Kieran Lockhart, Jun, 20 2025
President Trump has about two weeks to decide if the U.S. will join Israel’s push for military action against Iran, hinging on last-chance talks with Tehran. Washington demands a total halt to Iran’s uranium enrichment. Trump approved plans for an attack but has yet to commit, stressing diplomacy while Israel worries about U.S. delays.
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Kieran Lockhart, Jun, 13 2025
Netanyahu painted Israel's war in Gaza as a Middle East gamechanger, but with Gaza in ruins and Hamas still standing, the big claims don't hold up. Israel's show of force left severe humanitarian fallout and hasn't brought the lasting security or strategic win leaders anticipated.
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Kieran Lockhart, Jun, 13 2025
On June 4, 2025, the UK Minister for the Middle East urged Israel to end its blockade on humanitarian aid to Gaza, calling the policy inhumane. The UK stressed that Israeli actions have worsened conditions for Palestinians, demanding free access for the UN and relief groups. The UK also reaffirmed its commitment to international law.
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Kieran Lockhart, May, 29 2025
On May 19, 2025, about 300 people and all livestock were evacuated from Blatten in the Swiss Alps because nearby Birch Glacier showed signs of an imminent landslide. Authorities quickly declared a 'special situation' and brought in emergency teams, acting on experiences from similar past crises.
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Kieran Lockhart, May, 19 2025
The Mexican Navy’s Cuauhtémoc struck the Brooklyn Bridge during a high-profile farewell display on May 17, 2025, killing two sailors and injuring 22 others. The training ship lost power and drifted unassisted into the bridge, leading to catastrophic mast failure. Investigations by both U.S. and Mexican authorities are underway.
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Kieran Lockhart, May, 17 2025
Hadi Matar was sentenced to 25 years behind bars for stabbing author Salman Rushdie during a 2022 lecture in New York. Prosecutors convinced the jury of Matar’s intent with video evidence, dismissing claims of a random outburst. Rushdie’s injuries from the attack remain life-altering.
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Kieran Lockhart, May, 10 2025
Tensions between India and Pakistan have soared after deadly strikes and retaliatory attacks in Kashmir. Civilians are caught in the crossfire as military exchanges intensify, while both governments grapple with social media censorship and mounting international anxiety over nuclear risks.
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Kieran Lockhart, May, 10 2025
Gunmen massacred 26 tourists in Pahalgam, Kashmir, in a rare attack targeting civilians, pushing India to heightened alert. PM Modi rushed home, vowing swift retribution. The tragedy has stoked memories of the 2019 Pulwama bombing and ratcheted up tensions with Pakistan as security teams seal off the region.
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Kieran Lockhart, May, 7 2025
India's missile strikes in Pakistani-administered Kashmir killed civilians and ignited a dangerous standoff with Pakistan, which vowed retaliation. Donald Trump expressed regret and urged for calm, while the UN and U.S. leaders scrambled to prevent further escalation between the two nuclear rivals.
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Kieran Lockhart, Apr, 30 2025
Starting May 2025, Japan will let Taiwanese nationals list 'Taiwan'—not 'China'—as their place of origin in family registries. Taiwanese officials welcomed the move, noting it reflects years of diplomatic work to acknowledge Taiwan's distinct identity. China criticized the policy shift. The decision retroactively covers naturalized citizens and syncs family records with current residence card practice.
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