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School Strike in Iran Raises Questions About Who Fired the Missiles

June 25, 2026

A deadly attack on a school in southern Iran late February left more than 175 children and teachers dead, but the U. S. president now says the truth may never come out. During a brief press talk, he admitted investigators might never pinpoint who launched the missiles that hit the building on the fi

politics

Russian attacks keep destroying Ukraine’s historic places

June 16, 2026

Russia has struck more than 1, 700 sites that hold history and culture. A missile set the 11th‑century Dormition Cathedral on fire, a place that is part of UNESCO heritage and important to Russian Orthodox people. The Ukrainian church leader called the strike a crime against humanity, history

politics

Russian Attack on Historic Kyiv Site Stirs Global Concern

June 16, 2026

On a recent overnight raid, Ukraine faced one of its most intense missile and drone strikes yet. Among the targets was the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra, a nearly 1, 000-year-old monastery and cathedral recognized as a key Christian site. The golden domes of this UNESCO World Heritage location lit up as flame

opinion

When AI companies face tough choices

June 15, 2026

Tech companies today often talk about doing good with AI. But real courage comes when they have to turn down big money for the wrong reasons. One AI firm, Anthropic, recently did something bold. It refused a Pentagon demand to remove limits on how its AI tools could be used. This happened when the

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Justice catches up with Syrian officials in Europe

June 2, 2026

Two Syrian men who once worked in the country’s security forces found themselves in a Vienna courtroom facing serious charges. Both had arrived in Austria years ago as refugees and started new lives, but their pasts came back to haunt them. Anwar al-Halabi, a former security official, and Musab Abu

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Spies, Torture and a Long Hunt: Two Syrian Officers Tried in Vienna

June 1, 2026

For more than ten years, two high‑ranking figures from Syria’s war had lived in Europe as if they were ordinary residents. Their presence, however, was a secret that the Austrian police finally exposed after a persistent search. The first man, Khaled al‑Halabi, once led Syria’s state security. He i

politics

Justice on Hold: How U. S. Funding Cuts Leave War Crimes in Ukraine Unanswered

June 1, 2026

In the quiet town of Izium, surrounded by fields and forests, war’s scars remain deep. A woman named Alla shared her story with investigators—how Russian soldiers held her for days, torturing her in ways that left her begging for death. This isn’t an isolated case. Since Russia’s 2022 invasion, Ukra

opinion

Casualties and Crimes: What Comes After Hamas’s Brutal Attacks?

May 20, 2026

On October 7, 2023, Hamas launched a violent assault that left deep scars on Israeli communities. Evidence gathered over two years now confirms what many suspected then: sexual violence wasn’t just random cruelty. It was planned. Footage released by Hamas itself showed parts of the attack, but the f

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Former soldier released on bail while facing serious war crime charges

April 18, 2026

A decorated Australian soldier, once celebrated as a national hero, walked out of prison on bail last week after being charged with multiple war crimes. The 47-year-old veteran, arrested earlier this month, is accused of killing five Afghan civilians during his service in 2009 and 2012. Authorities

politics

When presidents talk tough, critics cry war crime

April 10, 2026

During a heated online exchange, a world leader hinted at serious consequences if rivals refused to back down. His words suggested dramatic action against critical systems that keep a country running. Critics quickly labeled the statement reckless and dangerous, comparing it to some of history’s wor