The House of Representatives made a significant move by voting to cut two years of funding, totaling $1. 1 billion, for public media outlets. This decision, which narrowly passed with a 214 to 212 vote, was largely along party lines, with only two Republicans switching their votes. The request for t
The Middle East is on edge following a series of Israeli strikes on Iranian nuclear sites and military leadership. Iran has promised a strong response, with its supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, threatening "severe punishment. " The strikes have left many dead, including top military figures a
A significant shake-up occurred when the Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board stepped down. The Trump administration blocked many Fulbright awards for the 2025-2026 academic year. This move raised eyebrows, as the board emphasized the program's merit-based selection process. The government also put 1
The ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas has reached a grim milestone. More than 55, 000 Palestinians have lost their lives in the past 20 months, according to the Gaza Health Ministry. This figure includes both civilians and combatants, with women and children making up over half of t
The UK is set to impose sanctions on two key Israeli ministers, Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich. This decision comes after controversial statements made by the duo regarding Gaza and the Palestinian situation. The sanctions will prevent them from entering the UK and bar any British financial in
The UFC 316 event in Newark had a surprising twist that caught many off guard. Merab Dvalishvili, the bantamweight champion, showed his dominance by submitting Sean O'Malley in the third round. This victory was his second against O'Malley in just eight months. The first win was a close call, decided
In the complex world of Middle Eastern politics, unexpected alliances often emerge. One such alliance is Israel's decision to arm certain clans in the Gaza Strip. This move is aimed at combating Hamas, a militant group that has been a thorn in Israel's side for nearly two years. The goal is to re
Israel's military has once again targeted Beirut’s southern suburbs, marking the fourth such attack since the November ceasefire with Hezbollah. This time, the strikes occurred just before the Muslim Eid al-Adha holiday, adding to the tension in the region. The Israeli army had issued an evacuation
The recent violence in Boulder, Colorado, has left Jewish communities across the US on edge. A peaceful gathering to support hostages in Gaza was disrupted when a man threw explosive devices, injuring 12 people. The suspect, Mohammed Sabry Soliman, reportedly had plans to carry out this attack for o
The Gaza Strip faced another grim day as a residential building was hit in the Jabaliya refugee camp. This strike resulted in the deaths of 14 individuals, a majority of whom were women and children. The Shifa and al-Ahli hospitals in Gaza confirmed the casualties, highlighting the ongoing humanitar
