In the midst of a heavy downpour, a heartbreaking event unfolded in Gaza. A young baby, Rahaf Abu Jazar, lost her life due to the cold after her family's tent flooded. Her mother, Hejar, cradled her in her arms, devastated by the sudden loss. The rain poured down, making the already dire situation e
In a bold move, Slovakia's President Peter Pellegrini recently blocked a new law that would have weakened protections for whistleblowers. This law, supported by Prime Minister Robert Fico's government, aimed to replace the current Whistleblower Protection Office (UOO) with a new agency under differe
South Korea is making some big moves to boost its economy. The finance ministry is planning to create a sovereign wealth fund, similar to those in Singapore and Australia, by the first half of next year. This fund will help manage state-owned properties worth a whopping 1, 300 trillion won. The goal
A recent letter signed by over 200 notable figures, including musicians, actors, and writers, has sparked discussions about the role of celebrities in political advocacy. The letter, which calls for the release of convicted Palestinian terrorist Marwan Barghouti, has raised eyebrows and questions ab
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
Pope Leo XIV recently emphasized the importance of Europe's involvement in any future peace agreement for Ukraine. He made these remarks after a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The pope argued that excluding Europe from peace talks would be unrealistic, as the war is happening
Religion in the United States is at a crossroads. Recent studies show that while the decline in religious affiliation has slowed, it hasn't reversed. Young adults are still less likely to identify with a religion compared to older generations. However, the trend of decreasing religious affiliation h
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
The UK is making a big move to help fintech startups grow faster. They're introducing a new system that lets these companies start operating sooner. This is part of a bigger plan to make things easier for businesses and boost the economy. Right now, startups have to wait a long time to get full app
In a recent turn of events, the crew members of a cargo ship that was attacked and sunk in the Red Sea have been released. The ship, named Eternity C, was operated by a Greek company and flew the Liberian flag. It was targeted by Yemen's Houthi rebels in July, leading to its eventual sinking. The c
