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Venezuela's Money Troubles: Who's Waiting to Get Paid?

December 19, 2025

Venezuela is in a tough spot. It owes a lot of money to many people. The country stopped paying its debts back in 2017. Now, the total amount it owes is much bigger than the original loans. This is because of unpaid interest and legal claims. One of the big problems is that Venezuela's economy is n

religion

A Call for Honest Talk About Islam and Terrorism

December 19, 2025

In the wake of recent violent events, like the shooting at Bondi Beach in Australia, a pressing question arises: How should the West address the role of Islam in global terrorism? Actor James Woods recently sparked a heated debate on the social media platform X. He highlighted the targeting of Jews

crypto

The Hidden Risks of the Crypto Craze

December 19, 2025

Crypto-currencies promised freedom from banks and governments, but they've brought their own set of problems. Instead of transparency, they often operate in secrecy, making it hard to track who's doing what. This lack of oversight has led to huge financial risks and geopolitical vulnerabilities. Go

politics

North Korea's Troops in Ukraine: What's Really Happening?

December 19, 2025

In a surprising turn of events, Russian President Vladimir Putin recently thanked North Korea for their soldiers' efforts in the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. This comes after North Korean leader Kim Jong-un held a grand ceremony to welcome back troops who had been working in the Kursk region of Russ

politics

Russians' Big Questions for Putin: War and Money Matters

December 19, 2025

Russians are getting ready for their president's yearly live Q&A. A recent survey shows that people are most worried about two big things: the ongoing war and the struggling economy. The survey, done by the independent Levada Center, asked over 1, 600 Russians what they wanted to ask Putin. A lot o

politics

Putin's Unwavering Stance: Diplomacy or Force for Ukraine

December 19, 2025

Russia's leader, Vladimir Putin, recently made it clear that his country's objectives in Ukraine remain steadfast. He emphasized that these goals will be realized, either through talks or by pushing forward militarily if discussions don't yield results. Speaking at a gathering of Russia's Defense Mi

politics

Billionaire Told to Keep His Promise

December 19, 2025

Roman Abramovich, a Russian billionaire, is in hot water. The UK government wants him to keep his word. He promised to give £2. 5 billion to help people affected by the war in Ukraine. This money comes from selling Chelsea Football Club. But the government says he hasn't done it yet. Three years ag

politics

New US Sanctions on the Horizon for Russia

December 19, 2025

The United States is getting ready to hit Russia with more sanctions. This time, the focus is on the energy sector. The goal? To push President Vladimir Putin to accept a peace deal with Ukraine. What's on the table? The U. S. is looking at targeting Russia's shadow fleet of tankers. These ships he

sports

Barcelona's Summer Shopping List: Right-Back or Bust?

December 19, 2025

Barcelona is preparing for a busy summer transfer window, with several spots in their team needing attention. Right-back is one of the positions that might need a new player. Currently, Jules Kounde is playing there, but he hasn't been consistent, and there's no backup. So, Barcelona might look for

politics

Europe's Big Money Problem: Should They Use Russia's Frozen Cash for Ukraine?

December 18, 2025

European leaders are in a tough spot. They're meeting to talk about some big issues. One of the biggest is what to do with Russia's money that's stuck in Europe. This money was frozen after Russia invaded Ukraine. The idea is to use this money to help Ukraine. But not everyone agrees. Some countrie