial of Zambia's former leader, Edgar Lungu, just as it was about to happen. This unexpected decision came after a church service for mourners had already ended. The halt is the latest in a long argument between Lungu's family and the Zambian government
Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a legal resident of the U. S. , is in a tough spot. He was deported by mistake and then brought back, only to face serious charges. Now, a judge is deciding what happens next. The government says it was an error when they sent him to El Salvador. But now, Abrego is accused of
In a bold move, legal representatives from over 20 states and Washington, D. C. , have taken the Trump administration to court. Their target? Billions of dollars in funding cuts that hit everything from crime prevention to food security and scientific research. The lawsuit, filed in Boston, is a di
In Gaza, a heated debate is happening about how aid is being delivered. The U. N. agency helping Palestinian refugees, led by Philippe Lazzarini, has strong words for a new aid group backed by the U. S. and Israel. Lazzarini calls it a "death trap, " saying it's causing more harm than good. People
The Federal Reserve, led by Chair Jerome Powell, is in a tough spot. The economy is a bit of a mystery right now, and Powell wants to wait and see how things play out before making any moves with interest rates. This puts him at odds with President Trump, who's been pushing for rate cuts ASAP. Powe
A recent proposal to sell off over 3. 2 million acres of federal land in the Western U. S. has hit a roadblock. The Senate parliamentarian ruled that the plan, put forward by Senator Mike Lee, breaks the chamber's rules. This move has sparked a debate about who should control these lands and what th
