Reviving Post-War Churches with Art
The Ruhr region in Germany was once home to around 1,000 new churches built after World War II. Many now stand empty. The contemporary art show Manifesta is giv
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Reviving Ruhr's Post-War Churches
Manifesta 16 is exploring new uses for the numerous empty churches in the Ruhr region, built after World War II destruction. Around 1000 churches were construct
Trump Fails to Achieve Iran War Objectives, Says Governor
New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill has questioned the Trump administration's goals in the conflict with Iran. The governor is calling for clarity on what the ad
Uganda's Top Military Chief Clamps Down on Media Freedom
Uganda's military chief, Muhoozi Kainerugaba, shut down major media outlets on June 28, 2026, sparking concerns over press freedom. Kainerugaba is the son of Pr
Israel Uses Armenian Genocide Row to Distract from Gaza Crimes, Turkey Claims
Turkey has accused Israel of attempting to divert attention from its actions in Gaza with a resolution on the Armenian killings during Ottoman rule. The Israeli
Behind Israel-Lebanon Deal: Shared Fear of Iran
Israel and Lebanon reached a landmark agreement after four days of non-stop talks in Washington, driven by a shared goal to curb Hezbollah and Iranian influence
US-Iran Truce on Thin Ice
Tensions between the US and Iran escalated over the past few days, threatening to derail their fragile ceasefire. The situation has been deteriorating since las
Pentagon Unveils AI Tool for Rapid Targeting Options
The US Pentagon announced on Thursday the development of a new agentic-AI tool, Agent Network, designed to provide military commanders with targeting options wi
China's Military Insights from Iran War
The ongoing conflict between the US and Iran is being closely watched by China's People's Liberation Army (PLA) for strategic lessons. A senior PLA analyst has
Uganda's Top Military Officer Shuts Down Two Media Outlets
Uganda's military has closed two local media institutions on the orders of General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the president's son and top military officer. The closur
Iran Rebuffs US Claim of Ormuz Hotline
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has rejected US assertions that a military hotline between the two nations is operational. Tensions between Iran an
Trump Blames Iran for Drone Strike on Cargo Ship in Hormuz Strait
A cargo ship was attacked by a drone in the Hormuz Strait on Thursday, sparking international concern. The incident occurred near the strategic waterway, where