US Citizen Dies During West Bank Protest

The U.S. State Department has confirmed the death of an American citizen during a protest in the West Bank. The department expressed awareness of “the tragic death” of Aysrnur Egzi Eygi, but did not provide further details. The agency did not disclose the cause of death. However, Reuters, citing the official Palestinian news agency WAFA, […]

Israel and British Jewish Leaders Criticize UK’s Arms Export Suspension as ‘Hypocritical’

JERUSALEM – Israeli leaders and British Jews have condemned the UK’s decision to suspend 30 arms export licenses to Israel, announced on Monday, over concerns about alleged violations of international humanitarian law by Israel during its ongoing conflict with Hamas in Gaza. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu labeled the move “shameful” on X, asserting that […]

Experts Urge Biden Administration to Take a More Aggressive Stance Against Iran-Backed Houthis

Military commanders have publicly disagreed with the Pentagon’s approach to the Houthi attacks in the Red Sea, advocating for a more forceful response. “The U.S. clearly needs to take more aggressive action against Iran for supplying and supporting the Houthis. Until the U.S. imposes consequences on Iran, these Houthi attacks will continue,” said Retired RADM […]

UK Prosecutors Drop Sexual Assault Charges Against Harvey Weinstein

British prosecutors have dropped charges of indecent assault against disgraced Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein, announcing on Thursday that there was “no longer a realistic prospect of conviction.” The Crown Prosecution Service, which authorized two charges against Weinstein in 2022, said in a statement that they had informed all parties of their decision. “We would always […]

Netanyahu Denies Imminent Cease-fire Deal During ‘Fox & Friends’ Interview

On Thursday morning, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu refuted claims that negotiators were on the verge of reaching a cease-fire agreement. “It’s completely inaccurate,” Netanyahu told “Fox & Friends” co-host Brian Kilmeade during an interview. “There’s a story, a narrative out there that there’s a deal out there … that’s just a false narrative.”  Netanyahu […]

Migrant Boat Spotted in English Channel Following Fatal Wreck

Just a day after 12 migrants lost their lives when their small inflatable boat capsized during an attempted crossing of the English Channel, several dozen more individuals attempted another crossing on Wednesday, crammed into a crowded vessel. French patrol boats closely observed the vessel as it struggled through the choppy waters. This most recent attempt, […]

Grenfell Tower Fire Was a ‘Death Trap’ Due to Government and Regulatory Failures, Report Finds

A comprehensive report released on Wednesday concluded that decades of negligence by the government, regulatory bodies, and industry transformed Grenfell Tower into a “death trap” where 72 lives were tragically lost. The public inquiry into the 2017 fire found no singular cause for the catastrophe but determined that a combination of dishonest corporations, ineffective or […]

Greta Thunberg and Five Others Arrested at Anti-Israel Demonstration in Denmark

Climate activist Greta Thunberg was among six individuals apprehended at Copenhagen University on Wednesday during a demonstration against the institution’s ties to Israel. Thunberg participated in the protest alongside members of Students Against the Occupation, an anti-Israel advocacy group. Known globally for her climate activism, Thunberg has also engaged in various protests across Europe amid […]

Mother and Son Unearth Ancient Artifact During Gardening

History could be right in your own backyard. This was the case for a mother and her baby who were gardening in the town of Józefów, Poland.  While gardening in May, they stumbled upon a peculiar object. Intrigued by their find, they brought it to the Mazowiecki Wojewódzki Konserwator Zabytków (Masovian Voivodeship Conservator of Monuments) […]

Pacific Ocean: Earth’s Largest, Oldest, and Deepest Basin

The Pacific Ocean is also the oldest. A basin is “a depression, or dip, in the Earth’s surface,” according to National Geographic. The Pacific Ocean is the largest, deepest and oldest ocean basin in the world, according to the National Ocean Service’s website. There are three major types of basins, which are drainage, structural and […]

Putin Visits Mongolia Despite ICC Arrest Warrant

Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Mongolia this week for a state visit without being arrested by the International Criminal Court (ICC) — a significant challenge to the court’s authority. Putin arrived in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia’s capital, late Monday evening, where he was welcomed by Mongolian Minister of Foreign Affairs Battsetseg Batmunkh and a military honor […]