Russia's latest move in the Ukraine conflict involved a massive drone attack. This was one of the largest drone strikes since the war began. It happened on a Sunday. The attack happened just one day before a major discussion was set to take place. President Trump was supposed to talk with President Vladimir Putin. The talk was supposed to push for a cease-fire d...
The Senate recently made a significant step in regulating cryptocurrencies. A bill aimed at creating rules for stablecoins, which are digital tokens tied to traditional currencies, got a big push forward. This happened after a group of senators from both major parties worked out a deal. The vote was 66 to 32, with several Democrats joining most Republicans to move t...
The situation in Gaza has taken a dramatic turn with Israel's latest military moves. It's important to understand the context. Israel's military has intensified its operations, launching a significant ground offensive in Gaza. This move comes as the US President's visit to the region failed to secure a ceasefire or a hostage deal. The Israeli military has been ac...
Republicans are hustling to fix their big tax cut and border security plan. They are planning a rare Sunday night meeting to push it forward. This comes after a setback on Friday. The House Budget Committee voted against moving the bill ahead. Five Republicans joined Democrats in voting no. They had worries about the bill's impact on the federal budget. The bill has...
Canada has a new prime minister, Mark Carney. He won the recent election, but his party didn't get enough votes to rule alone. This means he'll have to work with other parties to get things done. One of his big tasks will be talking to the US President, Donald Trump. Trump called to say congrats on the win and they plan to meet soon. Both leaders said they want to wo...
Russia's president, Vladimir Putin, has suggested a brief pause in fighting. This is to honor the 80th anniversary of the Soviet Union's victory in World War II. The ceasefire would last three days, starting on May 8th. This is a significant holiday in both Russia and Ukraine, known as Victory Day. Putin's idea is to stop military actions for "humanitarian reasons. "...
JD Vance, the US vice president, is set to visit India. He will meet with Prime Minister Narendra Modi to discuss a trade agreement. This visit comes at a time when the US is in a trade war with China. The US is trying to strengthen its global economic partnerships. The vice president will be accompanied by his wife, Usha Vance, and their three children. The trip is...
The US and Ukraine have taken a significant step forward in their economic partnership. They have signed a memorandum of intent to create an investment fund for Ukraine's natural resources and energy assets. This move comes after a challenging negotiation process that was temporarily derailed by political tensions. The memorandum was signed virtually, with officials...
Iran and the US are back at the negotiating table in Oman. This time, the focus is on Iran's nuclear activities. Iran's top diplomat, Abbas Araghchi, has made it clear that his country is after a "fair agreement. " This is a big deal because the US, under President Trump, pulled out of a previous nuclear agreement back in 2018. Trump has been pushing for a "better" d...
The recent conflict in Gaza has taken a heavy toll on civilians. A residential building in the Shijaiyah neighborhood of Gaza City was hit by Israeli aircraft. This strike resulted in the deaths of at least 23 people, including eight women and eight children. The building was just one of many structures damaged in the ongoing fighting. The Israeli military claimed t...