Author: Sophia Johnson

Israel launched a wave of coordinated strikes on Yemen early Monday, targeting three Red Sea ports and a power facility, escalating tensions in a region already simmering with instability. The assault, confirmed by the Israeli military, marks the first direct hit on Yemeni soil in nearly a month. It followed an incident off Hodeidah’s coast, where a ship was attacked and left adrift, its crew abandoning it as it took…

Srinagar lit up with speeches, solemn reflection and political symbolism on Saturday as Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha marked the 125th birth anniversary of Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee. Speaking at a commemoration at Tagore Hall, the LG described Mookerjee as a man who gave his life to ensure Jammu and Kashmir was fully integrated with India. The message was loud and clear: Dr. Mookerjee’s legacy is no longer just about history…

Aggressive Africanized Honey Bees Found Just Across the Chattahoochee River in Alabama They’re small, deadly, and now dangerously close to Georgia. Africanized honey bees—often dubbed “killer bees”—have been detected in Barbour County, Alabama, just across the Chattahoochee River from Georgia’s Quitman County. Officials aren’t panicking yet, but they’re definitely paying close attention. Georgia’s agriculture department is monitoring the situation after a swarm tested positive for Africanized DNA. These bees, a…

Iran’s nuclear ambitions may have just suffered their most significant setback in over a decade, as new assessments from the Pentagon suggest recent joint U.S.-Israeli strikes have crippled key facilities, delaying Tehran’s program by as much as two years. The bold military move, spearheaded in mid-June and described by some officials as the most comprehensive attack since 2007, has reignited global debate over how to contain Iran’s nuclear trajectory and…

This fall, elementary students across Georgia will be brushing up on something many thought belonged to grandma’s era: cursive writing. It’s no typo — loopy letters are officially back in the curriculum. After years of dwindling ink use and rising screen time, Georgia’s public schools are about to reintroduce a skill that had nearly disappeared from the classroom. And they’re not doing it quietly, either. A New Chapter in the…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi took off Tuesday morning on a whirlwind diplomatic tour that’s all about influence, alliances—and a changing world order. The Indian leader is visiting Ghana, Trinidad and Tobago, Argentina, Brazil, and Namibia from July 2 to 9, with a packed agenda that culminates in the BRICS summit in Rio. His message? India’s fully invested in building a stronger Global South and a multipolar power balance where emerging…

Poland opens season strong, Ukraine stumbles in the rain, Georgia struggles, Uzbekistan stays quiet The summer blueberry season across Eastern Europe and Central Asia is already revealing deep contrasts. From Poland’s cautiously optimistic early harvest to Georgia’s rain-soaked setbacks, weather has taken center stage in shaping supply, export volume, and — perhaps most noticeably — prices. Meanwhile, Ukraine is walking a tightrope between booming production and logistical hurdles, and Uzbekistan,…

Hero Motors is back on the IPO track, but this time with a bigger ask. The auto parts player has refiled its draft papers with a revised plan to raise ₹1,200 crore — a clear signal that it’s shifting gears and eyeing serious expansion. This marks the company’s second attempt after pulling back an earlier draft citing market conditions. Now, with an upbeat tone and stronger appetite, Hero Motors wants…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is heading out on a whirlwind five-nation tour starting Wednesday, July 2 — and it’s shaping up to be his most ambitious diplomatic push in a decade. Over just eight days, he’ll visit Ghana, Trinidad and Tobago, Argentina, Brazil, and Namibia, blending strategy, symbolism, and plenty of handshakes along the way. With BRICS, rare earths, and diaspora ties all on the agenda, this isn’t just another…