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Russian Generals Turn Against Each Other

November 1, 2024

There's been some big news in Russia. A top general, Major General Alexander Ogloblin, has been arrested again. This time, it's for taking bribes. It's not his first time in trouble—he was already sentenced for embezzlement in 2022. What's interesting is that he was arrested after his former boss, V

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President Putin's Bodyguards Reveal Secrets Via Fitness App

October 31, 2024

Imagine this: you're a world leader with a high-security job. Your bodyguards are supposed to keep your whereabouts secret. But what if they accidentally revealed your location through a fitness app? That's exactly what happened to Russian President Vladimir Putin, according to a new investigation b

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Russia's Election Wishlist: Who's Next in the Oval Office?

October 31, 2024

Russian President Vladimir Putin was asked a curious question in September: Who does he prefer in the upcoming U. S. election, Donald Trump or Kamala Harris? Putin's response was a mix of sarcasm and subtle jabs. He revealed that while he favored the current U. S. president, Joe Biden, he'd now back

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Google's AI and Cloud Investments Pay Off Big Time

October 30, 2024

In the third quarter of this year, Alphabet, the parent company of Google, saw a huge jump in profits—a whopping 34 percent! This increase was mainly driven by the strong growth in their cloud business. Why the sudden boost? Well, there's a high demand for computing and data services that help train

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North Korea Troops in Ukraine: What Does It Mean for NATO?

October 30, 2024

Imagine this: Russia's got North Korean soldiers fighting in Ukraine. That's a big deal, right? Lithuania's president thinks so too. He says that NATO should let Ukraine use long-range weapons to hit targets inside Russia. Why? Because he thinks North Korea's involvement makes things way more seriou

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Mongolia in Hot Water for Ignoring Putin's Arrest Warrant

October 28, 2024

Last month, Mongolia welcomed Russian President Vladimir Putin with open arms, despite an arrest warrant from the International Criminal Court (ICC) for alleged war crimes. The ICC wasn't happy about this and reported Mongolia to its oversight body. The warrant came after Putin was accused of illega

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Musk and Putin: A Question of Influence

October 27, 2024

Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, has been under scrutiny after a report by The Wall Street Journal revealed regular communications between him and Russian President Vladimir Putin since late 2022. This has sparked national security concerns and questions about Musk’s influence on U. S. politi

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Putin's Silence on Calls with Trump Sparks Curiosity

October 27, 2024

Russian President Vladimir Putin has avoided answering questions about alleged phone calls with former U. S. President Donald Trump. When asked by journalist Pavel Zarubin during a Russian state TV interview, Putin didn't confirm or deny the claims, instead shifting the focus to the Mueller probe, w

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Georgia's Election Sparks Controversy: Who Really Won?

October 27, 2024

In Georgia, an election has just taken place, and it's causing a big stir. The ruling party, Georgian Dream, claimed they won with 52. 99% of the vote. But here's where it gets interesting. The opposition parties aren't having it. They say the results are fake, and they're not going to accept them.

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Elon Musk's Chatty Connection with Putin Sparks Concerns

October 27, 2024

Imagine this: Elon Musk, the big boss of Tesla and SpaceX, has been chatting it up with Russian President Vladimir Putin since late 2022. This cozy conversation has raised some red flags among intelligence officials, as reported by The Wall Street Journal. Putin even asked Musk to keep his satellite