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Neighbors United: How Two Maine Towns Showed Love and Action

February 15, 2026

The recent winter brought more than snow to Lewiston and Portland. A sudden increase in ICE patrols sparked fear among immigrant families, especially those from Somalia, Afghanistan, the Congo, Angola and Ukraine. Their worries were clear in hushed conversations and hurried steps through town street

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The Horn of Africa Gets a New Rivalry

February 15, 2026

Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates are pushing their own agendas in the Horn of Africa, turning a regional summit into a stage for their competition. What started as a fight in Yemen has now spread across the Red Sea, touching places like Somalia, Sudan, Ethiopia, Eritrea and Libya. The

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Trump’s Inflation Claims: A Mixed Message

February 7, 2026

Trump has been busy talking about the economy, especially inflation. In five speeches since December, he said inflation was beaten or falling more than 20 times, but most people still see higher prices. He spent a lot of time on other topics – immigration, critics from the opposite party, and

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Farid Basharat: From Refugee Camp to UFC Ring

February 7, 2026

Farid Basharat, now 28, grew up in a world torn apart by war. Born in Afghanistan’s Paktia province in 1997, his family fled the civil conflict and first found shelter in Pakistan. Later they moved to England, where Farid spent his childhood among other refugees. He began training in Taekwondo at a

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Trump's Greenland Move: A Stumbling Block for Europe's Far Right

January 27, 2026

Europe's far-right leaders are finding themselves in a tricky spot. They've long admired former U. S. President Donald Trump's anti-immigration stance and tough talk. But his recent actions are causing them to distance themselves. Trump's suggestion of buying Greenland from Denmark didn't go down w

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Navigating a World Without Rules: A Smart Approach for the West

January 27, 2026

The world has changed a lot since the Cold War ended. Back then, the West thought that power, rules, and values all moved together. They believed that being strong, trading with others, and promoting freedom would all support each other. But that world is gone now. Today, things are more complicate

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France Stands Tall for Its Afghan Heroes

January 27, 2026

In Paris, a powerful message was sent: the bravery of French soldiers in Afghanistan won't be forgotten or disrespected. A high-ranking French official, Alice Rufo, honored the memory of the 90 French troops who lost their lives in the conflict. This wasn't a planned event, but a response to recent

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UK Politicians React to Trump's U-Turn on Afghanistan Comments

January 25, 2026

Donald Trump's recent change of heart about his comments on UK troops in Afghanistan has left politicians in the UK feeling a mix of relief and frustration. Trump initially claimed that UK troops had stayed back from the frontlines in Afghanistan, a statement that was widely criticized as both offen

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A Mixed Message: Trump's Praise and NATO's Past

January 25, 2026

In a surprising turn, Donald Trump, the former U. S. President, recently praised British troops. This comes after he faced a lot of criticism for downplaying the role of NATO forces in Afghanistan. On Truth Social, he wrote, "The GREAT and very BRAVE soldiers of the United Kingdom will always be wit

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The Tiny Island at the Heart of a Big Dispute

January 24, 2026

In the vast Indian Ocean, a small island named Diego Garcia is causing a big stir. This island, part of the Chagos Archipelago, is home to a major US military base. The base has been leased by the United States from Britain since the 1970s. The lease is set to continue until at least 2036. Around 2,