Carolyn Fields
Russia Bans Amnesty International
Yesterday, Russia’s Prosecutor General’s Office officially labeled Amnesty International an “undesirable organization,” barring the London-based human rights group from operating within the country. The...
Moody’s Cites Debt Burden in Downgrading U.S. Credit Rating to Aa1
The United States has lost its last top-tier credit rating after Moody’s Investors Service downgraded the nation’s long-term debt from Aaa to Aa1 on...
U.S. Lifts Sanctions on Syria Following Gulf Talks
President Donald Trump announced Tuesday(5/13/25) that the United States will lift all sanctions on Syria, a move aimed at opening a new chapter in...
NJ Transit Strike Halts Rail Service for 350,000 Commuters
New Jersey’s first statewide transit strike in more than four decades began early Friday morning as approximately 450 NJ Transit train engineers walked off...
American-Israeli Hostage Edan Alexander Freed Following U.S.-Hamas Talks
On May 12, 2025, Edan Alexander, a 21-year-old American-Israeli soldier, was released by Hamas following direct negotiations facilitated by the United States. His freedom...
