In the western city of Lviv, a cemetery tells a story of loss and resilience. Olya Kachmaryk, a mother who lost her son in the ongoing conflict with Russia, visits his grave. She hopes for peace, even if it means making tough choices. Her son, Oleksandr, is one of over 1, 000 soldiers buried in this
A recent phone call between Steve Witkoff, a key figure in Donald Trump's team, and Yuri Ushakov, a top aide to Vladimir Putin, has shed light on the behind-the-scenes discussions about ending the Ukraine conflict. The conversation, recorded and later obtained by Bloomberg, revealed that Witkoff bel
In a surprising turn, a plan has surfaced that could potentially end the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine. This plan, attributed to a high-profile U. S. figure, suggests that Ukraine might have to make significant territorial concessions to achieve peace. The proposal, which is still in i
Lebanon is taking a stand against Israel. They plan to file a complaint with the United Nations Security Council. The issue? A concrete wall Israel is building along their shared border. Lebanon says this wall goes beyond the agreed-upon boundary, known as the Blue Line. The Blue Line is a boundary
A recent check by the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) revealed that a wall put up by the Israeli military goes beyond the Blue Line. This line is the unofficial border between Lebanon and Israel, including the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights. The wall, made of concrete and shaped li
Francesca Albanese, a U. N. official, has become a local hero in her hometown of Ariano Irpino, Italy. People there support her, even paying for her coffee. But her work has made her a target of the U. S. government. As the U. N. special rapporteur for the Palestinian territories, she has documented
In a recent meeting in Alaska, U. S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin talked about Ukraine's future. The U. S. might offer Ukraine some security promises, but it's not clear what these promises will look like. Steve Witkoff, Trump's special envoy, said the U. S. could offe
The U. S. has recently given away 10 old Coast Guard ships to four Asian countries, including Vietnam and the Philippines. These countries are in a tough spot because they have disputes with China over who owns parts of the South China Sea. The ships are not new, but they are big and can travel far,
Mexico's struggle with violence is not a new story. It's a complex issue that's been going on for years. The problem is not just about crime rates. It's about certain areas becoming hotspots for violence. These places, called necro-spaces, are controlled by different groups. Think of them as territo
In the world of birds, some young ones stay put in their family home longer than others. This is common in species where family members team up to raise chicks. Researchers looked into this behavior using data from the Seychelles warbler, a bird that lives in groups. They wanted to know what makes t
