Alexander Lukashenko, the president of Belarus, has taken a significant step onto the global stage. He recently joined the U. S. President's Board of Peace. This move comes after years of being sidelined by Western nations due to his human rights record and support for Russia's actions in Ukraine.
Eva Hermansson, a senior at Woodstock North, is a standout wrestler with a remarkable record. Her journey began as a sophomore when she decided to try wrestling after attending a summer camp. Initially, she was drawn to the sport for the conditioning it offered for soccer, but she quickly found her
Israel has been asked to join President Trump's new "Board of Peace. " This group is supposed to help solve big fights around the world. But it's not clear if Israel will say yes or not. This idea started last year when Trump wanted to stop the fighting in Gaza. Now, the plan is bigger. It's about
Ukraine's main peace negotiator, Rustem Umerov, shared that discussions with the US about ending the war with Russia will keep going. These talks will happen at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. Before this, Umerov and his team met with US officials in Florida. They talked about securi
The world is watching as Trump's actions shake up the global stage. In Syria, Trump's support for rebels led to a quick victory. This left Russia, who had backed Assad for years, with no choice but to watch as their ally fled to Moscow. Russia's influence in the region took a hit. In the South Cauc
In a surprising turn of events, Israel and Iran have quietly agreed not to strike each other first. This deal, brokered by Russia, is not about making peace. It is about avoiding a big fight for now. Both countries are still ready for war. They are just taking a break to prepare. Russia played a bi
Ukraine and Russia are locked in a battle over energy, with both sides striking power infrastructure. In southern Ukraine, areas under Russian control faced blackouts after Ukrainian drone attacks. Yevgeny Balitsky, the Russia-installed governor, reported that over 200, 000 homes lost power due to d
Martha Stewart, a well-known figure in the lifestyle world, has been open about her approach to aging. At 84, she is still very active, both in her work and personal life. She recently shared some of her insights on aging gracefully during a podcast interview with her friend Shawn Killinger. Stewar
People in Denmark showed their support for Greenland after the U. S. president made threats to take over the island. Thousands gathered in Copenhagen and other places to say they believe Greenland should decide its own future. The U. S. president has said Greenland is important for security and res
Russia noticed something interesting. Some big countries in Europe, like Italy, France, and Germany, seem to want to talk to Russia about Ukraine. This is a big deal for Russia. They think it shows these countries are starting to see things their way. But not everyone in Europe agrees. The UK, for
