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‘I knew I would prevail’: Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil talks about his months in ICE detention

July 7, 2025

‘I knew I would prevail’: Inside Mahmoud Khalil’s ICE detention as a Palestinian activist

Kyle C. Garrison

Mahmoud Khalil, a Palestinian activist whose time in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention drew international attention, has opened up about the months he spent in custody, the challenges…

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South Africans fear spike in HIV infections as US aid cuts bite

July 6, 2025

US aid cuts raise concerns of HIV surge among South Africans

Kyle C. Garrison

In South Africa, which is among the nations hit hardest by the worldwide HIV crisis, there is a growing sense of unease among local communities, health entities, and advocacy agencies.…

International

'Lives are at stake:' Deadly Texas storms put spotlight on Trump's weather agency cuts

July 5, 2025

Texas storms reignite controversy over Trump’s cuts to weather agency

Kyle C. Garrison

Lives are at stake as severe storms in Texas prompt renewed attention on proposed reductions to the nation's weather monitoring capabilities. The devastating impact of recent weather events has reignited…

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July 3, 2025

Wildfires sweep through forests in drought-hit Syrian coast in major test for new government

Kyle C. Garrison

Significant wildfires have ravaged the drought-stricken coastal regions of Syria, engulfing vast areas of forest and endangering rural populations in what is now one of the country's most critical environmental…

International

Eruption of Indonesia’s Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki volcano sends ash 11 miles high

July 3, 2025

Massive eruption of Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki in Indonesia propels ash 11 miles

Kyle C. Garrison

In a striking demonstration of nature’s might, Indonesia’s Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki volcano erupted recently, sending a massive ash plume approximately 11 miles skyward. This notable volcanic occurrence has captured…

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The Strait of Hormuz: Where is it? What is it? And why is it so ...

July 3, 2025

How geopolitical tensions affect global energy prices

Kyle C. Garrison

Los precios de la energía son altamente sensibles a los acontecimientos geopolíticos. A medida que el mundo se vuelve más interconectado, los conflictos entre países o dentro de regiones pueden…

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The curious case of the British jet stuck in India

June 30, 2025

Exploring the saga of the British jet stuck in India

Kyle C. Garrison

In an incident that has drawn international attention, a British private jet has been stranded in India under circumstances that remain both unusual and legally complex. The aircraft, originally bound…

International

Police intercept migrant boat on French coast in ongoing efforts to curb Channel crossings

June 30, 2025

Authorities intercept migrant vessel off French coast amid Channel crossing crackdown

Kyle C. Garrison

On the breezy shores of northern France, police officers recently thwarted a small boat from setting off towards the United Kingdom, in a continued effort to tackle the complicated problem…

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As two African nations sign a peace deal, Trump wants credit. But some fear peace may still elude them

June 29, 2025

Trump claims credit as two African nations reach peace deal, concerns over lasting peace persist

Kyle C. Garrison

A recent peace agreement between two African countries has sparked cautious optimism across the region, marking a potential end to years of conflict and diplomatic tension. While the deal has…

International

Kentuckians Need a New Trade Policy, Not a Chaotic Trade War ...

June 27, 2025

Will current fragmentation reshape the future of globalization?

Kyle C. Garrison

The Changing Scenario: Globalization During a Divided TimeThe phenomenon of globalization, characterized by growing interdependence and the network of connections among countries, their economies, and cultures, has been a hallmark…

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