In the quiet Israeli border town of Kibbutz Malkiya, Dean Sweetland, a gardener and security volunteer, looks out at the deserted streets. A year after fleeing due to Hezbollah rockets, the town remains empty despite a ceasefire. "The ceasefire is useless, " he says, shaking his head. "How can I ask
President Vladimir Putin recently made a chilling threat. He warned that Russia might use its powerful new hypersonic ballistic missile, named Oreshnik, against targets in Kyiv. These targets could be military sites, industrial buildings, or decision-making centers. Putin believes this is a response
Foreign ministers from seven major countries met and strongly backed a quick ceasefire between Israel and the Lebanese group Hezbollah but didn’t mention the International Criminal Court’s warrant for Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu. They also urged Israel to let humanitarian aid into Gaza, warning of
Former Democratic presidential candidate Tulsi Gabbard, now aligned with Republicans, has a peculiar history of cozying up to authoritarian leaders and dismissing valuable intelligence. Recently, Donald Trump considered her for the director of national intelligence, a role that demands objectivity a
South Sudan has been through a lot of conflict and people have been forced to leave their homes, both within the country and internationally. This has led to many different studies on mental health issues caused by trauma. Some studies show very different results, which can be confusing. To make sen
Holiday get-togethers can be tricky, especially after a heated election. It's important to think about whether you're really ready to face different political views. Maybe a little break is needed, suggests Justin Jones-Fosu, an expert on tough conversations. He says it's okay to take a step back no
In a surprising turn of events, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) announced the arrest of three Uzbek men in connection with the killing of an Israeli-Moldovan rabbi. Zvi Kogan, a 28-year-old ultra-Orthodox rabbi who managed a kosher grocery store in Dubai, had gone missing since Thursday. The killing
You know how sometimes friends fight over who gets the last piece of pizza? Well, imagine if that pizza was a top job in the government. That's basically what happened with Donald Trump's pick for a key finance role. Two of Trump's closest finance buddies, Scott Bessent and Howard Lutnick, were in a
Recently, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced that Russia will keep testing and mass-producing its new hypersonic ballistic missile, named “Oreshnik. ” This missile was just tested in Ukraine, marking a significant moment in the ongoing conflict. Putin stated that the missile cannot be interc
Ukraine has been fighting Russia’s invasion for 1000 days. This is a grim milestone, with losses in soldiers, equipment, and territory all nearing record numbers. According to Ukraine’s commander-in-chief, Oleksandr Syrskyi, the war has cost Ukraine dearly. Yet, Ukraine has shown remarkable resilien
