US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is traveling to the Middle East. He's got his hopes up for some progress in the paused peace talks. These talks hit a snag after the Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar passed away. Things on the ground haven’t changed much, though. Hamas is sticking to its guns, and it’s
The tension between Israel and Lebanon has escalated dramatically following Israeli airstrikes near one of Beirut's main hospitals. The strikes, which took place late Monday, destroyed several buildings and caused significant damage to Rafik Hariri University Hospital. The Health Ministry reported t
Have you ever wondered what happens to people who stand strong in the face of adversity? Let's talk about Paul Whelan, who had a journey that would make anyone think about resilience and persistence. Whelan was once a Marine. That training likely helped him when he found himself in a tough situatio
Two giant pandas from China, Bao Li and Qing Bao, have landed in Washington, DC, marking the first time in 24 years that the US capital has welcomed new pandas. The big day started at Dulles Airport, where a special FedEx plane dubbed the "Panda Express" touched down with the precious cargo. The pan
Two new giant panda friends, Bao Li and Qing Bao, have just moved into the National Zoo in Washington, D.C. They're only 3 years old but already super important for U.S.-China relations. After some tense times, it seems the two countries are trying to be friends again, using the pandas as a sign of
"Canada has just given six Indian diplomats the boot, including their chief representative. Why? Canadian police discovered ties linking the Indian government to some serious crimes on Canadian soil. This isn't the first time Canada has raised concerns about India. Last year, Canadian Prime Minister
The threat of nuclear war has been lurking for decades, kept at bay by outdated safeguards. But things are changing. More countries have nuclear weapons and they're less careful than before. We're on the brink, one mistake away from disaster, yet we're not talking about it enough. The New York Times
Last year, Azerbaijan took complete control of Artsakh/Nagorno-Karabakh (NK). Meanwhile, conflicts between Israel and Hamas, and the war in Gaza, grabbed global attention. This shift in focus allowed Azerbaijan and Israel to strengthen their partnership without much outside scrutiny. The Nag
Israel's diplomatic dance is reaching a critical point, as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces growing pressure to make a move on a long-stalled peace deal. With the US presidential election looming next month, President Joe Biden is pushing for Netanyahu to take a step back from the brink of wa
Recently, Iran has been launching missiles at Israel. This has sparked a big debate among Israeli leaders—should they hit back hard and target Iran's nuclear program? Some people think it’s time to put an end to Iran's atomic ambitions once and for all. Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett even sug
