By Andrea McGurran Published January 6, 2026 Politics shapes culture (AndreaMcGurran/The Ark Magazine) Edmonton—  National identity is often thought of as an organic expression of people, traditions, and shared history. Yet, behind the scenes, political leaders have long played a pivotal role in shaping how nations see themselves—and how they are seen by the world. By leveraging culture, art, and public policy, leaders craft narratives that influence national identity, someti

By Andrea McGurran Published January 6, 2026 Good samaritans helping elderly in Aberdeenshire, Scotland (Lorraine Sharkey/X) LONDON—  As Storm Goretti barrels across the United Kingdom, bringing heavy snow, freezing temperatures, and gale-force winds, the nation braces for a weather event that has already plunged daily life into chaos. Over 700 schools have closed, road and rail transport is paralyzed, and freezing conditions have left communities scrambling to adapt. Meanwhi

By Andrea McGurran January 2, 2026 (include audio) 5 min (Summary) Make us preferred on Google Iranian Crown Prince in Exile, Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi (Darya - Daughter of Cyrus/US) On New Year's Day 2026, a powerful message from Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi has sent shockwaves through Iran and the international community. In a bold spoken address to the Iranian people, the Crown Prince declared that the Islamic Republic is collapsing and that its leader, Ali Khamenei, ha

Is Iran's Islamic regime collapsing? By Andrea McGurran January 2, 2026 (include audio) 5 min (Summary) Make us preferred on Google A recent leak from Iran’s Central Bank has sent shockwaves through the international community and raised urgent questions about the stability of the Iranian government. The confidential document, classified as highly sensitive, reveals that the regime is actively preparing for a severe crisis that could unfold nationwide. This preparation s

Pro-Palestinian marches, or Hamas led jihad? By Andrea McGurran January 2, 2026 (include audio) 5 min (Summary) Make us preferred on Google Pro-Palestinian protestor’s calls for “free Palestine” a front for hidden terrorists? (Salman Sima/X Account) Just hours into 2026, pro-Palestinian protests disrupted Toronto’s famed New Year’s celebrations, raising concerns that such marches may serve as a cover for terrorist activity. However, Toronto authorities were nowhere to be

By Andrea McGurran Published: November 4, 2025 Dick Cheney in office watching 9-11 attacks as they unfolded. (White House/1991) Washington, D.C.  — Richard Bruce Cheney, the 46th vice president of the United States and one of the most influential and polarizing figures in modern American politics, died Tuesday at the age of 84. Cheney's family confirmed his passing in a statement, citing complications from pneumonia and ongoing vascular and cardiac issues. “Dick Cheney was a

By the Ark Magazine News Staff Published: 4 November 2025 Illustrated impression of Tommy Robinson being acquitted (Andrea McGurran/2025) LONDON — Far-right activist and self-described journalist Tommy Robinson, whose legal name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, was acquitted Tuesday of charges stemming from his refusal to provide police with the PIN to his mobile phone during a border stop at the Channel Tunnel in July 2024. District Judge Sam Goozee ruled the stop and subsequent de

By the Ark Magazine News Staff Published 4 November 2025 Chef's For Jamaica providing relief aid after Hurricane Melissa strikes Jamaica (World Central Chefs/2025 - ccbysa 4.0 international) JAMAICA — In the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa, the southwestern coast of Jamaica has been left in ruins, its towns and villages devastated by the ferocious Category 5 storm. With sustained winds of 185 miles per hour and torrential rainfall measuring up to three feet in some areas, the

By Andrea McGurran Published: 4 November 2025 Canadian political earthquake (Andrea McGurran/2025) Canada, long celebrated for its stability and multicultural ethos, is facing a political earthquake. Two of its most prominent provinces, Alberta and Quebec, are advancing independence movements that could reshape the nation’s political landscape—or break it apart entirely. While Alberta’s grievances center on economic autonomy and federal equalization payments, Quebec’s indepen