Life in Sergele, a picturesque village nestled in the mountains of Iraqi Kurdistan, has taken a drastic turn as it finds itself at the heart of Turkey’s military presence. For generations, families like Sherwen Sergeli’s have thrived off the land, cultivating pomegranates, almonds, and peaches while foraging for wild fruits and spices in the lush

— Building Bridges Both Literal and Figurative In the realm of international relations, significant developments often take place quietly, away from the spotlight. But every now and then, a project comes along that captures global attention and symbolizes far more than just physical infrastructure. One such project is the construction of North Korea’s first road

Why the trees behind shea butter beauty cream are under threat — Mr. Shea’s Mission: Meet Mustafa Gerima, also known as “Mr. Shea,” a former biology teacher turned environmentalist with a compelling mission in Uganda. He is on a heartfelt crusade to protect the precious shea nut trees that produce shea butter, often referred to

Former Vice President Kamala Harris stood tall as she addressed a captivated audience at an event organized by Emerge, a political organization dedicated to empowering Democratic women in the realm of public service. This marked her first significant speech following the conclusion of the recent US election. In her address, Harris fearlessly criticized the policies

Malta, a picturesque island nation in the Mediterranean, has found itself at the center of a legal storm that could have far-reaching implications for its coveted citizenship program. The so-called “golden passport” scheme, which offers individuals citizenship through financial investment, has been deemed to violate European Union regulations by the EU’s highest court. EU Court

How Spain powered back to life from unprecedented national blackout In the heart of Europe, a country faced an unexpected challenge that brought its bustling cities to a standstill. It was a day like any other in Spain until chaos ensued and darkness enveloped the nation. The once vibrant streets fell silent, leaving millions in

In the heart of Yarrabah, a small Indigenous community near Cairns in far north Queensland, life goes on as usual. The upcoming national election seems like a distant event, with no campaign posters in sight as you drive past fields of sugar cane and along the coastal road lined with palm trees. Suzanne Andrews, the

US Secretary of State’s Plea The United States is stepping in, urging both India and Pakistan to calm the storm brewing after a tragic militant attack in Indian-administered Kashmir that left 26 innocent lives lost. Marco Rubio, the US Secretary of State, took it upon himself to sit down with officials from both nations separately.

In the vast, frozen expanses of Nunavut, where the land stretches far beyond what the eye can see and average temperatures linger below freezing for most of the year, a unique political battleground unfolds. This is where elections take on a whole new meaning – one that is as challenging as it is beautiful. Imagine

The recent signing of a natural resources deal between the US and Ukraine has sparked considerable interest and speculation about its implications for both countries. This groundbreaking agreement is seen as a crucial step towards supporting Ukraine’s post-war reconstruction efforts following Russia’s invasion. “President Trump envisioned this partnership between the American people and the Ukrainian