Eli Lilly is making waves in the weight loss drug market with its new obesity pill, orforglipron. This pill is set to compete with Novo Nordisk's oral semaglutide, which has shown promising results. Both drugs work by mimicking a gut hormone called GLP-1 to help control appetite and blood sugar leve
Australia's decision to cancel the visa of an Israeli lawmaker has sparked a debate about free speech and political views. Simcha Rothman, a member of the Israeli parliament, was supposed to visit Australia this month. He is known for his strong opinions against a Palestinian state and supports Isra
Germany has recently urged Israel to halt the construction of settlements in the West Bank. This call comes after Israel's finance minister announced plans to build thousands of new homes in the region. The proposed "E1" settlement and the expansion of Maale Adumim are particularly concerning. These
In a surprising turn of events, Israel's far-right national security minister, Itamar Ben-Gvir, visited Marwan Barghouti, a prominent Palestinian leader currently serving time in prison. This visit came just after another high-ranking Israeli official made a bold statement about the future of a Pale
In Israel, the conversation about Gaza's humanitarian crisis took a sharp turn. It all started when Hamas showed videos of two very sick Israeli hostages. These images changed everything. Before these videos, some Israeli news outlets were talking about the bad situation in Gaza. They said more aid
A new plan is on the table. The United States has shared a proposal with Lebanon. The goal? Disarm Hezbollah and get Israeli troops out of Lebanon by the end of the year. This plan is being discussed right now. It's a big deal. It's the most detailed plan yet for taking weapons away from Hezbollah.
Israel's leaders are thinking about taking full control of Gaza. This hasn't happened in 20 years. They might do this even though other countries want them to stop fighting and make peace. The war in Gaza started when Hamas attacked Israel last year. Since then, there has been a lot of fighting. Is
In the Gaza Strip, people are risking their lives to get food. The area is in a bad way because of a long fight and a blockade. Israel has recently let in more aid, but it's still not enough. On Monday, many people rushed to get food from planes and trucks. Some were hurt or killed in the chaos. Si
Harvard Divinity School's Religion and Public Life program has faced significant changes recently. The program, which aimed to promote understanding of religion's role in society, has been restructured. This shift comes after allegations of bias and antisemitism. Students and faculty involved in th
In Gaza, a desperate hunt for food turned deadly when Israeli forces fired upon a crowd, leaving at least 32 people dead and many more injured. The Palestinian health ministry confirmed the grim toll, with victims brought to the Nasser Medical Complex. Among the heartbreaking scenes was a father cra
