In a troubling event, Israeli forces shot and killed two Palestinian men in the West Bank, even though the men seemed to be surrendering. Videos of the incident show the men coming out of a garage with their hands up, showing they weren't armed. They were then ordered to the ground, kicked, and forced back into the garage. Later, more gunshots were heard, and the men...
The Trump administration has decided to take a closer look at all green cards given to immigrants from specific countries. This decision comes after a recent shooting involving two National Guard members near the White House. The suspect in this case is an Afghan national who arrived in the U. S. in 2021. The list of countries under scrutiny includes Afghanistan, Cu...
A recent incident involving a National Guard shooting has brought attention to the Afghan refugee program in the U. S. The suspect, Rahmanullah Lakanwal, is one of about 76, 000 Afghans who came to the U. S. after the Taliban took over Afghanistan. This program, called Operation Allies Welcome, started after the U. S. left Afghanistan in 2021. Some people, like Pres...
Pope Leo XIV is off to the Middle East for his first big trip as pope. Unlike his predecessor, who made waves early on, Leo is more reserved. But this trip might just show what he's really made of. First stop: Turkey. He'll meet with President Erdogan, who's been accused of not playing fair with democracy. Leo's got a tough job there—trying to mend a 1, 000-year-old...
A sudden rocket strike on a major gas field in northern Iraq has left most of the Kurdistan region in the dark. The attack on the Khor Mor gas field happened just after midnight, adding to a series of recent strikes on Kurdish-run energy sites. This isn't the first time such an incident has occurred. Over the past few months, drones and rockets have repeatedly targe...
Turkey has a problem with a new sea border agreement between Lebanon and Cyprus. They say it ignores the rights of Turkish Cypriots. This deal is about exploring gas fields and working together on energy in the Mediterranean. But Turkey isn't happy. They don't recognize the Greek Cypriot government and back the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus instead. Turkey's D...
Pope Leo is making his first trip abroad since becoming the leader of the Catholic Church. He's heading to Turkey and Lebanon, and everyone's watching to see what he'll say. This is a big deal because it's his first chance to show the world his thoughts on global issues. Leo picked Turkey for a reason. It's a mostly Muslim country, but it's also where a super import...
Pope Leo is set to make his first international trip as the leader of the Catholic Church, visiting Turkey and Lebanon from November 27 to December 2. This journey is significant not only because it's his first overseas visit but also because it highlights his focus on peace and unity among different Christian denominations. In Turkey, Pope Leo will join Patriarch B...
Nick Lautar, a standout tight end from Lebanon High School, has a unique story that sets him apart from other football recruits. Standing at 6-foot-5 and weighing 230 pounds, Lautar's athleticism caught the eye of college coaches, but it was his background in wrestling that truly piqued their interest. Lautar's journey to becoming a top tight end prospect began in H...
In a move that could stir up more trouble, Israel hit a spot in Beirut, Lebanon's capital, for the first time in months. They claimed to have taken out a big shot in Hezbollah, a group backed by Iran. This strike happened just a year after a shaky truce ended the last round of fighting between Israel and Hezbollah. Five people died, and 25 got hurt, according to Leb...