In Iraq, the official government picture is only half true. Behind ministries and formal chains of command lie hidden groups that pull the strings, many with ties to Iran’s military forces. These insiders shape decisions from within, making the real power structure far more complex than it appears.
Zelenskiy wrapped up a Middle East trip with a bold claim—his country just scored major security deals in Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Qatar. Not bad for a president whose country has been fighting off Iranian drones for years. The message was clear: Ukraine isn’t just surviving a war; it’s selling it
New Jersey lawmakers are looking at raising money from sports betting to cover extra security for the World Cup. A Senate budget leader has drafted a bill that would add a 10 percent tax on the money casinos earn from online bets during the tournament. The extra charge would last until August 10. T
Palo Alto Networks shares jumped after the company’s chief executive, Nikesh Arora, bought more than sixty‑eight thousand shares—his first purchase in over four years. The move was reported in an SEC filing and is worth roughly ten million dollars, a signal that investors are feeling optimistic abou
Lionel Richie has warned new stars that fame can be a double‑edge sword. He told Joel Madden, the frontman of Good Charlotte, that he never hears his father‑in‑law complain about fans. Richie admits he can’t ignore people who want to talk. He says being invisible is hard, but ignoring fans
Every year, billions of used alkaline batteries end up in landfills, leaking harmful metals like zinc and manganese. Instead of just chucking them away, scientists found a clever way to give these batteries a second job. They turned battery scrap into tiny particles that can purify dirty water under
The article talks about a new way to help Internet of Things (IoT) devices decide when to act on network rules safely and quickly. It starts by saying that these devices need two things: they must be accurate about how confident they are, and they must finish their work before a set time limit. The
New York airports have seen a new group of federal agents. These officers belong to Immigration and Customs Enforcement, or ICE. Their arrival has sparked worry among many travelers. People without permanent status are especially concerned. Some have already called lawyers for advice on
About 70 million people got their Social Security checks in February, and most of them are retirees who depend on those payments to survive. Studies over the past two decades show that 80‑90% of retirees use these benefits to make ends meet. This shows how vital it is for lawmakers to keep the progr
The new order from President Trump tells Homeland Security to give TSA workers a paycheck, but it is still unclear how fast the change will reach the gates. Many people were already stuck in long queues on spring break, waiting for flights that seemed to take forever. One traveler, Betty Mitch
