Lebanon and Iran are playing a game of diplomatic musical chairs. Lebanese Foreign Minister Youssef Raji turned down an offer to visit Tehran, but he didn't slam the door shut on talks. Instead, he sent an invitation for Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi to come to Beirut for a chat. Araqchi, w
Iran is in a tough spot. It's not doing anything groundbreaking, but it's managing to stay afloat. How? By using three main strategies: sneaky money moves, secret oil deals, and backing groups in other countries. China and Russia are big players in Iran's survival game. China buys Iran's oil, even
In 2025, photographers from the Associated Press documented a wide range of spiritual practices and religious events across the globe. One striking image shows a vast crowd gathered in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican for Pope Francis' funeral, while another captures a single woman in Uruguay honor
The US government is secretly working on plans for what might happen if Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro steps down. This isn't just about moving troops around; it's about figuring out what comes next if Maduro leaves, whether he goes willingly or is forced out. Inside the White House, different
In Gaza, things are heating up. Israel recently hit two armed men near troops, killing one. This is just one of many tense moments in the region. Eight countries, including Saudi Arabia and Turkey, are not happy about Israel's plan to partly open the Rafah Crossing. They think it's a bad idea and c
In a significant development, Israel has received what could be the remains of one of the last hostages held in Gaza. This comes as a ray of hope amid the ongoing conflict, but the situation remains complex. The remains, found by militants in northern Gaza, are now in Israel for forensic examination
Pope Leo XIV, the first North American to hold the position, has made headlines again. This time, he's urging U. S. President Donald Trump to avoid using military force to remove Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro from power. Instead, the Pope suggests seeking a peaceful agreement for Maduro to ste
Pope Leo, the first U. S. pope, recently spoke out against the idea of a military intervention in Venezuela. He suggested that the U. S. should focus on dialogue and economic measures instead of force. This comes as the Trump administration has been considering various options to address Venezuela's
In Wasit, Iraq, a study took a close look at the germs found in red meat. The focus was on two types of Campylobacter bacteria: Campylobacter jejuni and Campylobacter coli. These germs are known to cause stomach problems in people. The study wanted to see how often these germs show up in meat and if
Pennsylvania is bracing for a snowy Tuesday morning. The National Weather Service in State College has issued warnings. Several counties in central Pennsylvania are under a Winter Weather Advisory. These counties include Adams, Blair, Cumberland, Dauphin, Franklin, Fulton, Huntingdon, Juniata, Lanca
