In the small town of Tel Rifaat, Syria, the skies were finally still after years of turmoil. Ali, a 48-year-old guard, sat by a wood stove at an old police post, watching over the northern entrance. He was cautious, using only his first name for safety. But this night was different; there were no bo
The leader of Hezbollah, a militant group based in Lebanon, admitted that their key supply route through Syria has been blocked by rebel forces. This route was crucial for Iran to send weapons and other materials to Hezbollah, helping them maintain their power and influence. The collapse of Syria's
More than 25 women in Congress have been targeted by sexually explicit deepfakes, according to a new study. This isn't just a problem for politicians; it's a reflection of a broader issue affecting women everywhere. Deepfakes can be created easily using AI, and there are few laws to stop them. This
In the Rio Grande Valley of Texas, undocumented immigrants are being urged to prepare for possible deportation. Joaquin Garcia, director of community organizing for La Union del Pueblo Entero (LUPE), recently advised a group of immigrants to have a plan in place. This plan should include who will pi
Imagine this: the U. S. could soon reduce its funding for Ukraine, leaving Europe to potentially fill the gap. This scenario has become more likely since the election results, where Donald Trump and the Republican party took control. Trump has suggested that U. S. aid to Ukraine might decrease, whic
Let's talk about President Biden's recent claims. He said that Iran, Hezbollah, and Russia are weaker now than when he took office. But hold on a second. Iran and Hezbollah are still attacking Israel, and Russia invaded Ukraine. It's only because Israel didn't listen to Biden's advice to go easy tha
Ukraine is pulling out all the stops to gain President-elect Donald Trump's favor. They're traveling thousands of miles, delaying important deals, and even nominating Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize. The goal? To strengthen their position in the war against Russia. Ukrainian leaders hope to show Tru
This week, President Xi Jinping of China indicated that Beijing is ready to work with the incoming U. S. President, Donald Trump, to resolve trade disputes. In a letter to a U. S. -China business council, Xi underlined the importance of choosing dialogue over conflicts and cooperation over competiti
This week, the US has sent its aircraft carrier, the Carl Vinson, to the Philippine Sea. Meanwhile, China's three aircraft carriers stayed in their ports, even though China held military exercises near Taiwan. The Japanese destroyer Kaga, which is being turned into an aircraft carrier, returned to J
Recently, ABC News agreed to pay a whopping $15 million to Donald Trump's future presidential foundation and museum. This is part of a settlement for a defamation lawsuit that Trump filed against the network. The lawsuit stemmed from comments made by their star anchor, George Stephanopoulos, during
