Author: Belle Carter

U.S. secures rare earths and trade deals in Southeast Asia amid China supply concerns The U.S. signed four major trade agreements with Malaysia, Cambodia, Thailand and Vietnam at

Republicans consider long-term funding extension as shutdown drags Into third week Senate Republicans privately discuss extending current funding levels through December 2026, pushing budget negotiations past the next

U.S. and Israel weigh dividing Gaza, with reconstruction tied to Hamas disarmament The U.S. and Israel are considering dividing Gaza into separate zones—one controlled by Israel and the

North Korea launched multiple short-range ballistic missiles on Oct. 22, its first test in five months, deliberately timed before world leaders (including Trump) gather for the APEC summit in

The European Union has agreed to ban Russian natural gas imports (both LNG and pipeline gas) by Jan. 1, 2028, aiming to cut off funding for Moscow’s war in

Refined carbohydrates (white flour, sugary snacks) are stripped of nutrients, spike blood sugar and contribute to chronic diseases like obesity and diabetes. Whole grains (quinoa, brown rice) retain fiber,

Trump threatens military action against Hamas over Gaza unrest, signaling policy shift President Trump declared that the U.S. would “go in and kill” Hamas if they continue targeting

U.K. imposes visa requirements on Botswana: A blow to visa-free travel and a shift in global mobility Effective Oct. 14, Botswana nationals will require an entry visa to

“The Sprouting Book”: Ann Wigmore’s guide to maximizing health through nature’s living superfood Ann Wigmore’s “The Sprouting Book” promotes sprouts as nature’s most nutrient-dense “living foods,” rich in

“Forks Over Knives”: The plant-based revolution transforming health and the planet A whole-food, plant-based diet has been scientifically proven to prevent, halt and even reverse conditions like heart