Pakistan has recently experienced a surge in violent incidents. In Islamabad, a suicide bomber targeted a district court, killing 12 people and injuring 27 others. The explosion happened near a police vehicle, causing chaos in the busy court area. The interior minister suggested that Indian-backed elements and Afghan Taliban proxies might be responsible, but investig...
People all over the world take part in different kinds of communities. Some join groups that are not tied to any religion, like sports teams or book clubs. Others go to religious services. But who joins which kind of group? And does this change from one country to another? A recent study looked at over 200, 000 adults from 22 different countries. They found that peo...
California Governor Gavin Newsom is making waves at the COP30 summit in Belem, Brazil. He's there to show that California is serious about fighting climate change, even if the U. S. government isn't. Newsom is meeting with leaders from around the world to talk about green technology and climate policy. California is a big deal. It's not just a state; it's the world'...
A judge has given the okay for West Virginia National Guard troops to stay in Washington D. C. This decision came after a legal battle started by a local group. The group argued that the governor didn't have the right to send the troops there. The governor's office said the deployment was legal under federal rules. The judge had to figure out if the governor's move ...
The world is facing a huge bill for climate change. Countries are trying to switch to clean energy and get ready for extreme weather. This costs a lot of money. The topic of who pays for this is getting more heated as the costs and risks grow. Climate finance is money from governments, banks, investors, and charities. It helps countries cut down on greenhouse gases ...
In a strange turn of events, a photo of a Brazilian woman has become the center of an election fraud controversy in India. The photo, taken in 2017 by photographer Matheus Ferrero, ended up being used in voter records for last year's elections. The woman in the photo, Larissa Nery, is now a hairdresser in Brazil and has no connection to India or its elections. The i...
A recent proposal by a prominent political figure involves using tariff money to send out annual checks to people. The idea is to give everyone $2, 000 each year, but not to those with high incomes. This plan is similar to the stimulus checks given during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, experts are raising concerns about the numbers. They say that sending out these ...
A legal battle is heating up in West Virginia. A local group is suing the state's governor. They say he broke the rules by sending National Guard troops to Washington, D. C. The governor's office disagrees. They believe federal law backs up their decision. This isn't the first time this issue has been in court. Over the past few weeks, there have been multiple heari...
Belgium is facing a new challenge. Drones are flying over important places like airports, military bases, and even a nuclear plant. The government thinks Russia might be behind this, but they can't be sure. Foreign help is on the way. Teams from France, Germany, and Britain are coming to Belgium. They have special tools to stop these drones. The British team even ha...
Ecuador has taken a significant step to tackle prison violence by moving 300 high-risk inmates to a new maximum-security prison. This move comes after a deadly riot that left 31 prisoners dead in a southern prison. The new prison, located on the coast in Santa Elena province, is part of President Daniel Noboa's strategy to disrupt criminal gangs operating within Ecu...