The U. S. is the only country that hasn't joined a big agreement to protect kids' rights. This agreement, called the U. N. Convention on the Rights of the Child, was made 35 years ago. Almost every country in the world has agreed to it. But the U. S. hasn't. The U. S. did help make the agreement. But it hasn't made it a law. Some people in the U. S. think it would g...
Kamran Hekmati, a 70-year-old Iranian-American, is currently in a tough spot. He's in Iran's Evin Prison, dealing with bladder cancer. His family is worried sick. They say he was arrested for visiting Israel 13 years ago for his son's bar mitzvah. That trip is now causing him big trouble. Hekmati's family says he was stopped at the airport in May when he tried to go...
The United States and Saudi Arabia have made some big moves together. They're working on getting rare earth minerals and setting up nuclear power plants. These minerals are super important. They're used in everything from electric cars to advanced fighter jets. Saudi Arabia says it has a lot of these minerals. But right now, China controls most of the supply. The U....
The UK is taking a tough new stance on asylum seekers, aiming to control a heated immigration debate. Prime Minister Keir Starmer's government is introducing strict rules that will delay permanent residency for refugees to 20 years, up from the current five. This means refugees will face regular checks and could be sent back if their home countries are considered saf...
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has been significantly altering its focus, diverting agents from critical missions to prioritize deporting undocumented immigrants. This shift has led to notable disruptions in various law enforcement operations, including investigations into child exploitation, human trafficking, and national security threats like Iran's ill...
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 uranium and that all its nuclear facilities are under the watchful ey...
Iran's top diplomat has called out the US for not being serious about fair talks. This comes after the US president suggested opening discussions. But Iran says the US is not ready for real, equal talks. Things got tense after Israel attacked Iran in June. The US also hit Iranian nuclear sites. Since then, no one has been able to restart talks about Iran's nuclear p...
Iran recently took control of an oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz. The tanker, named Talara, was flying the Marshall Islands flag. It was carrying 30, 000 tons of petrochemical products. The seizure happened on Friday. Iran claims the tanker had an illegal consignment. They did not give more details about what was illegal or what happened to the crew. The Revoluti...
The war in Sudan has been going on for over two years and it's getting worse. The fighting between the Sudanese army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) has caused a huge humanitarian crisis. The United Nations says it's the worst one in the world right now. Millions of people have been forced to leave their homes, with many fleeing to other countries. T...
Alejandro Villanueva's life has been anything but ordinary. From serving in the army to becoming a Pro Bowl NFL player, his story is one of determination and unexpected turns. Recently, he visited Naval Station Rota in Spain, where he grew up, to host a flag football tournament with USAA for military members. It was a special moment for him, connecting with his roots...