A well-known British commentator, Sami Hamdi, who speaks up for Palestinians, finally touched down in London after spending over two weeks in a U. S. detention center. His visa was suddenly canceled while he was in the middle of a speaking tour in the U. S. , where he had been openly critical of Israel's actions in Gaza. Hamdi, who runs a political risk consultancy ...
In a surprising move, former U. S. President Donald Trump has asked Israel's president to pardon Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. This request comes amid a high-profile corruption trial that has split opinions in Israel. Trump's letter described the case as unfair and called Netanyahu a strong leader during tough times. Netanyahu is facing serious charges, includi...
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is worried. They haven't been able to check Iran's uranium stockpiles for months. This is a big deal because Iran has been enriching uranium to high levels, close to what's needed for nuclear weapons. The IAEA wants to inspect Iran's nuclear sites, but Iran hasn't let them in. They also haven't explained what happened to...
In Brazil, California's Governor Gavin Newsom made waves at the UN climate talks. He criticized the U. S. for skipping the event, calling it a big mistake. Newsom, who might run for president in 2028, was the most senior U. S. official there. He said the U. S. is missing out on big opportunities by not taking climate change seriously. Newsom pointed out that while t...
Pakistan has recently experienced a surge in violent incidents. In Islamabad, a suicide bomber targeted a district court, killing 12 people and injuring 27 others. The explosion happened near a police vehicle, causing chaos in the busy court area. The interior minister suggested that Indian-backed elements and Afghan Taliban proxies might be responsible, but investig...
California Governor Gavin Newsom is making waves at the COP30 summit in Belem, Brazil. He's there to show that California is serious about fighting climate change, even if the U. S. government isn't. Newsom is meeting with leaders from around the world to talk about green technology and climate policy. California is a big deal. It's not just a state; it's the world'...
Iran's Revolutionary Guard had a plan. They wanted to harm Israel's ambassador in Mexico. This happened late last year. The plot was active for months. But it was stopped. There is no danger now. The U. S. official who spoke about this did not want to be named. They said the plan was stopped. It does not threaten anyone now. This is not the first time Iran has tried...
In a recent speech, former President Donald Trump highlighted what he sees as the strengths of the current U. S. economy. Speaking at the America Business Forum in Miami, Trump emphasized that the economy is doing well, but many people are not aware of it. He suggested that better communication could help change this perception. The event was a big deal, with top bu...
In the midst of relentless conflict, Ukraine faces immense challenges on multiple fronts. The city of Pokrovsk, a strategic hub in the Donetsk region, is under intense pressure from Russian forces. Moscow claims significant gains, asserting control over numerous buildings and pushing back Ukrainian defenses. The battle for Pokrovsk is fierce, with both sides engaged ...
In a brief chat during a recent meeting, U. S. President Donald Trump brought up the case of Jimmy Lai, a media tycoon from Hong Kong who's currently behind bars. Lai, now 77, is facing serious charges related to national security. Trump didn't ask for a specific deal to free Lai, but he did express concerns about Lai's health and well-being. The talk lasted less tha...