Belarus has let go of 52 political prisoners, including activists, journalists, and union leaders. However, over 1, 000 more are still behind bars. This move comes after talks between Belarus's long-time leader, Alexander Lukashenko, and the US. In return, the US has agreed to ease some sanctions on
Mexico is making some big changes to its trade rules. The country's leader, Claudia Sheinbaum, said they're not trying to start a fight with other countries, even though they're raising taxes on imports. This includes a big increase on cars from China, up to 50%. The new rules affect a lot of goods,
The life science market is on a roll, growing fast and expected to hit $269. 56 billion by 2034. This growth is driven by many factors, including an increase in chronic diseases, more investments in research and development, and new technologies. The market is divided into different segments, with p
Crypto prices took a tumble recently, even as stock markets were on the rise. Bitcoin, the biggest name in crypto, dropped to just over $109, 000 before bouncing back a bit. Ethereum, another major player, fell below $4, 300 and didn't recover much. XRP also saw a small decline. One big reason for
In the heart of the nation's capital, a storm is brewing. It's not about the weather, but about justice. A federal judge has raised serious concerns about the recent policing surge in D. C. under President Trump's administration. The judge, Magistrate Judge Zia M. Faruqui, has accused officials of c
The U. S. government recently made a quiet change to its plans. They initially wanted to cut funding for the World Trade Organization (WTO). This move was part of a larger effort to reduce foreign aid. The cuts were announced last Friday and totaled $4. 9 billion. However, the plan to cut WTO fundin
China is putting on its biggest military parade ever. This isn't just a show of strength. It's a message to the world. President Xi Jinping wants to show that China is a major player on the global stage. He's not alone. Russia's Vladimir Putin and North Korea's Kim Jong Un will be there too. These l
Andriy Parubiy, a well-known Ukrainian politician, was laid to rest on Tuesday. He was killed in a shooting on Saturday in Lviv. This is the second assassination in the city in just over a year. Police have a suspect in custody. They think Russia might be involved, but Moscow hasn't said anything a
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
Vietnam marked a significant milestone this week, the 80th anniversary of its independence. The country put on a massive military parade, the biggest in years, to celebrate. Streets in Hanoi were packed with people waving flags and wearing red shirts, showing strong national pride. The parade featu
