Once a bedrock of Republican consensus, support for Israel is fracturing within the MAGA movement. This ideological split, fueled by generational, theological, and ideological differences, exposes fault lines and a disturbing rise in antisemitic rhetoric. The future of the right hinges on how this conflict over Israel is resolved.
France is preparing a legislative push to curb excessive screen time, proposing a ban on social media for children under 15 by next September. The draft law, backed by President Macron, also includes a ban on mobile phones in secondary schools. This initiative follows similar moves by Australia and aims to protect minors from inappropriate […]
Zohran Mamdani will be sworn in as New York City’s new mayor on New Year’s Day with two ceremonies. The first, a private family oath at the historic City Hall subway station, will be administered by Attorney General Letitia James. A public celebration with a second oath on the steps of City Hall, led by […]
New York Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani has appointed lawyer Ramzi Kassem as the city’s chief counsel. Kassem, who previously represented an individual in an al-Qaeda-related terrorism case and advised the Biden administration on immigration policy, will bring his extensive legal experience to the role. He also co-founded a project focused on law enforcement accountability and has […]
Alaa Abd el-Fattah, once a symbol of Arab Spring idealism, now faces controversy in the UK after his release from Egyptian prison. His return ignited debate over old social media posts and the vetting process for his British citizenship. This episode highlights the complex challenges liberal democracies face when balancing humanitarian advocacy with national security.
Traders have warned of a nationwide shutdown on January 16 if the government does not withdraw mandatory POS machine installation. Protesting in Islamabad, they accused tax authorities of harassing small businesses and demanded Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s intervention.
Hong Kong will forgo its iconic New Year’s Eve fireworks for the first time in years, mourning the 161 lives lost in a devastating November fire. Instead, a music show and a light display will mark the transition to 2026. This somber decision follows past cancellations due to tragedies, highlighting the city’s sensitivity to loss.
Turkey has detained 125 suspected Islamic State members in nationwide raids across 25 provinces. These operations follow a deadly clash in Yalova where three police officers and six IS members were killed. The interior minister vowed to confront those threatening national unity with state might.
A highly contagious measles case was detected at Newark Liberty International Airport during the busy holiday travel period. Health officials said the infected passenger passed through terminals B and C on Dec 12, prompting contact tracing efforts. Additional cases were also reported at Boston Logan Airport, as US measles cases surpassed 2,000 this year, with […]
Guinea’s junta leader, Gen Mamdi Doumbouya, has been declared the winner of the presidential election with a significant majority, marking the nation’s first vote since a 2021 coup. This election, seen as a move to legitimize his rule, follows a transition period and a crackdown on dissent.