Early on Friday morning, something quite unusual happened in Seoul. South Korean investigators, armed with an arrest warrant for the current President Yoon Suk Yeol, tried to detain him. However, they were stopped by the president's security team at the presidential residence. The standoff lasted fo
For a long time, Syria was Iran's best friend in the Arab world while rich Gulf countries competed with Tehran. But with dictator Bashar al-Assad suddenly gone, Iran's out, and the Gulf states see a chance to step in. Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are being careful, though. The big
It's a big day for Mike Johnson, the US House Speaker, as he faces a close vote to stay in his job. Republicans are hoping for a smooth start to the second Donald Trump era in Washington, but things aren't looking so certain. Johnson, who took over from Kevin McCarthy last October, needs almost ever
Texas is gearing up for a significant population increase by 2030, according to a new study. The University of Virginia predicts the state will add over 3 million people, reaching a total of 32. 5 million. This puts Texas right behind Florida as the second most populous state in the U. S. Why does t
Gov. Glenn Youngkin of Virginia has a tough job. He can't serve two terms in a row and can't write the state's budget. Plus, what happens in Washington, D. C. , can affect Virginia. Youngkin's party, the Republicans, tried to take over the state legislature but fell short. They gained seats but stil
In her final days as Army Secretary, Christine Wormuth shared insights on drone technology, recruiting challenges, and how the war in Ukraine is shaping future defense strategies. She highlighted advances in drones, which have become crucial on and off the battlefield. For instance, a drone recently
President-elect Donald Trump and his Republican allies in Congress have pointed fingers at President Joe Biden's border policies following the tragic New Orleans truck attack. However, the truth is that the attacker, Shamsud-Din Jabbar, is a U. S. citizen and an Army veteran. Initially, Fox News wro
Tech billionaire Elon Musk has been vocal about his support for British far-right activist Tommy Robinson, who is currently serving an 18-month prison sentence. Musk has taken to X (formerly Twitter) to post and repost content about Robinson, even pinning a "Free Tommy Robinson! " post to the top of
The Covid-19 pandemic has been tough on people in many ways. It's not just about getting sick—it's also about losing jobs and seeing loved ones pass away. A recent study in the US looked at how these things might be linked to social unrest. Researchers used surveys, protest data, and weekly stats on
Senate Republicans are openly critical of their counterparts in the House of Representatives. They're worried about the House's ability to function effectively, especially with a slim GOP majority and the looming threat of government shutdowns. Senate members like Sen. Josh Hawley from Missouri are
