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Texas has enacted Senate Bill 17 (SB 17), which will restrict property transactions for individuals and organizations from China, Iran, North Korea, and Russia. This law, signed by Governor Greg Abbott on June 20 and effective September 1, aims to enhance national security by preventing these nations from purchasing or leasing property in Texas, including […]

Jesse Merkel, whose eight-year-old son Fletcher was killed in a shooting at Annunciation Catholic School on Wednesday, addressed the media outside the church involved in the incident. In his statement, he characterized Fletcher as a loving child with interests in fishing, cooking, and sports. Merkel expressed profound loss, stating, “We will never be allowed to

A shooting incident at a Minneapolis church has resulted in the deaths of two children and injuries to 18 others. Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara stated that the attacker, identified as Robin Westman, was reportedly fixated on harming children, although no specific motive for the attack has been determined. The victims, eight-year-old Fletcher Merkel and

In the early hours of Thursday evening, Russia conducted a significant military attack on Ukraine’s capital, Kyiv, resulting in the deaths of at least 19 individuals, including four children. The assault specifically targeted several residential buildings throughout the city. Rescue efforts are ongoing, with responders actively searching for survivors among the debris. The situation continues

Seven migrants deported from the United States have arrived in Rwanda, marking the beginning of a deal established with the Trump administration to transfer a total of 250 migrants to the African nation. According to Rwandan government spokesperson Yolande Makolo, this initial group arrived in mid-August. She did not disclose their nationalities, explaining that four

Investigations are underway after a Spanish man in Kenya shared videos on social media showing himself pouring beer down an elephant’s trunk. The man was filmed at a wildlife reserve drinking from a can of Tusker beer before offering it to the elephant. He captioned one Instagram clip, later deleted, with “Just a tusker with

The United Kingdom, France, and Germany, collectively known as the E3, have commenced the reinstatement of significant UN sanctions on Iran. These sanctions were initially lifted in connection with the 2015 nuclear deal, which aimed to curtail Iran’s nuclear program. The initiation of a “snapback” mechanism will allow for the reinstatement of these sanctions within

Kyiv Missile Strike Overview On the night of August 28, 2025, Kyiv experienced significant missile and drone attacks, with reports indicating that Russia launched nearly 600 drones and over 30 missiles. The area most affected was the Darnytskyi district on the city’s left bank, where a missile struck a low-rise block of flats, resulting in

Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook has initiated a lawsuit against President Donald Trump in response to his stated intent to terminate her position. She requests the court to declare the president’s order as “unlawful and void,” naming Fed Chairman Jerome Powell and the Board of Governors as additional defendants. Trump has alleged that there are

Susan Monarez, the director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), remains in her position despite conflicting statements regarding her termination, according to her lawyer. Monarez, who has occupied the role for only a month, reportedly resisted directives she deemed unscientific and criticized Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for what she