Over 1, 800 film professionals have pledged not to work with Israeli film institutions. They believe these institutions are involved in what they call "genocide and apartheid" against Palestinians. This pledge, which started with 1, 200 signatories, now includes big names like Emma Stone and James S
In London, a major protest happened recently. Almost 900 people were arrested. This was the biggest number of arrests at a single protest so far. The protest was about Palestine Action, a group that the government has banned. The group is accused of breaking into a military base and damaging planes
A group of top genocide experts has made a bold claim: Israel's actions in Gaza might be genocide. The International Association of Genocide Scholars (IAGS) voted, and a big majority agreed. They said Israel's moves in Gaza fit the UN's definition of genocide. What's going on in Gaza? The experts p
A group of experts who study genocide has made a bold statement. They say Israel is committing genocide in Gaza. This group, the International Association of Genocide Scholars, has around 500 members worldwide. Many of them are experts in the Holocaust. Their statement could make Israel even more is
In Yemen's capital, Sanaa, a tense situation unfolded as Iran-backed Houthis raided United Nations offices. This happened on a Sunday, shortly after a significant Israeli strike. The Houthis targeted the World Food Program and UNICEF offices, detaining several UN employees. A spokesperson for the Wo
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is pushing for urgent meetings with President Donald Trump and European leaders to advance peace talks with Russia. However, progress is slow, and Russia's actions are causing frustration. Russia's recent attacks on Ukraine have killed at least 23 people, inc
The American Right, long a bastion of unwavering support for Israel, is experiencing a significant shift in perspective. This change is not driven by progressive ideals but by a growing populist sentiment within the MAGA base. The conflict in Gaza, with its staggering human cost, has sparked a debat
Donald Trump started the week with high hopes for peace between Russia and Ukraine. He thought he had made progress in getting the two countries to talk directly. But by Friday, it was clear that things weren't going as planned. Russia's top diplomat said that Russian President Vladimir Putin would
In a recent diplomatic spat, France called in Italy's ambassador to address some harsh words thrown by Italian Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini. Salvini, known for his strong opinions, had some choice words for French President Emmanuel Macron, especially about his stance on Ukraine. Salvini, sp
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu took a firm stance against the federal government's recent push to change the city's immigration policies. She made it clear that Boston will not back down from its current approach. Wu, along with community members and other officials, gathered at City Hall Plaza to respond
