A giant banner is seen at Enghelab Square in Tehran, Iran, January 15, 2026. | Xinhua via Getty Images Is Support Truly En Route for Iranian Protesters? The question of whether meaningful assistance is arriving for those protesting in Iran has been amplified by recent pronouncements from former President Donald Trump. In a post on … Read more
Iran Protests: Mounting Death Toll and Fears of Regime Collapse January 16, 2026 A brutal crackdown on widespread protests in Iran may have resulted in over 12,000 deaths, raising the specter of a potential regime change after nearly five decades of Islamic rule. The escalating violence and near-total information blackout are drawing international concern and … Read more
Maduro Extradition Sparks International Crisis, Echoes of Past US Interventions January 6, 2026 The unprecedented extradition of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro to the United States has ignited a global firestorm, raising serious questions about international law, sovereignty, and the historical pattern of US intervention in Latin America. The move, authorized by President Donald Trump, has … Read more
US Intervention in Venezuela: Maduro Ousted, But What Comes Next? Palm Beach, FL – January 3, 2026 – In a stunning turn of events, Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has been removed from power following a clandestine Delta Force operation. Maduro and his wife are currently en route to New York aboard the USS Iwo Jima … Read more
A screen shows news coverage of the meeting between US President Donald Trump and China’s President Xi Jinping in South Korea, outside a shopping mall in Beijing on October 30, 2025. | Adek Berry/AFP via Getty Images The year 2025 may be remembered not for conflicts in Gaza, Ukraine, or even Venezuela, but for a … Read more
A police officer walks along cordon tapeline at the scene of a mass shooting at Bondi Beach on December 14, 2025, in Sydney, Australia. | Darrian Traynor/Getty Images A horrific act of violence unfolded at Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australia, on Sunday, December 14, 2025, leaving 15 people dead and numerous others injured. The attack, … Read more
Global Progress Against Poverty Faces Reversal, New Data Warns The remarkable decades-long decline in extreme poverty – a defining achievement of modern times – is at risk of ending, according to new analysis. While millions have been lifted out of destitution in recent years, projections indicate a potential reversal after 2030, threatening to undo hard-won … Read more
Putin’s Calculus: As Ukraine Peace Talks ‘Fine-Tune,’ Will Russia Ever Accept a Deal? The evolving peace proposal for Ukraine, initially a 28-point plan, has been revised to 19 points, yet faces skepticism from Moscow. As former President Trump dispatches envoy Steve Witkoff to present the updated framework to Vladimir Putin, the fundamental question remains: can … Read more
Sudan’s army chief General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan. | AFP /Getty Images The fragile peace in Sudan shattered in recent months, escalating into a full-blown civil war with devastating consequences. A pivotal moment arrived with the fall of El Fasher to the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), effectively bisecting the nation. This escalation prompted a surprising announcement: … Read more
We need foreign-born researchers and scientists for America to not only succeed, but lead. | Anadolu /Getty Images The United States stands at a critical juncture. For decades, American scientific dominance wasn’t a natural occurrence, but a carefully cultivated advantage—one built on welcoming the world’s brightest minds. Now, that advantage is eroding, and the consequences … Read more