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Mar 30 2026POLITICS

Death Penalty Bill Sparks International Outcry

Israel’s parliament is set to vote on a new law that would make the death penalty mandatory for Palestinians convicted in military court of killing Israelis. The proposal, drafted by far‑right national security minister Itamar Ben‑Gvir, requires a verdict within 90 days and removes the possibility o

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Mar 26 2026POLITICS

Israel Plans a New “Safe” Zone in Southern Lebanon

Israel has ordered people living south of the Litani River to leave. The move comes after Hezbollah fired rockets at Israeli towns and sparked a larger conflict with Israel and Gaza. The Litani River is about 30 kilometres from the border, and roughly eight percent of Lebanon lies to its south.

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Mar 23 2026SPORTS

John Henry’s Silent Comeback: One Word, Big Impact

John Henry, the Liverpool owner, has stepped back into social media after years of quiet. His brief reply on X—just the word “Historic”—surfaced during a debate about New England Sports Network (NESN), which is partly owned by Fenway Sports Group. The comment was prompted by a correction from a Bost

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Mar 21 2026SPORTS

Isaiah Evans: From Fayetteville to Duke

Isaiah Evans grew up in Fayetteville, North Carolina, and was born on December 6, 2005. He is an American citizen who has played for U. S. youth teams. At a Nike Hoops Summit, he scored six points in five minutes and has trained at national camps, like one in Colorado in 2023. While he hasn’t yet pl

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Mar 19 2026POLITICS

Rafah Crossing Reopens, Giving Hope to Gaza Patients

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

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Mar 17 2026POLITICS

Israel Claims to Have Killed High‑Rank Iranian Officials

Israel says it has eliminated Ali Larijani, the top aide on Iran’s security council, and Gholamreza Soleimani, a senior Basij commander. The claims came from Defence Minister Israel Katz and the Israeli military’s public statement on X. Iran has neither confirmed nor denied the reports, leaving the

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Mar 17 2026POLITICS

Middle East Tensions, Power Outages and U. S. Policy Moves

Israel has stepped up its attacks on the group Hezbollah in Lebanon, sparking a new front that could widen the conflict with Iran. The Israeli army claims it has killed two high‑ranking Iranian commanders, though Tehran has not yet confirmed the claim. In Lebanon, a million people have been forced t

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Mar 17 2026POLITICS

Dangerous Skies Over Lebanon: What the Airstrikes Mean

Israel has been dropping bombs on Lebanese towns since rockets began coming from the south. The strikes have hit homes, shelters for refugees and even a medical centre. Over 800 people in Lebanon have died and more than a million were forced to leave their houses, according to local officials.

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Mar 16 2026POLITICS

Oil Routes, Alliances and the New Middle‑East Tension

Israel claimed it had struck a Tehran building that supported Iran’s space plans, calling the site a hub for military satellites. Photos on social media show damage to a research institute in central Tehran, linked to the Chamran‑1 satellite launched last year. Meanwhile, three Pakistani tankers hav

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Mar 14 2026POLITICS

Israel Warns It Might Hit Lebanese Ambulances in Ongoing Clash

Israel’s army said on Saturday that it could target ambulances and hospitals in Lebanon if they are used by Hezbollah for fighting. The claim came from a military spokesman who posted on X, but no proof was shown. He warned that Hezbollah is “using ambulances for military purposes” and that Israel w

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