In Gaza, the winter season has brought more than just cold weather. It has brought a harsh reality for many, especially children. The Palestinian Health Ministry reports that ten children have lost their lives due to hypothermia since winter began. Just in the last day, a three-month-old baby died f
The streets of Tehran are a battleground. Bullets fly, protesters fall, and fear grips the city. For decades, Iran's creative community has faced brutal oppression. Directors, actors, writers, and musicians have been jailed, exiled, or silenced for daring to express themselves. Families suffer for b
In 2025, the U. S. government launched the Genesis Mission. This project aimed to use AI to speed up scientific research. The idea was to have AI agents analyze large amounts of data. They would then suggest new ideas and even design experiments. However, the results have been a mix of success and f
In a bold move, the families of two Argentine citizens held in Venezuela turned to the Vatican for help. They want the Catholic Church to step in and push for their release. This comes as Venezuela starts letting some prisoners go. Nahuel Agustín Gallo, a security expert, was arrested in December 2
The world has long relied on international law to keep powerful nations in check and protect innocent people from war's worst horrors. This system, built after the devastation of the 20th century, aimed to ensure that force didn't go unchecked. But today, this system is under threat. Powerful nation
Sudan is facing a huge problem. Many kids are missing school because of the war. More than eight million children have lost over 500 days of learning since the conflict started in April 2023. This is worse than the school closures during the COVID pandemic. The war has destroyed many schools. Some
Ever thought about how your brain makes sense of words? It turns out, it's not so different from how AI does it. A recent study found that the way our brains process language is quite similar to how AI models understand words. This is a big deal because it changes how we think about language and the
Mozambique is facing a serious situation right now. Heavy rains have been causing major floods for the past two weeks. So far, 13 people have died, but this number is likely to go up. As the water starts to go down, more bodies might be found. The floods have been really bad. Rivers and dams have o
The Board of Peace, a new initiative by the U. S. President, has sparked mixed reactions among Western European nations. Some countries have outright rejected the invitation, while others remain unsure. This board, initially meant to oversee the Gaza ceasefire, has grown into a larger project. It ai
In 2025, there was a drop in the number of journalists locked up around the world. However, the situation is still far from good. As of December 1, 330 journalists were in jail. This is a decrease from the record high of 384 in 2024. But why does this matter? China leads the way in jailing journali
