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Freed after a long fright in Gaza The five released

February 9, 2025

The five KT workers - Ron, "Cha, " Tim, Pat, and Tony - were held in Gaza, but now see the light of their last month in Thailand. These five were captured during Hamas militia drag in Israel that ran wild last October. Hamas, an Israeli terrorised group, fought hard and took 31 Thais, leaving sever

politics

Trump's Tax Plan Leaves Republicans Divided

February 8, 2025

Republicans, led by House Speaker Mike Johnson plan to vote on a budget next week for Trump's tax agenda. But here's where it gets interesting. The Senate already has a budget plan of their own. So there are two Republican plans to make cuts and pass Trump's tax agenda. Mike Johns

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Mandate to Evaluate Defense Budget

February 8, 2025

Trump has handed over the task of closely inspecting the Pentagon’s expenses to the billionaire Elon Musk and his team, known as DOGE. President chose to set up DOGE via executive order, on the day of his being sworn in. DOGE is in charge of finding new techniques to make the government more effec

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What's the Big Deal About the US and World Politics?

February 8, 2025

The US is the global heavyweight, so what happens in Washington matters as geopolitics is akin to a game of thrilling chess. At first glance, the influence is simple. The US is the world's most powerful country, like Rome during its prime, but today’s world is much more interconnected. The real ki

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Government in Crisis

February 7, 2025

The Trump presidency has kicked off with a bang, shaking up the federal workforce. In just a few weeks, tens of thousands of workers have been affected by drastic changes. There are two main reasons to look at this. First, key staff have been fired, and departments have been frozen in their tracks.

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United We Stand: ICC Faces Off Against Trump's Sanctions

February 7, 2025

The International Criminal Court (ICC), based in The Netherlands, found itself in a hot debate. The court's work and independence were threatened by new sanctions imposed by the Trump administration in the U. S. The ICC needs to stay independent and fair, so the court took a stand. The ICC

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Time to Upgrade Our Skies: Lessons from a Deadly Crash

February 7, 2025

Ever noticed how old some of our infrastructure is? Well, President Trump turned the spotlight on our aging air traffic control system. You don't need to be an expert to know 67 people died in a midair crash. This catastrophe took place somewhere near Reagan National Airport. It involved

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Helicopter Without Tracking System Involved in River Crash.

February 7, 2025

"The technology used to keep a close eye on military choppers was not working during the crash in the Potomac River. Why did this happen? " Every year, Army helicopters have to do training exercises. This includes using tracking technology so that air traffic management can track them. This helps k

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A Disruptive Vision for Gazan Future

February 7, 2025

President Trump, in a surprising executive decision, proposed a new vision for Gaza, turning this volatile region into a luxurious Riviera-style haven. By doing so, the president didn't just shuffle around another policy, but he shook things up, forcing the world to rethink its approach to the Isra

health

A Glimpse of Hope Amidst the Ruins: Gaza's Children Find a Way Out

February 7, 2025

Imagine a little girl in a pink sweater waving goodbye through a dirty bus window. She is not leaving for a fun trip, but because she is one of the 37 sick and injured patients, mostly children with cancer, finally allowed to leave Gaza for much-needed medical treatment. Gaza’s hospitals ar