In a recent incident, Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) engaged in a firefight with members of al-Jama'a al-Islamiyya, a Sunni terrorist group, in southern Syria. This group is linked to the Muslim Brotherhood, which has been a growing concern for Israel and its allies. The confrontation took place near Beit Jann, about 10 kilometers inside Syria. IDF troops were on a mi...
President Donald Trump has announced that he will pardon Juan Orlando Hernandez, the former president of Honduras. Hernandez was found guilty in 2024 of serious crimes related to drugs and weapons. He was given a long prison sentence of 45 years. Trump said on social media that he made this decision because he believes Hernandez was treated unfairly. Hernandez was o...
The UK is stepping up its game on crypto taxes. Starting in 2026, crypto platforms will have to report all transactions made by UK users. This move is part of a bigger plan to make sure crypto isn't used to dodge taxes. The UK's tax authority, HMRC, will get automatic access to both local and international crypto data. This is a big deal because, until now, only cros...
Britain is in a bit of a pickle. Many wealthy folks, from tech moguls to football team owners, have been packing their bags and leaving the country. Why? Higher taxes. Now, the UK's finance boss, Rachel Reeves, is trying to fix this issue. In her recent budget, Reeves aimed to soften the blow of a new tax rule. This rule affects people who don't permanently live in ...
The UK's financial situation is still shaky, even after the recent tax hikes. That's the word from S&P Global Ratings, a big name in the world of finance. They think the country's money management is a bit wobbly, and that's a big deal. Britain has a decent credit score, an \"AA\" rating, but it's not the best. S&P says the UK could slip up and undo some of its budg...
The U. S. government is tightening rules for legal immigration following a shooting involving an Afghan immigrant. This move mirrors past policies and may face legal hurdles. The recent incident has sparked a debate about immigration policies and national security. The shooting, which left one National Guard member dead and another critically injured, has led to a t...
Eels, those slippery and ancient creatures, are in big trouble. They are not just creepy-crawly things that make some people squirm. They are also a big deal in the world of sushi and seafood. But their numbers are dropping fast. Since the 1980s, some eel species have seen their populations shrink by over 90%. Why? Blame it on dams, pollution, climate change, and ove...
A new policy is making waves, and not in a good way. The Department of Education is proposing to redefine what counts as a "professional degree. " This change could have big consequences for health workers and the people they serve. The policy would reclassify degrees in nursing, public health, social work, and other essential fields as "non-professional. " This mig...
The Trump administration has decided to take a closer look at all green cards given to immigrants from specific countries. This decision comes after a recent shooting involving two National Guard members near the White House. The suspect in this case is an Afghan national who arrived in the U. S. in 2021. The list of countries under scrutiny includes Afghanistan, Cu...
Canada's government has made a big change in its climate rules. They've decided to ease up on some environmental regulations to attract more investment in the energy sector. This move is part of a new agreement between the federal government and Alberta, Canada's top oil-producing province. The deal means that the planned limits on emissions from the oil and gas sec...