Big news! The UK is sending some of its top officials to China. Rachel Reeves, the finance minister, and Peter Kyle, the business secretary, will join Prime Minister Keir Starmer on this trip. It's the first time a British PM has visited China since 2018. Why the big deal? Well, the UK wants to str
Albania and Bulgaria are stepping onto the global stage in a big way. They've both decided to join the "Board of Peace, " an initiative started by U. S. President Donald Trump. This move is all about resolving conflicts around the world. In Albania, lawmakers gave the green light to join the Board
The focus on Arctic security is heating up. Finland's president, Alexander Stubb, is pushing for a solid plan to be ready by the NATO summit in Turkey this July. This comes after the U. S. made a deal to calm tensions about Greenland's future. The U. S. president, Donald Trump, recently announced t
In a recent meeting at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky had a talk. It lasted about an hour, and Trump said it went well. Trump's envoy, Steve Witkoff, is optimistic about ending the war in Ukraine. He is set to mee
At the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, a unusual scene unfolded. President Donald Trump sat alone on stage, pen in hand, while other world leaders stood and clapped. This was not the usual scene for Trump, who often thrives on such moments. But this time, it was different. His closest al
In Syria, a shaky truce is holding between the government and Kurdish-led forces. The U. S. is pushing for this peace to last. They want both sides to trust each other more. This comes after the Syrian government took control of big parts of the northeast. They want to show they are in charge. The
In a surprising turn of events, two federal judges have taken action to replace Lindsey Halligan as the leading U. S. attorney in Virginia. They also warned lawyers about using her title incorrectly in legal documents. The judges said that calling her the U. S. attorney is not accurate and could ca
Iran's nuclear program is under the microscope again. The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is growing impatient. They want answers about Iran's uranium stockpiles and damaged nuclear sites. Three key facilities—Natanz, Fordow, and Isfahan—were bombed last June. The IAEA hasn't been able to
Alexander Lukashenko, the president of Belarus, has taken a significant step onto the global stage. He recently joined the U. S. President's Board of Peace. This move comes after years of being sidelined by Western nations due to his human rights record and support for Russia's actions in Ukraine.
Eva Hermansson, a senior at Woodstock North, is a standout wrestler with a remarkable record. Her journey began as a sophomore when she decided to try wrestling after attending a summer camp. Initially, she was drawn to the sport for the conditioning it offered for soccer, but she quickly found her
