Imagine a kid dodging bullets on the way to school, or huddling under a blanket as bombs shake the walls. That’s not some movie scene—it’s the harsh reality for millions of children in war zones today. I’ve spoken with survivors over the years, like a young boy from Syria who told me how the constant … Read more
I remember sitting in a cozy pub in London back in July 2024, right after the general election results came in. The air was buzzing with optimism—friends clinking glasses, toasting to a new era under Labour. Keir Starmer had just swept into power with a massive majority, promising change after years of Tory chaos. I … Read more
As the clock struck midnight on New Year’s Eve 2025, millions of Ukrainians tuned in to hear their president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, deliver a message they’d been waiting years for. In a heartfelt 20-minute address from Kyiv, Zelenskyy revealed that a peace agreement to end the nearly four-year war with Russia is “90% ready.” It was … Read more
The morning of October 7, 2023, changed everything for countless families in southern Israel. For the Horenstein family in the small moshav of Netiv HaAsara, just meters from the Gaza border, it was a day of sheer terror. Hamas militants stormed their community, killing neighbors and turning homes into battlegrounds. Simon Horenstein was outside when … Read more
I’ve followed Yemen’s heartbreaking conflict for years, ever since a trip to the region back in the early 2010s opened my eyes to the resilience of its people amid unimaginable hardship. Watching from afar as the war dragged on, I’ve often wondered if there would ever be a real breakthrough. Now, in early 2026, Saudi … Read more
On January 2, 2026, the people of Kharkiv woke to what should have been an ordinary Friday afternoon. Instead, two ballistic missiles slammed into a residential neighborhood in the city’s central Kyivskyi district, reducing a multi-storey apartment building to rubble and claiming innocent lives in an instant. Ukrainian authorities confirmed that the attack killed a … Read more
Imagine two babies born on the same day in the UK, just a few miles apart. One grows up with easy access to high-quality nurseries, green parks for play, and parents who can afford extended time at home. The other faces long waiting lists for childcare, limited outdoor spaces, and parents rushing back to work … Read more
It’s hard to believe we’re already into 2026, and the situation in Gaza still feels like it’s hanging by a thread. I remember following the news back when the ceasefire first kicked in last October – there was this brief wave of optimism, like maybe, just maybe, the worst was over. But here we are, … Read more
Imagine sitting down for a family dinner where the main course is a multi-billion-dollar media empire, and the side dishes are decades of grudges, whispered alliances, and enough drama to fuel a hit TV show. That’s the Murdoch clan for you. I’ve always been fascinated by family businesses—my own grandfather ran a small printing shop … Read more
Hey there, reader. Picture this: It’s a crisp evening in Washington, D.C., and I’m standing outside the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, that iconic building glowing against the Potomac River. I’ve been there more times than I can count—catching a symphony one night, a Broadway tour the next. But now, in early … Read more