Top Political News: Biden's Cancer Diagnosis, India-Pakistan Tensions, and More

Former President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer, with metastasis to the

bone.

His team says the cancer is hormone-sensitive, allowing for effective management.

Messages of support have poured in from across the political spectrum, with Donald Trump, Kamala Harris, and Hillary

Clinton all wishing Biden a speedy recovery.

As one supporter put it, "Joe is a fighter — and I know he will face this challenge

with the same strength, resilience, and optimism that have always defined his life and leadership." Tensions flared between

India and Pakistan after India launched missile strikes in response to a deadly attack in Kashmir.

Both sides claimed victory after a ceasefire-like understanding was reached, but the conflict left many lives disrupted along

the border.

High-level diplomacy from the U.S.

and Saudi Arabia helped de-escalate the situation, but the region remains on edge as both countries continue to

assert their positions.

Flat Earth theories are making unexpected appearances in American politics, with candidates in Alabama, Georgia, and Minnesota linked

to the movement.

While some see it as a spiritual belief, others cite skepticism of scientific consensus.

Experts warn that such anti-science views are spreading, fueled by social media.

As one political scientist notes, "These theories have thrived mostly due to the internet and social media compared

to 20 years ago." Illegal gold mining is driving a surge in violent crime across South America, as

criminal groups fight for control of this lucrative trade.

Gold is now more valuable at the source than cocaine, and its ability to be laundered into legal

markets makes it especially attractive to organized crime.

The resulting violence is destabilizing governments and communities throughout the region.

From shifting alliances to academic conferences, the world is in a period of rapid change.

Recent events, like the international conference on post-WWII global relations, highlight the importance of understanding history and building

bridges across nations.

As one scholar said, "Commemorating the end of World War II is not just a matter of history

– it is a matter of responsibility."