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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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Nov 05 2025POLITICS

Gaza's Future: A New Plan Takes Shape

The United States is cooking up a plan for Gaza. They want the United Nations to approve a two-year mission. This mission would bring in a new team to run Gaza and a group of international peacekeepers. The goal? To keep the peace and help rebuild the area. The U. S. has shared this idea with some

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Nov 03 2025POLITICS

Lebanon's Tough Task: Disarming Hezbollah

Lebanon is in a tough spot. The Israeli Defense Minister, Israel Katz, recently said that Lebanon needs to follow through on its promise to disarm Hezbollah and remove them from southern Lebanon. This comes as Israel continues to target Hezbollah in the south. Israel's military reported that they k

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Nov 01 2025POLITICS

US Tightens the Screw on Iran: What's the Plan?

The US is ramping up its efforts to squeeze Iran. The Treasury Department's big shot for sanctions, John Hurley, is jetting off to the Middle East and Europe to talk strategy. His itinerary includes stops in Israel, the United Arab Emirates, Turkey, and Lebanon. This trip is all about Trump's "maxi

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Nov 01 2025POLITICS

Peace Deal Sparks Mixed Reactions Among Celebrities

A recent peace agreement between Israel and Hamas, brokered by former U. S. President Donald Trump, has sparked a wave of reactions from public figures. The deal, which includes the release of Israeli hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners, has been met with both praise and criticism. Kaya

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Oct 26 2025POLITICS

Kurdish Fighters Retreat: What's Next for Peace in Turkey?

In a significant move, the Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) has said it is pulling its fighters out of Turkey. This step is part of a bigger plan to give up arms and work towards peace. The PKK, a group that has fought against the Turkish government since 1984, made this decision after its leader, Abdu

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Oct 23 2025POLITICS

US Warns Israel: No West Bank Takeover

Recent events have put Israel in a tough spot. The US has made it clear that any move by Israel to take control of parts of the West Bank would mean losing all support from the US. This warning came from none other than former US President Donald Trump, who said Israel would face serious consequence

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Oct 22 2025POLITICS

Israel's Stand: Security Choices and Ceasefire Challenges

Israel's Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, made it clear that Israel calls the shots when it comes to its security. He stated this before a meeting with U. S. Vice President JD Vance. This meeting was to talk about the shaky ceasefire deal in Gaza. Netanyahu wanted to ease worries that an internat

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