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Trump's Asia Tour: Trade Talks and Diplomacy Amid U. S. Shutdown

October 26, 2025

President Donald Trump is on a mission in Asia, aiming to secure big investments and ease tensions with China. His journey started with a stop in Qatar, where he met with the emir and prime minister. They discussed Middle East peace efforts, and Trump praised Qatar's role in brokering a deal between

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Ukraine's Call for Defense Amid Russian Strikes

October 25, 2025

Russia's recent missile and drone strikes on Ukraine have left a trail of destruction, claiming four lives and injuring sixteen others. The attacks, which occurred overnight into Saturday, have once again highlighted the urgent need for robust air defense systems in Ukraine. In Kyiv, the capital, t

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Trump and Canada: Trade Tensions Heat Up

October 25, 2025

Trade tensions between the U. S. and Canada have reached a boiling point. It all started when Ontario, a province in Canada, ran an ad featuring former President Ronald Reagan. The ad talked about how tariffs are bad for trade. This didn't sit well with President Trump. He thought the ad misrepresen

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Georgia's Uranium Bust: A Strange Tale of Illegal Deals

October 25, 2025

In a surprising turn of events, three individuals from China found themselves in hot water in Tbilisi, Georgia. They were caught red-handed trying to buy uranium, a substance that's tightly controlled due to its potential use in nuclear weapons. The plan? To smuggle the radioactive material back to

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U. S. Strikes on Suspected Drug Boats Raise Questions

October 24, 2025

In recent weeks, the U. S. has intensified its attacks on boats suspected of drug trafficking. The latest strike, confirmed by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, took place at night in international waters. This particular attack targeted a vessel allegedly linked to the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua,

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Putin's Playground: How Sanctions Are Shaking Up Russia's War Machine

October 23, 2025

Russia is feeling the heat as the U. S. and its allies ramp up economic pressure. The latest round of sanctions is aimed at cutting off the money flow that keeps Putin's war in Ukraine going. The European Union and the U. S. have both taken steps to tighten the screws, targeting everything from oil

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Pacific Waters See Latest US Strike on Suspected Drug Boat

October 22, 2025

In a recent event, US forces targeted and destroyed a vessel suspected of drug trafficking in the Pacific Ocean. This action resulted in the deaths of two individuals on board, with no casualties reported on the US side. The boat was under surveillance by US intelligence and was believed to be trans

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Ukraine Under Fire: What's Really Going On?

October 22, 2025

In a recent turn of events, Russia launched a series of strikes across Ukraine, targeting power plants, a kindergarten, and other locations. This attack resulted in six deaths and highlighted the ongoing tension between the two countries. The timing of these strikes is particularly noteworthy, as t

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Thailand's Scam Scandal: A Minister Steps Down

October 22, 2025

In a surprising turn of events, a high-ranking official in Thailand has decided to step down from his position. This comes after serious accusations tied him to a massive online fraud scheme that has been spreading across Southeast Asia. The problem started to get worse during the COVID-19 pandemic

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Who's in the Running for the Next UN Leader?

October 22, 2025

The United Nations is gearing up for a big change in 2027. A new Secretary-General will take the reins, and the process to pick this important leader is about to kick off. This role is like the CEO of the UN, overseeing thousands of staff and major peacekeeping efforts. The selection process is a b