May 2026

Catholic Nun Assaulted in Jerusalem: Police Arrest Suspect Amid Heightened Security Concerns A violent incident in central Jerusalem has prompted a swift police response, with authorities arresting a male suspect following the assault of a Catholic nun. The attack, which occurred near the Old City, has renewed concerns about the safety of religious figures in

Congress Grants Short-Term Lifeline to Divisive FISA Surveillance Program Just Before Deadline The clock was ticking toward midnight, and the fate of one of the United States’ most powerful—and most contested—intelligence tools hung in the balance. In a frantic, last-ditch vote, lawmakers on Capitol Hill approved a short-term extension of Section 702 of the Foreign

# Brazilian Congress Dramatically Reduces Bolsonaro’s 27-Year Prison Sentence – What It Means In a seismic move that has upended Brazil’s political order, the National Congress has voted to slash the 27-year prison sentence originally recommended against former President Jair Bolsonaro. The reduction, which stunned both supporters and detractors, effectively neutralizes the most immediate legal

Iran’s Supreme Leader Issues Nuclear Ultimatum: Missile Arsenal Off Limits in Any Deal The shadow of a nuclear standoff is once again lengthening across the Middle East. In a defiant address that sent shockwaves through diplomatic channels, Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has drawn a hard line: the Islamic Republic’s nuclear and missile capabilities