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Live Fire Fiasco: When Military Celebrations Go Wrong

October 20, 2025

A big celebration for the U. S. Marine Corps turned into a mess. The plan was to have a live-fire demonstration at Camp Pendleton, but things didn't go as expected. The Marines wanted to fire artillery rounds from M777 Howitzers, which are used in wars like Afghanistan and Ukraine. They said it woul

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Germany's Political Wobbles: Can Merz Steer the Ship?

October 20, 2025

Germany is in a bit of a pickle. Chancellor Friedrich Merz is having a tough time getting his big plans for pensions and military service through the government. This isn't just a small hiccup; it's making people worry that Germany might start having the same political chaos that France has been dea

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A Chat About Weapons and War: Trump and Zelensky's Meeting

October 20, 2025

A recent meeting between former U. S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky sparked some interesting discussions. The main topic? Weapons and the ongoing war in Ukraine. Zelensky brought up a possible trade. He suggested swapping Ukraine's drone technology for U. S. Toma

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Tensions Rise as U. S. Cuts Aid to Colombia

October 19, 2025

The U. S. has decided to stop sending aid to Colombia. President Trump said this is because Colombia's leader, President Petro, isn't doing enough to stop drug production. Trump called Petro some harsh names and said he better take action or the U. S. will. Colombia's defense minister defended Petro

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U. S. Military Takes Aim at Suspected Drug Runners, Sparks Debate

October 19, 2025

The U. S. military recently targeted and destroyed another boat suspected of carrying drugs, resulting in three fatalities. This incident marks the seventh such attack in the past month. The boat was allegedly linked to a Colombian guerrilla group, and officials claim it was transporting a significa

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Ukraine's President Pushes for Stronger Stance Against Russia

October 19, 2025

Ukraine's leader, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, is calling on allies to stand firm against Russia. He made this plea after a trip to the United States, where he didn't get the advanced missiles he wanted. These missiles, called Tomahawks, are long-range and powerful. Zelenskyy hoped to get them from the U. S

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Ukraine's President Seeks Advanced Weapons, Leaves U. S. Empty-Handed

October 19, 2025

Volodymyr Zelensky, the leader of Ukraine, recently visited the White House. He wanted to get some powerful Tomahawk missiles from the U. S. These missiles can hit targets very far away. Zelensky thought they could help Ukraine fight back against Russia. But Donald Trump, the U. S. President, said

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Russia's Tricky Recruitment Tactics: Luring Young Men with False Hopes

October 19, 2025

Russia's approach to recruiting soldiers for the Ukraine war has taken a deceptive turn. Instead of openly asking for fighters, they're offering jobs like drivers, cooks, and even psychologists. These roles are advertised as safe and far from the front lines. However, many of these recruits end up i

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US Sends Drug Boat Survivors Back Home

October 19, 2025

A recent military action in the Caribbean has led to a unique situation. Two survivors from a drug boat strike are being sent back to their home countries. This is the first time something like this has happened under the current administration. The US military struck a suspected drug vessel on Thu

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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