A monthly column by Felicia Ray Owens—exploring the weight of personal truth, civic leadership, and cultural power. These stories rise from lived experience and speak with the clarity of a voice that refuses to whisper.
My original column C4 for the New Braunfels Herald Zeitung launches Friday June 27, 2025 and will be published monthly on the last Friday of every month.Â
Tensions rise as Trump hints at possible military action against Iran amid escalating conflict. Khamenei warns of dire consequences. #Iran #Trump #Israel #MilitaryAction #WorldBrief
Airstrikes escalate as Israel and Iran clash, with heavy casualties reported. The G-7 summit urges de-escalation amidst calls for change. #Israel #Iran #G7 #MiddleEast #Conflict #Diplomacy
Iran launched ballistic missiles at Israel in retaliation for previous attacks, declaring a state of war. Tensions escalate as global leaders react. #Iran #Israel #Conflict #G7 #WarNews #MiddleEast
Negotiations continue for a potential Israel-Hamas cease-fire, with Hamas reviewing a U.S. proposal for a 60-day truce. #Israel #Hamas #CeaseFire #PeaceTalks #MiddleEast
Israel's expansion of West Bank settlements raises international concerns over peace efforts. This marks a significant move from Netanyahu's coalition. #Israel #WestBank #Settlements #MiddleEast #PeaceProcess #InternationalLaw
Chaos erupted in Gaza as thousands stormed an aid site for food distribution amid widespread hunger and accusations of mismanagement. #Gaza #AidCrisis #Hunger #HumanRights #Israel #Palestine
In a tense meeting, Trump presented Ramaphosa a video alleging genocide against white farmers in South Africa, igniting controversy. #Trump #Ramaphosa #SouthAfrica #Gaza #Ukraine #Genocide
Israel's military campaign in Gaza intensifies as international pressure mounts. PM Netanyahu faces sanctions and warnings of a humanitarian crisis. #Israel #Gaza #Netanyahu #HumanRights #InternationalRelations #Conflict
Israel escalates its military campaign in Gaza, resulting in over 70 casualties, including children. International calls for cease-fire grow louder. #Gaza #Israel #Ceasefire #HumanRights #WarCrisis #MiddleEast
Trump's Gulf tour highlights partnerships and optimism for the Middle East. With key investments and a focus on AI, a new era may be on the horizon. #MiddleEast #TrumpTour #Investment #SaudiArabia #ForeignPolicy #AI
Welcome back to World Brief, where we’re looking at the pressures behind Israeli right-wing politics, reciprocal tariffs, Chinese military drills near Taiwan. #Israeli #rightwing #reciprocal tariffs #Chinese #Taiwan #WorldBrief
Welcome back to World Brief, where we’re looking at Israel’s threat to permanently seize parts of Gaza, a massive fire at London’s Heathrow Airport, and a symbolic victory for the Sudanese army. #Israel #Gaza #London #HeathrowAirport #Sudan #WorldBrief
Welcome back to World Brief, looking at Iran nuclear talks in Beijing, Canada’s new prime minister being sworn in, and former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte appearing before the International Criminal Court. #Iran #Beijing #Canada #Philippines #InternationalCriminalCourt #NuclearTalks