The Only Female Minister in Syria’s New Government Wants to ‘Get Things Done’

Israel has conducted air strikes in Damascus, targeting locations near the Syrian Ministry of Defence and the presidential palace, resulting in at least one death and 18 injuries. International reactions include condemnation from the U.S., Turkiye, the GCC, and Norway, highlighting concerns over escalating violence and its impact on regional stability and Syria's peace efforts. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Israel dropped bombs near important buildings in Syria's capital, causing injuries and deaths,...

Jeronimo Kataquapit, a member of Ontario's Attawapiskat First Nation, protests outside The Ring of Fire against a provincial law designating the area as a "special economic zone" for mining, fearing it undermines indigenous rights. Prime Minister Mark Carney's "One Canadian Economy Act" aims to spur investment, but has sparked backlash from indigenous leaders for potentially bypassing necessary consultations and environmental assessments. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Jeronimo Kataquapit, a young member of a...

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is concluding a six-day tour in Chengdu, China, promoting Australia's medical technology sector while visiting a Cochlear facility that has significantly impacted local healthcare. Despite fostering trade relations, tensions linger over Australia's decision to reclaim the Darwin port lease from a Chinese company, with Albanese reaffirming a commitment to national security and fair trade practices. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is visiting China to...

Gemma Painter, 29, passed away on June 30, a year after her six-year-old son Leo was killed by a drunk driver, Joe-Lewis Tyler, who crashed into their taxi at 90mph. Friends remember her as vibrant and loving, while her family revealed she saved four lives through organ donations; an inquest into her death is scheduled for March. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Gemma Painter, a heartbroken mother, passed away a year after her...

Several applications for generic semaglutide, the active ingredient in Novo Nordisk's Ozempic and Wegovy, are currently under review by Health Canada, as the patent for Ozempic is set to expire due to Novo Nordisk's failure to pay maintenance fees. This opens the market for cheaper alternatives, with a U.S. telehealth service planning to offer generic versions at a significant discount, potentially impacting weight-loss drug usage and social dynamics, particularly in dating. Explain It To Me...

The Israeli military targeted Syrian army headquarters in Damascus and near Suwayda in response to escalating violence involving Druze and Bedouins, injuring nine individuals, according to Syrian health officials. Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu emphasized the need to protect the Druze community, while the Syrian government condemned the violence and pledged accountability for those responsible. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: The Israeli military bombed Syrian army headquarters in Damascus to protect the Druze community...