The United Nations has given the green light for a new African peacekeeping mission to help Somalia fight the insurgent group al-Shabaab. This decision comes with some uncertainty, especially regarding the future involvement of Ethiopian troops. The existing peacekeeping force, known as ATMIS, is se
Imagine waking up on Christmas morning to the sound of explosions. That's what happened in Ukraine when Russia launched a surprise attack with missiles and drones. The target? Key cities and energy infrastructure. The goal? To make Ukrainians suffer in the cold and dark. It's a harsh move, aiming to
Pope Francis, standing before the world, celebrates Christmas by sharing a heartfelt message of hope, peace, and unity. He reminds us that 2, 000 years ago, Jesus was born, and God's heart remains open to all. It's a time for everyone to find reconciliation, with God and with each other. The Holy Do
Imagine trying to stay healthy while living in a war zone. That's the reality for people in Palestine, Ukraine, and Venezuela. When violence and instability take over, keeping people healthy becomes a real challenge. It's like trying to build a house of cards in a windstorm. Health and peace are tw
You'd think vicious crime in neighborhoods would rob NYC teens of sleep. But surprisingly, it’s not the length or timing of sleep that changes, but the quality. Recently, a study followed 288 teens for two weeks and found that while violent crime doesn't affect when or how long they sleep, it does d
Tensions are heating up around Taiwan. The island's Defense Ministry reported that China's navy and coast guard have been moving vessels in the Taiwan Strait and the Western Pacific. This comes after Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te visited Hawaii and Guam, which didn't sit well with Beijing. China s
Former U. S. President Donald Trump has urged China to help stop the war in Ukraine. He made this call just a day after meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Paris. Trump suggested an immediate ceasefire and negotiations, arguing that too many lives are being lost. He believes that
For the first time, Ukraine has released its total casualties from the ongoing war with Russia. President Zelenskyy announced that the country has lost 43, 000 soldiers on the battlefield, with another 370, 000 wounded. It's important to note that about half of the wounded have returned to service.
President-elect Trump has chosen Massad Boulos, a wealthy Lebanese businessman whose son is married to Tiffany Trump, as his senior adviser for Arab and Middle Eastern affairs. Trump praised Boulos' business acumen and his support for Republican values, highlighting his role in building coalitions w
In early 2022, Russia presented Ukraine with a peace treaty that seemed more like a demand for surrender. The treaty, known as the Treaty on the Settlement of the Situation in Ukraine and Ukraine's Neutrality, was given to the Ukrainian delegation in March. It included a long list of one-sided condi
