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...
The U. S. has taken a strong new stance on global migration. It now sees mass migration as a major threat to Western society. The State Department has told its embassies to look into how migration affects human rights and safety in other countries. They will also check if policies are treating locals unfairly compared to migrants. The U. S. is worried about how migr...
The U. S. is the only country that hasn't joined a big agreement to protect kids' rights. This agreement, called the U. N. Convention on the Rights of the Child, was made 35 years ago. Almost every country in the world has agreed to it. But the U. S. hasn't. The U. S. did help make the agreement. But it hasn't made it a law. Some people in the U. S. think it would g...
Trump's vision for upgrading the U. S. payment system is in motion, but the finish line is still far off. The GENIUS Act, aimed at modernizing the outdated financial infrastructure, is a significant part of his plan. Trump has been vocal about his support for the crypto industry, praising its rapid growth and potential to revolutionize the financial system. The form...
In a recent move, top officials from the Trump administration met with key lawmakers to discuss U. S. strikes on boats suspected of drug trafficking near Venezuela. The meeting came after growing concerns in Congress about the lack of clarity surrounding these operations. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth spent about an hour explai...
The US is making some noise about nuclear weapons testing again. But before you panic, it's not what you might think. The Energy Secretary, Chris Wright, clarified that the tests won't involve actual nuclear explosions. Instead, they're more like system checks. Think of it like testing all the parts of a car engine without actually starting the car. These tests are ...
Trump's recent suggestion to restart nuclear tests has sparked a global conversation. This idea comes at a time when other countries are boosting their nuclear capabilities. Russia, for instance, has been making nuclear threats and testing new weapons, like the Skyfall missile and underwater drones. China is also expanding its nuclear missile silos, and North Korea h...
The United States is ramping up its economic pressure on Russia. The goal? To cut off the money flowing into Russia's military. This is all part of a new plan to force Russia to stop its aggression in Ukraine. The U. S. is targeting Russia's biggest oil companies. Rosneft and Lukoil are two of the largest. These companies, along with their overseas branches, are lik...
The U. S. is looking at a new way to send help to Gaza. This plan might replace the old system, which had some problems. The idea is to set up several aid centers along a line where Israeli forces have pulled back. These centers would help people on both sides of the line. The plan also includes places where fighters can give up their weapons and get amnesty. Plus, ...
The U. S. has decided to restart sending weapons to Ukraine after a brief pause. This change comes as Russia's attacks on Ukraine are getting worse. President Trump said that Ukraine needs these weapons to protect itself. The Pentagon first stopped sending weapons last week. They said they were worried about running out of supplies. But now, they have changed their ...