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
The push for open borders, often framed as compassionate, has unintended consequences. It fuels illegal activities and puts migrants at risk. Smugglers take advantage of these policies, making millions from desperate people seeking a better life. Migrants face extreme dangers on their journey to th
A recent court decision in the UK has shaken up how religion is taught in Northern Ireland's schools. It all started when two parents, who are humanist and not religious, questioned the way their daughter's school was teaching Christianity. They felt it was being presented as the only truth, without
In Gaza, life is already tough, but when storms hit, it gets even worse. Imagine living in a tent right by the beach. That's the reality for many people there. When heavy rain and strong winds come, these tents get flooded. Everything inside gets soaked. Mattresses, blankets, and clothes all get wet
Our brains are like sneaky editors. They don't just show us what's out there. They tweak it, sometimes without us even knowing. Ever seen something out of the corner of your eye and then questioned if it was really there? You're not alone. Scientists have been trying to figure out how much our brai
In a significant shift, Myanmar refugees in Thailand are now able to work legally, a change that's bringing hope and independence to many. Tun Min Lat, a 42-year-old refugee, is one of them. He's been living in Thailand for nearly 20 years, but this is the first time he's had the chance to work lega
In a troubling revelation, a human rights organization has reported that at least 98 Palestinians have lost their lives while in Israeli custody since the Gaza conflict began in October 2023. This alarming figure comes from Physicians for Human Rights Israel, who released a report highlighting sever
Britain is making big changes to how it handles asylum seekers. The government wants to make refugee status temporary. This means refugees would have to renew their status every two and a half years. If their home country is considered safe, they could lose their refugee status. The plan also makes
Bangladesh's former prime minister, Sheikh Hasina, has been handed a death sentence. This comes after a trial where she was accused of serious crimes during student protests. The protests started over job quotas but grew into a bigger movement against her government. Over 1, 400 people died during t
Britain is shaking up its immigration rules, with a strong focus on making it easier to deport those who entered the country illegally. This overhaul is part of a broader effort to reform how the government handles asylum seekers and refugees. The interior minister, Shabana Mahmood, is set to unvei
