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In a year marked by stark divisions, the United States’ oldest dictionary, Merriam-Webster, has declared “polarization” the word of 2024. The choice reflects deepening divides not just in American society during the heated presidential race, but also globally. The term has gained traction in media coverage of global social issues. Merriam-Webs...
Republican lawmakers are considering cuts to Social Security and other federal programs following discussions with billionaires Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy. The two were recently appointed by President-elect Donald Trump to a new commission aimed at reducing federal expenditures. Despite previous assurances to protect Social Security, GOP me...
A federal court has upheld a law that could see TikTok banned in the US unless it finds an American buyer by January 19. Passed by Congress and signed by President Joe Biden, the law targets the Chinese-owned social media giant to mitigate concerns over data security. The unanimous decision will have significant repercussions for […]
CIA analyst Asif William Rahman has been accused of leaking classified documents that forced Israel to postpone a planned military strike on Iran. These documents, detailed with satellite imagery and specifics on potential missile and aircraft deployments, were meant to be top secret. Charged under the Espionage Act, the 34-year-old faces alle...
The conservative American Accountability Foundation has urged Pete Hegseth to remove 20 high-ranking “woke” officers promoting diversity. Hegseth has been nominated by President-elect Donald Trump to head the Pentagon. The move is believed to have caused significant unease among military leaders. The list, disproportionately featur...
Free Palestine supporters gathered in New York City on Saturday to protest outside a hotel where former Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant reportedly was staying. Chanting slogans and holding banners, demonstrators expressed opposition to Gallant’s policies and actions during his tenure, advocating for Palestinian rights and justice. ...
Nearly one million displaced Palestinians in war-torn Gaza are at risk of extreme cold and rain this winter. The UN agency for Palestine refugees (UNRWA) has called for protection of displaced people from rain and cold in Gaza. The agency said 945,000 people are at risk of exposure this winter. UNRWA said the human cost […]
In a jubilant scene at Damascus’ historic Umayyad Mosque, Syrians gathered to celebrate the collapse of the Assad regime, marking the end of 61 years of Baath Party rule. The Umayyad Mosque is one of the oldest and most expansive mosques globally, boasting significant stature in Islamic architecture and history. Among its most sacred asp...
The United States has launched airstrikes across Syria, coinciding with significant moves by Israel in the region. Israel has bombed multiple sites and established control over a segment of Syrian territory. The U.S. has roughly 900 troops on the ground in Syria. Israel has conducted strikes on 10 arms depots and military facilities in areas [...
India has accused the United States of undermining its political stability by orchestrating attacks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The claim by India’s ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) pointed to the Organised Crime and Corruption Reporting Project (OCCRP), reportedly funded by USAID and figures such as George Soros. The contro...
