How much does a war really cost—and who ends up paying the price? In Washington, that question is getting harder to ignore. For the first time, officials say the US war in Iran has already racked up a staggering $25 billion bill. That figure, revealed by a senior Pentagon official, is roughly equal to the
What drives someone to walk 210 kilometres barefoot in scorching heat—just to deliver a message of peace? In Colombo, that question had a powerful answer this week. Saffron-robed monk Pannakara завершed a week-long journey across Sri Lanka, accompanied not by luxury. But by a rescued stray dog named Aloka, meaning “light.” Together, they became symbols
What does a royal visit really mean when politics are tense and headlines are heavy? As King Charles III and Queen Camilla touched down in the United States, the moment felt bigger than ceremony—it felt symbolic. Their four-day trip marks 250 years since America’s independence, but it also arrives at a tricky time. Relations between
What happens when Big Tech ambition runs straight into geopolitical reality? Just ask Meta. The social media giant’s $2 billion bid to acquire AI start-up Manus has hit a wall—blocked by Chinese regulators. Why? Because Beijing’s powerful National Development and Reform Commission stepped in, reportedly ordering both sides to walk away from the deal. Meta
What happens when a glittering night of politics and media suddenly turns into chaos? That’s exactly what unfolded at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner—an event known more for jokes and networking than gunfire. In a shocking twist, officials now say President Donald Trump and members of his administration were “likely” the intended targets. Acting Attorney
What does “justice” look like—and who gets to define it? That debate is back in the spotlight after the US Department of Justice unveiled a plan to expand execution methods beyond lethal injection. To include firing squads, gas asphyxiation, and electrocution. Officials argue it’s about practicality and deterrence. Critics say it’s something else entirely. In
What if one of the deadliest cancers finally had a crack in its armor? For decades, pancreatic cancer has been one of medicine’s toughest battles. Survival rates? Grim—only about one in ten patients live beyond five years. And alarmingly, cases are rising, even among younger adults. So why the sudden flicker of hope? Researchers say
What happens when the people documenting war become its victims? That’s the question echoing out of southern Lebanon after journalist Amal Khalil was killed and photographer Zeinab Faraj injured in Israeli airstrikes. Lebanese officials say the two were first caught near a strike, then hit again while taking shelter—raising a troubling claim: was this deliberate?
In Washington, D.C., Tuesday began with urgency. JD Vance was expected to head to Islamabad for fresh negotiations with Iran. Planes were ready. Diplomats were on standby. And then… nothing. The trip never happened. Instead, Donald Trump made a different move—extending the ceasefire with Iran just hours before it was due to expire. His reasoning?
What should have been a peaceful visit to ancient ruins turned into a scene of panic and tragedy. At Teotihuacán, one of Mexico’s most iconic tourist destinations, a gunman opened fire—killing a 32-year-old Canadian woman before taking his own life. So how did a place steeped in history become the setting for chaos? Witnesses describe
In the early hours of Sunday, police say Shamar Elkins went on a rampage, first shooting a woman in the street. Before entering a nearby home and killing seven of his own children—along with another child not related to him. The victims ranged from just one year old to 14. Two women, including the children’s
What happens when those meant to protect… step back instead? That’s the question shaking Kyiv after a deadly street shooting left six people dead and more than a dozen injured. The fallout has already claimed a major figure: Yevhen Zhukov, head of patrol police, has resigned. Why? Because videos circulating online appear to show officers
