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Lizzo's Halloween Costume Takes on Weight Loss Rumors

October 27, 2024

Lizzo, the popular singer-songwriter, had a clever way to address the recent buzz about her weight loss. She dressed up as a package of fictional weight loss pills for Halloween, a playful nod to the South Park special "The End of Obesity. " The show had parodied her with a drug named "Lizzo, " and

politics

South Korea's New Stance on North Korea's Role in Ukraine

October 26, 2024

In a recent meeting, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol pledged to take action against North Korea's involvement in Russia's war in Ukraine. He was speaking after talks with Polish President Andrzej Duda about boosting defense ties. South Korea's intelligence agency believes that around 3, 000 Nor

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North Korean Troops in Ukraine: A Global War Perspective

October 26, 2024

It's now confirmed that North Korean soldiers are fighting alongside Russia in Ukraine. South Korea's intelligence agency reports that about 1, 500 North Korean special forces began heading to Russia in October. They were transported by Russian ships and given Russian uniforms, weapons, and fake IDs

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Indonesian Coast Guard Kicks Out Chinese Ship in Disputed Waters

October 25, 2024

Recently, Indonesia's coast guard chased away a Chinese ship that was bothering one of their survey vessels in a disputed area of the South China Sea. This isn't the first time this has happened in just a few days. The Chinese ship, called the CCG 5402, kept trying to get close to the Indonesian ves

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North Korea's Troops in Ukraine: South Korea's Response

October 25, 2024

South Korea's president, Yoon Suk Yeol, has vowed action after reports surfaced that North Korea is sending troops to help Russia in Ukraine. He met with Poland's president, Andrzej Duda, to discuss defense cooperation amid the conflict. The U. S. and South Korea believe around 3, 000 North Korean t

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North Korea's Troops Head to Russia: What's the Deal?

October 25, 2024

North Korea has reportedly sent 3, 000 soldiers to Russia this month, according to both the U. S. and South Korea. These troops might join the fight in Ukraine, which has raised concerns. Washington warns that if this happens, these soldiers will become a target for the Ukrainian military, just like

finance

Stock Market Movers: What’s Hot and What’s Not on Thursday?

October 24, 2024

Thursday, October 24, was a day full of surprises in the stock market. The S&P 500 was trying to bounce back from a losing streak, thanks to lower bond yields. This gave some relief to stocks, which had been suffering from rising yields despite the Federal Reserve's efforts to ease monetary policy.

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Putin Hosts Global South Leaders, Pushing for BRICS Expansion and Financial Cooperation

October 24, 2024

Russian President Vladimir Putin held a summit with leaders from China, India, and other countries part of the BRICS group. This alliance, originally made up of Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, has grown by including nations like Iran, Egypt, and Saudi Arabia. The focus of the meeting

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North Korea's Troops in Russia: What's Going On?

October 23, 2024

Recently, US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin stated that North Korea has sent troops to Russia. This is the first time a high-ranking US official has spoken publicly about this development. The exact mission of these troops is still unknown, but it’s clear that North Korea and Russia are strengthenin

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South Korea's Warning: Arms to Ukraine if North Korea Aids Russia

October 23, 2024

South Korea has issued a stern warning, hinting that it might supply weapons to Ukraine. This comes after reports that North Korea has sent troops to Russia. South Korean officials are worried that Russia could reward North Korea with advanced weapons technology, which could boost North Korea's nucl