US and Israel Strike Iran: What Triggered the Conflict and How Long Could the War Last?
by Amelia Clark
March 4, 2026
The US and Israel strikes on Iran have triggered a rapidly escalating Middle East conflict affecting global security, energy markets, and international travel. Here is what caused the war and how long it could last.
Afghanistan Legalizes Husbands Beating Wives: Taliban Prioritizes Camels Over Women
by Amelia Clark
March 2, 2026
Afghanistan’s new penal code under the Taliban legalizes violence against women while prioritizing animal welfare, sparking outrage among human rights organizations and raising urgent questions about global security and gender equality.
Iran Bets Trump Lacks a Regime Change Strategy as High Stakes Talks With US Loom
by Amelia Clark
February 6, 2026
Despite military losses, sanctions, and unrest, Iran is entering talks with the US in a defiant mood. Tehran is betting that Donald Trump lacks both the appetite and the strategy for regime change.
Historic Truce: Syrian Government and Kurdish Forces Seal Permanent Peace in North-East Syria
by Amelia Clark
February 3, 2026
After weeks of escalating tensions and armed clashes, the Syrian government and the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) have agreed to a permanent truce, setting the stage for political integration, regional stability, and a potential end to nearly a month of conflict.
Another Epidemic Concern? Deadly Nipah Virus Outbreak in India Sparks Global Alarm
by Amelia Clark
January 27, 2026
Health officials in India are racing to contain a Nipah virus outbreak in India after multiple hospital-linked infections raised fears of a wider epidemic.