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Big Money Moving: Angola's Railway Gets a Major Upgrade

December 18, 2025

Angola is getting a serious boost in transportation with a huge loan deal. A group of companies and the U. S. International Development Finance Corporation just signed a $553 million loan to fix up a big railway line. This isn't just any railway—it's part of the Lobito Corridor, a super important ro

politics

Germany's New Drone Defense: A Team Effort

December 17, 2025

Germany has just opened a new drone defense center in Berlin. This is the first time the country has brought together different security teams to work on one big problem: drones being used for spying and causing trouble. Before this center, different groups were handling drone threats separately. N

technology

Oman and Saudi Arabia Team Up to Boost Tech Startups

December 17, 2025

In a big move for tech, Oman and Saudi Arabia are joining forces to help startups grow. The Oman Investment Authority's tech arm, ITHCA Group, just launched a new plan. It includes an accelerator program and a fund to help Omani startups enter the Saudi market. The program, called Bawabat, is a tea

politics

North Korea's Secret War Help: Soldiers Return from Ukraine

December 13, 2025

North Korea recently brought back some of its soldiers from Russia's war in Ukraine. This is the first time they openly admitted sending troops to help Russia. The soldiers were engineers who cleared mines in the Kursk region. Nine soldiers died, and Kim Jong-un gave them the highest medal for their

crime

Ford Fights Back: How New Tech is Making F-150 Pickups Harder to Steal

December 13, 2025

Car thieves are always finding new ways to steal vehicles, and Ford is fighting back with some smart tech upgrades. The F-150, one of the most popular trucks in the U. S. , has been a top target for thieves. But Ford has added new security features to make it tougher for criminals to get away with s

science

China's Big Role in the Global Telescope Network

December 12, 2025

China is playing a big part in a huge global project called the Square Kilometre Array (SKA). This project is about building the world's largest radio telescopes. The SKA will create a ton of data. It's so much that one organization can't handle it all alone. So, they're teaming up with countries ar

opinion

Reflecting on Indiana's Political Past and Present

December 12, 2025

Indiana's political scene has seen better days. A long-serving state senator recently shared his thoughts on the changes he's witnessed over his nearly two decades in the General Assembly. He remembers a time when debates were heated but respectful, guided by a shared sense of purpose and Hoosier pr

politics

Two Governors, One Goal: Healing a Divided Nation

December 11, 2025

In a time when political tensions are high, two governors from different parties are stepping up to show how it's done. Spencer Cox from Utah and Josh Shapiro from Pennsylvania have both faced political violence in their states. They recently came together to talk about how to bring people together

politics

Ukraine's Leader Raises Alarms Over Russia-China Team-Up

December 11, 2025

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy recently shared some concerning news. He said that China and Russia are getting cozier, and it's not just about friendship. There are signs that Russia might be giving up some control to China, especially in areas like military and industry. In a post on X, Z

science

Iran's Big Science Pitch to BRICS

December 10, 2025

Iran recently hosted a gathering of BRICS nations to talk about big science projects. This wasn't just any meeting; it was the 7th time these countries got together to discuss how to work on huge research projects together. The event took place in Tehran over three days. Iran had some big ideas to