Russian Warships in Havana

Russian warships entered the port of Havana ahead of military exercises in the Caribbean, causing tension with the U.S. who deployed warships to monitor the situation. The presence of Russian ships near U.S. shores is seen as a gesture of defiance by Putin.

Ameen Mokdad's Musical Journey in Mosul, Iraq

Ameen Mokdad, inspired by his father's failed painting of a composer, became a composer himself in Mosul, Iraq. Despite ISIS banning music, he continued to play in secret and composed an album. After losing his instruments to ISIS, he invented a new instrument named 'Adad,' symbolizing defiance. He now travels the world performing music and was accepted to Wesleyan University's music department.