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A federal judge in Norfolk, Virginia, dismissed a civil lawsuit filed by Elsie Dominguez, a civilian marine engineer who alleged that she was raped aboard a U.S. Navy-operated transport vessel, ruling that her claim falls under the federal workers' compensa...

A flotilla of more than 50 civilian vessels organized by pro-Palestinian activists, including the Global Sumud Flotilla, attempted to reach the Gaza Strip in 2026 carrying humanitarian aid including food and medical supplies. Organizers stated the objective...

French-Lebanese artist Ali Cherri filed a complaint in France on April 3, 2026, requesting a war crimes investigation into an Israeli strike on an apartment building in Beirut in November 2024. The strike reportedly killed seven civilians, including Cherri’...

The COVID-19 pandemic has served as a stress test for the model of stakeholder capitalism, in which companies are expected to consider the interests of employees, customers, communities, and shareholders. The crisis revealed the strengths and weaknesses of ...

North Korea displays 50 new large‑calibre rocket systems ahead of party meeting On February 18, 2026, the government of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea presented 50 newly produced large‑calibre multiple rocket launcher vehicles during an event in...

On February 15, 2026, a partial U.S. government shutdown dragged on as congressional Democrats and the White House failed to reach an agreement on federal funding, especially over immigration oversight. Key services were disrupted and federal workers faced ...

North Korea announces late‑February 9th Congress meeting On February 7, 2026, state media in North Korea reported that the country will convene its 9th Congress of the Workers’ Party in late February 2026 in Pyongyang. The congress, held every five years, ...

Kuwait School Bombed in Northern Gaza, Casualties Reported On February 6, 2026, the Kuwait School in northern Gaza was struck by aerial bombing, resulting in multiple fatalities and injuries. Local health authorities reported at least 18 deaths, including ...

Social media posts have circulated claiming that former members of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), or active IDF personnel, are employed by or working with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). These posts allege that ex‑IDF soldiers serve as ICE...

Children of Foreign Workers Join IDF Amid Manpower Shortages Reports indicate that the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has faced increased recruitment needs due to ongoing operational demands. In response, children of foreign workers residing in Isra...