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Diplomatic Shuffle: Iran and Lebanon's Foreign Ministers Switch Plans

December 12, 2025

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

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What If All Americans Took the Citizenship Test?

November 20, 2025

The U. S. Citizenship and Immigration Services recently introduced a tougher civics test for immigrants seeking citizenship. This test now includes more challenging questions, such as naming five of America's original states and explaining the significance of the Federalist Papers. While this might

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Iran's Nuclear Program: What's Really Going On?

November 16, 2025

Iran's foreign minister recently revealed that the country has halted uranium enrichment at all its sites. This announcement came after Israel and the United States targeted Iran's enrichment facilities in June. Abbas Araghchi, the foreign minister, made it clear that Iran is not secretly enriching

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France Steps In to Aid Palestinians in Crafting a Future State's Blueprint

November 12, 2025

France is stepping up to assist the Palestinian Authority in creating a constitution for a potential future state. This announcement came from President Emmanuel Macron after his discussion with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas in Paris. Several Western countries, including France, have official

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A New Chapter: UK, Australia, and Canada Recognize Palestine

September 22, 2025

In a bold move, the UK, Australia, and Canada have officially acknowledged Palestine as a state. This decision comes as a response to Israel's actions in Gaza and the ongoing expansion of settlements in the West Bank. The UK's Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, emphasized that this recognition is not an

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A Bold Move: Israeli Minister Visits Jailed Palestinian Figure

August 15, 2025

In a surprising turn of events, Israel's far-right national security minister, Itamar Ben-Gvir, visited Marwan Barghouti, a prominent Palestinian leader currently serving time in prison. This visit came just after another high-ranking Israeli official made a bold statement about the future of a Pale

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Iran's Nuclear Talks: A Question of Trust

July 13, 2025

Iran is open to talking about its nuclear program again, but there's a catch. The country's foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi, said Iran would only return to the negotiating table if the U. S. and its allies promised no more attacks. This comes after recent strikes on Iran's nuclear and military site

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Iran's Strait of Hormuz: A Risky Move?

June 23, 2025

Tensions in the Middle East are heating up, and Iran is considering a bold move that could shake up the global economy. The Strait of Hormuz, a narrow waterway between Oman, the United Arab Emirates, and Iran, is a critical route for oil and gas shipments. About 20 million barrels of oil and a signi

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US vs. Iran: A Nuclear Showdown

June 22, 2025

The United States has taken a bold stance against Iran's nuclear pursuits. Vice President JD Vance made it clear that the U. S. is not at war with Iran but is targeting its nuclear ambitions. This statement came after a series of late-night strikes on three key nuclear sites in Iran. The strikes

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Israel and Iran: A Long Road Ahead

June 21, 2025

Israel's top military leader has hinted at a lengthy conflict with Iran. This comes as European nations try to broker a peace deal and keep the U. S. from getting more involved. The Israeli military chief, Lieutenant General Eyal Zamir, recently spoke to troops. He made it clear that the fight agai