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Lithuania Takes a Stand Against Belarus' Balloon Smuggling

October 27, 2025

Lithuania is taking strong action against its neighbor Belarus. The country has decided to close its border with Belarus. This is because of repeated problems caused by weather balloons. These balloons are used to smuggle contraband cigarettes into Lithuania from Belarus. The balloons have been cau

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Argentina's Big Vote: What Just Happened?

October 27, 2025

Argentina just had a big election. The president, Javier Milei, won a lot. His party, La Libertad Avanza, got a huge chunk of votes. This is a big deal because Buenos Aires province usually supports the other big party, the Peronists. But this time, Milei's party got more votes there. That's a big c

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Japan's $550 Billion Gamble: A Closer Look

October 27, 2025

Japan finds itself in a tricky spot after agreeing to a massive trade deal with the U. S. The deal, struck under former Prime Minister Ishiba's administration, involves Japan investing a whopping $550 billion in American projects. This amount is more than a tenth of Japan's entire economy. In return

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Reagan's Tariffs: What the Ad Got Right and Wrong

October 27, 2025

A recent ad in Canada sparked a debate about Ronald Reagan's views on tariffs. The ad used clips from a 1987 speech where Reagan warned about the dangers of tariffs and trade wars. However, the ad left out some important details. Reagan's speech was mostly about the benefits of free trade. He argue

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Teams Join the Search for Hostages in Gaza

October 27, 2025

In a significant development, Egypt and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) have been given the green light to search for the bodies of hostages taken during the October 7 attacks in Gaza. This permission extends beyond the "yellow line, " an area under the control of the Israel Defe

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Jon Stewart's Stand: Comedy and Commitment in Uncertain Times

October 27, 2025

Jon Stewart, the well-known comedian and host of The Daily Show, has made it clear that he isn't planning to leave his role anytime soon. During a recent discussion at the New Yorker Festival, Stewart mentioned that he and his team are actively working on extending his contract, which is set to expi

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Trump's Tokyo Trip: More Than Just a Friendly Visit

October 27, 2025

President Donald Trump is in Japan, and this isn't just another diplomatic meet-and-greet. The new Japanese Prime Minister, Sanae Takaichi, is hoping to hit it off with Trump to smooth out some rough patches in their trade relationship. Takaichi is trying to make a good impression. She's the first

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California Governor Gavin Newsom Eyes 2028 Presidential Run

October 27, 2025

Gavin Newsom, the governor of California, has hinted at a possible presidential run in 2028. He mentioned this during an interview with CBS News Sunday Morning, stating that he would be dishonest if he said he wasn't considering it. Newsom's current term as governor ends in January 2027, and due to

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Canada's Trade Talk Tensions: Who's in Charge?

October 27, 2025

In a recent twist, Canada's federal government seemed to step back from Ontario's bold moves on trade. This came after U. S. President Donald Trump announced a 10% tariff hike on Canadian products. Ontario had been quite vocal, even running a TV ad that caught Trump's attention. First, Canadian cab

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California's Governor Takes on Trump and Redistricting

October 27, 2025

California's Governor, Gavin Newsom, has been vocal about his opposition to President Trump's policies. He believes that Trump is a threat to the country and the world. Newsom has been fighting against Trump's deployment of federal agents in California, filing 43 lawsuits against the Trump administr