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international

What's Happening in the West Bank?

October 22, 2025

In a surprising turn of events, Israel's parliament has given the initial green light to a bill that would extend Israeli law to the occupied West Bank. This move is seen as a step towards annexation, a highly contentious issue as Palestinians claim this land for their future state. The vote took p

politics

U. S. and Venezuela Tensions: A Clash of Claims and Consequences

October 22, 2025

In a heated exchange, the U. S. and Venezuela are at odds over recent military actions. The U. S. has launched strikes on boats suspected of drug trafficking in the Caribbean, resulting in at least 27 deaths. President Trump claims these actions are necessary to combat what he calls a "narcoterroris

politics

Caribbean Tensions Rise as US Strikes Spark Controversy

October 21, 2025

A recent incident in the Caribbean has put the spotlight on the US military's actions in the region. Ecuador released a survivor from a US strike on a submarine suspected of drug trafficking. The US captured the Ecuadorean national and a Colombian man after attacking the submarine. President Trump s

politics

A Surprising Release: Ecuador Frees Submersible Survivor

October 21, 2025

In a twist of events, Ecuador let go of a man who was the sole survivor from a U. S. attack on a small underwater vessel. This vessel was suspected of carrying drugs in the Caribbean. The man, Andrés Fernando Tufiño, was found to be healthy after medical checks. Prosecutors in Ecuador said they had

politics

Global Tensions: A New Era of Uncertainty

October 21, 2025

The world is in a precarious state, not seen since the end of World War Two. This is the stark warning from a top Russian intelligence official. Sergei Naryshkin, head of Russia's SVR, shared this view, highlighting the intense competition among global powers. Naryshkin pointed out that the world i

politics

A Deal That Crossed the Line

October 19, 2025

A recent revelation shows a surprising turn of events in the U. S. immigration policies. Marco Rubio, the secretary of state, made a secret agreement with El Salvador's president, Nayib Bukele. The deal involved handing over U. S. informants to El Salvador in exchange for deporting Venezuelan immigr

business

Global Economy Faces Uncertain Future Amid US-China Trade Tensions

October 19, 2025

The world's financial leaders have just wrapped up their latest meeting in Washington, and the mood was a mix of relief and exhaustion. They're happy to see the global economy holding up better than expected, but they're also tired of all the uncertainty. It's been a wild ride since the U. S. introd

politics

Standing Up for Justice: The Story of Francesca Albanese

October 19, 2025

Francesca Albanese, a U. N. official, has become a local hero in her hometown of Ariano Irpino, Italy. People there support her, even paying for her coffee. But her work has made her a target of the U. S. government. As the U. N. special rapporteur for the Palestinian territories, she has documented

environment

China's Battery Breakthrough: How Old EV Batteries Get a New Life

October 19, 2025

China is making big moves to handle old electric vehicle (EV) batteries in a smart and eco-friendly way. The country has set up 22 national standards to guide how these used batteries should be managed, taken apart, and tested. These rules are helping companies recover up to 99. 6% of valuable mater

politics

U. S. Takes Action Against Drug Trafficking in the Caribbean

October 19, 2025

The U. S. military recently targeted a suspected drug vessel in the Caribbean. This incident marked the sixth such attack in recent months. President Trump announced that the two survivors would be sent back to their home countries, Ecuador and Colombia, for legal action. Trump claimed the vessel w