World & Security

India Condemns Remarks Shared by Trump Calling It a 'Hellhole'

Delhi summoned no officials but said comments from podcaster Michael Savage shared on Truth Social were 'uninformed, inappropriate and in poor taste.'

By Diane Park · Friday, April 24, 2026 · 3 min read
World & Security

EU Approves $106 Billion Loan Package for Ukraine After Hungary Lifts Veto

The 90-billion-euro package comes after oil shipments resumed through the Druzhba pipeline, ending a months-long deadlock over EU aid.

By Diane Park · Friday, April 24, 2026 · 4 min read
World & Security

Pentagon Says Navy Secretary Is Leaving, Latest Departure of Top Defense Leader

John Phelan's exit marks first service head departure during Trump's second term as leadership shakeups continue at the Pentagon

By Diane Park · Thursday, April 23, 2026 · 4 min read
World & Security

Pope Leo Calls for Better Prison Conditions During Equatorial Guinea Visit

The pontiff's visit to Bata prison drew attention to human rights concerns as Equatorial Guinea faces scrutiny over its role in US migrant deportations.

By Diane Park · Thursday, April 23, 2026 · 3 min read
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Michigan Democrats Nominate Candidate Who Praised Hezbollah After Ousting Jewish Regent

Amir Makled defeated incumbent Jordan Acker for the University of Michigan Board of Regents nomination after social media posts praising Hezbollah leaders surfaced.

By Diane Park · Wednesday, April 22, 2026 · 3 min read
World & Security

War in Iran Isn't Ending—It's Becoming Something New

Diplomatic efforts between Washington and Tehran face uncertainty as both sides weigh military options amid ongoing tensions.

By Diane Park · Wednesday, April 22, 2026 · 3 min read
World & Security

UK Parliament Passes Bill Banning Tobacco Sales to Anyone Born After 2008

The tobacco and vapes bill, which will become law next week with royal assent, aims to create a smoke-free generation by prohibiting sales to those born after January 1, 2009.

By Diane Park · Wednesday, April 22, 2026 · 3 min read
World & Security

Iran Is Unraveling With No Realistic Prospects of Victory or Peace, Analysts Say

Observers warn that Tehran faces simultaneous pressure from international isolation, regional conflicts, and internal tensions with no clear resolution in sight.

By Diane Park · Tuesday, April 21, 2026 · 4 min read
World & Security

Iran Warns of 'New Cards on the Battlefield' as Ceasefire Deadline Approaches

Parliament Speaker Qalibaf accuses Trump of violating ceasefire as U.S. intercepts Iranian cargo ship and VP Vance heads to Islamabad for negotiations.

By Diane Park · Tuesday, April 21, 2026 · 3 min read
World & Security

Israel Restores Damaged Christian Statue in Lebanon, Punishes Soldiers Responsible

IDF removes two soldiers from combat duty and sentences them to 30 days detention after a lone soldier damaged a statue of Jesus in Debel.

By Diane Park · Tuesday, April 21, 2026 · 3 min read