Joseph Aoun, Lebanon's newly elected president, is a man who likes to keep things simple and straightforward. Unlike many in Lebanon's political scene, Aoun has always stayed away from party politics and media attention. Those who know him describe him as kind, compassionate, and focused on his duti
Last year, many people voted, but many elections were shams. The world is filled with dictators and wannabes. What makes these strongmen stay in power, even after causing harm? Let's look at different types of dictatorships. There are family-run ones like Azerbaijan, police states like Russia, comm
The fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime in Syria has once again put the spotlight on U. S. foreign policy. While the media celebrated the end of Assad's rule, they forgot to mention the jihadists now in power. This is where Tulsi Gabbard, a former congresswoman and Iraq war veteran, comes into the pict
In a surprising turn of events, the U. S. has suddenly changed its stance on Syria. Barbara Leaf, a high-ranking diplomat, recently visited Damascus, meeting with the new Syrian leader, Ahmed Hussein al-Sharaa, who was previously wanted for terrorism. Just a few weeks ago, the U. S. had offered a $1
Ever since Donald Trump's election, he's been making waves with his foreign policy ideas. One of his boldest suggestions is to regain control of the Panama Canal. This isn't just about the canal itself, but about China's growing influence in the region. Trump's concern? China might use the canal for
Matt Duss, a former advisor to Senator Bernie Sanders, now at the Center for International Policy, recently penned an op-ed in The Guardian. His main point? Americans are fed up with Democrats being the "party of war. " Duss argues that by supporting the current militaristic setup, Democrats left th
Wildfires keep ravaging California, but it's not just the flames that are heating up. Politicians on both sides are rushing to react. Democrat Governor Gavin Newsom tackles the recovery effort while answering hard questions about state readiness. Meanwhile, President-elect Donald Trump is quick to b
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has sued TikTok for a second time, accusing the app of deceiving parents about the app's age-appropriateness and exposing children to explicit content. The lawsuit claims that TikTok, which is rated for users aged 12 and above, failed to enforce its community guidel
President Nicolás Maduro is set to continue his rule in Venezuela until 2031, following his inauguration on Friday. This comes despite widespread allegations that his opponent, Edmundo González, actually won the recent election. Many people in the capital, Caracas, protested against Maduro's new ter
In a surprising turn of events, Donald Trump avoided any jail time, fines, or probation in his hush money case involving a payment to an adult film actress who claimed an affair with him. Though he was found guilty, he received an unconditional discharge just days before starting his second term. Pr
