Pope Leo XIV is off to the Middle East for his first big trip as pope. Unlike his predecessor, who made waves early on, Leo is more reserved. But this trip might just show what he's really made of. First stop: Turkey. He'll meet with President Erdogan, who's been accused of not playing fair with democracy. Leo's got a tough job there—trying to mend a 1, 000-year-old...
Turkish President Erdogan had a chat with Pope Leo in Ankara. They talked about big issues like peace in the Middle East and Ukraine. Erdogan liked what the Pope said about the Palestinian situation. He thinks the Pope is smart to push for a two-state solution. This means creating two countries, one for Israel and one for Palestine, based on the borders from 1967. Er...
Pope Leo is making his first trip abroad since becoming the leader of the Catholic Church. He's heading to Turkey and Lebanon, and everyone's watching to see what he'll say. This is a big deal because it's his first chance to show the world his thoughts on global issues. Leo picked Turkey for a reason. It's a mostly Muslim country, but it's also where a super import...
In a move that could stir up more trouble, Israel hit a spot in Beirut, Lebanon's capital, for the first time in months. They claimed to have taken out a big shot in Hezbollah, a group backed by Iran. This strike happened just a year after a shaky truce ended the last round of fighting between Israel and Hezbollah. Five people died, and 25 got hurt, according to Leb...
Israel made a significant move recently by targeting and killing Haytham Ali Tabatabai, a top leader in Hezbollah. This wasn't just any leader; he was the group's acting military chief, second in command to the secretary-general. Israel's military confirmed his death, calling him a key figure in Hezbollah's operations since the 1980s. He had held important roles, lik...
The entertainment world is buzzing with big moves. Middle Eastern investors are eyeing major stakes in Hollywood studios. This isn't just about money. It's about power and influence. Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the UAE are not just watching from the sidelines anymore. They are stepping into the game. Reports suggest that these countries are looking to invest heavily in...
In a recent development, a well-known human rights organization has raised serious concerns about Israel's actions in the West Bank. They claim that Israel may have committed war crimes and crimes against humanity by forcibly displacing around 32, 000 Palestinians from three refugee camps in the region earlier this year. The organization has called for an investigat...
Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman had a successful visit to the White House. He got most of what he wanted from President Trump. The US and Saudi Arabia made big deals on defense, trade, and technology. This shows how much power the Crown Prince has. He also got the US to drop a key demand: full normalization with Israel. The US called Saudi Arabia a M...
The United States is planning to sell advanced F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia. This news comes just before a high-profile meeting between President Trump and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. The deal is part of a broader effort to strengthen ties between the two countries. The F-35 is a cutting-edge fighter jet. It is known for its stealth capabilities and...
Oakland Unified School District is in hot water after the California Department of Education found that it created a hostile environment for Jewish students and staff. The department issued three rulings in late October, criticizing the district for taking over a year to respond to complaints of antisemitism, which is way longer than the allowed 60 days. The complai...