The U. N. Secretary‑General Antonio Guterres told a news outlet that he is collaborating with Donald Trump’s newly formed Board of Peace on plans to rebuild Gaza. He said the board’s goal—financing and delivering basic reconstruction for Palestinian homes and infrastructure—was approved by the Secur
The Swiss government has decided not to give permission for companies to send weapons to the United States while fighting continues in Iran. This move follows the country’s long‑standing rule that it stays neutral during international wars. Because of this policy, the authorities said they will n
The U. S. Army is at a turning point in its artillery strategy. Traditional howitzers, like the M109 Paladin, must stop to fire and then move again. This pause makes them easy targets for enemy radar that can spot a firing gun within seconds. Stryker units use the M777A2, a towed howitzer t
The French navy stopped a ship in the western Mediterranean on Friday. They say the tanker is part of Russia’s shadow fleet, a group that moves oil when sanctions are in place. The vessel, called Deyna, flew a false flag and was headed from Murmansk. French officials said they boarded the s
A new bill called the SAVE America Act is being discussed in the U. S. Senate. The plan would require voters to show proof that they are U. S. citizens before they can register. President Trump supports the measure because he says non‑citizens are voting too much, even though evidence shows that is
The Minnesota Vikings have announced a one‑year contract for quarterback Carson Wentz, keeping him on the roster for another season. The move follows his stint with the team last year when he filled in for the injured J. J. McCarthy and played through a shoulder injury that ended his campaign early.
Ripple, the firm behind the digital currency XRP, has announced plans to broaden its services in Brazil. The company will offer cross‑border payments, digital asset custody, prime brokerage and treasury management in the country. It will also seek a banking licence from Brazil’s central authority, s
The new wave of soda lovers is not just about taste. They mix coffee, syrup and cola to create a drink that feels both nostalgic and modern. These drinks began in Utah where church members avoid alcohol and coffee. A local shop added syrups to soda, turning a simple pop into a customizable treat.
Iran is looking at a new plan that would charge ships for using the Strait of Hormuz, a move that could turn the narrow waterway into a source of revenue for Tehran. The idea comes as Iran has already been stopping vessels it says are linked to its enemies from passing through the strait since th
Israel opened the Rafah border with Egypt after almost three weeks of closure. The move was aimed at letting injured Palestinians leave Gaza for medical care, following reports that Israeli attacks had killed four people. Only eight wounded fighters and 17 family members are expected to cross into E
