Russia has taken a significant step to shield its officials and military from foreign legal actions. President Vladimir Putin signed a law that allows Russia to disregard rulings from foreign and international courts in criminal cases. This move comes as several countries and international bodies ar
In a recent talk, Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu discussed the West Bank, but they didn't see eye to eye. They didn't share the details of their disagreement, though. Trump mentioned they had a long chat about it but didn't reveal what exactly they disagreed on. He said they'd figure it out eve
Crime rates in the U. S. have dropped significantly since January 2025. Murders fell by nearly 20%, and violent crimes decreased by over 10%. Property crimes also saw a decline of more than 12%, according to data from the FBI and other sources. Trump's administration has taken several steps to addr
Southern Mexico faced a grim Sunday as a train derailed, taking lives and disrupting a key transport route. The Interoceanic Train, a vital link between the Pacific and Gulf of Mexico, went off track near Nizanda, a small town in Oaxaca. The incident left at least 13 people dead and dozens injured,
The Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, currently under Russian control, has its external power supply back online. This happened after some fixes were done to a line that was damaged. The plant's Russian operators said that Ukrainian military actions caused the damage. The International Atomic Energy
A student from Orlando Science Schools made a big splash in the art world. Samriddhi B. took home second place in a major international contest. The competition was hosted by the American Red Cross. It challenged students to create art around the theme of international law. The contest saw a huge n
Kosovo's recent election results have put Prime Minister Albin Kurti back in the spotlight. His party, Vetevendosje, won big, securing over 49% of the vote. This victory is a big deal because it ends a long political stalemate that had been holding the country back. Kurti now has a stronger positio
The government's spending habits are truly mind-boggling. In the past year alone, a staggering $1. 63 trillion of taxpayer money was spent on a mix of essential and downright bizarre projects. A significant chunk of this, $1. 22 trillion, was just to cover the interest on the national debt. That's a
In 2025, the U. S. saw a drop in violent crime overall. But not every city followed this trend. A recent study looked at crime data from January to September 2025. It compared these numbers to the same time in 2024. The study focused on four types of violent crime: homicide, rape, robbery, and aggra
Deep in the mountains of South Korea, a long-forgotten mine is making a comeback. The Sangdong mine, once shut down over three decades ago, is now back in action, and it's a big deal for the U. S. This mine is packed with tungsten, a super tough metal that can handle extreme heat. It's crucial for m
