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Nov 17 2025EDUCATION

Oakland Schools Face Heat for Jewish Student Discrimination

Oakland Unified School District is in hot water after the California Department of Education found that it created a hostile environment for Jewish students and staff. The department issued three rulings in late October, criticizing the district for taking over a year to respond to complaints of ant

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Nov 16 2025POLITICS

Iran's Nuclear Program: What's Really Going On?

Iran's foreign minister recently revealed that the country has halted uranium enrichment at all its sites. This announcement came after Israel and the United States targeted Iran's enrichment facilities in June. Abbas Araghchi, the foreign minister, made it clear that Iran is not secretly enriching

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Nov 16 2025POLITICS

Trump's Big Talk: Saudi Prince's Visit and Middle East Peace

Trump is really pushing for Saudi Arabia and Israel to become friends. He thinks this will make the Middle East a safer place. He's hoping Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman will agree to join the Abraham Accords when he visits the White House. But it's not that simple. Saudi Arabia wants a Pal

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Nov 16 2025HEALTH

Breast Cancer in the UAE: A Growing Concern

In the UAE, breast cancer is becoming a bigger health issue. It's now one of the most common cancers in the country. What's worrying is that it's being found in younger women, about 10 years earlier than in Western countries. Why is this happening? There are a few reasons. People are eating more hi

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Nov 14 2025POLITICS

From Outcast to Ally: The Changing U. S. -Saudi Relationship

The U. S. relationship with Saudi Arabia has seen a major shift in recent years. Once criticized for its actions in Yemen and the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) is now a key partner. This change is clear in the growing business ties between the two

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Nov 14 2025POLITICS

Russia and the US Clash Over Gaza Resolution

Russia recently introduced its own version of a UN resolution concerning Gaza, which directly opposes a proposal put forward by the US. This move comes as the US is trying to get its resolution approved by the Security Council, a resolution that supports President Donald Trump's Gaza peace plan. Th

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Nov 12 2025POLITICS

France Steps In to Aid Palestinians in Crafting a Future State's Blueprint

France is stepping up to assist the Palestinian Authority in creating a constitution for a potential future state. This announcement came from President Emmanuel Macron after his discussion with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas in Paris. Several Western countries, including France, have official

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Nov 11 2025POLITICS

A British Commentator's Detention and Release: A Clash of Words and Power

Sami Hamdi, a UK-based political commentator, faced a sudden turn of events during a US speaking tour. In late October, he was detained by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) at San Francisco International Airport. His family later announced that he would be released and could return home s

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Nov 07 2025POLITICS

Gaza's Future: A U. S. Plan Sparks Debate

The U. S. is pushing for a big change in Gaza. They want the United Nations Security Council to approve a plan that supports President Trump's ideas for the region. This plan is not very clear about some important details, like how to make Gaza safe and who will be in charge. The U. S. says that if

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Nov 07 2025POLITICS

Gaza Peace Plan: UN Talks Begin, But Will It Work?

The United Nations Security Council is set to start discussions on a U. S. -proposed resolution. This resolution supports President Donald Trump's Gaza peace plan. It also suggests creating a temporary governing body and an international peacekeeping force for Gaza. The U. S. has shared this draft w

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