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Turkey's Sports Scene Shaken by Drug Probe

December 21, 2025

In a surprising turn of events, the chairman of Fenerbahce, a top sports club in Turkey, was questioned recently as part of a wider drug investigation. Sadettin Saran, who has both Turkish and U. S. citizenship, gave his statement in Istanbul after coming back from a trip abroad. He then had to prov

politics

Unrest in Israel: Protests, Politics, and Power Plays

December 20, 2025

Israel is buzzing with activity, both on the streets and in the political arena. Protests are popping up all over the country, with the biggest one happening in Tel Aviv. Families of victims from the October 7 attack and soldiers who fought in Gaza are leading the charge, demanding answers and accou

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Belarus's Growing Economic Ties with Russia: What's Really Happening?

December 20, 2025

Belarus is becoming more tied to Russia's economy. This is happening in many important areas. These include energy, trade, money, investments, and even defense. Trade is a big part of this. Most of Belarus's exports go to Russia. Some also go to other countries. But they use Russian roads, ports, a

religion

A Pope's Call for Peace: Leo Stands Against Religion in Politics

December 18, 2025

Pope Leo recently spoke out against leaders who use religion to push their political agendas or fuel conflicts. He called this a serious offense, saying it dishonors faith and God. In a message for the World Day of Peace, he urged believers to stand up against such misuse of religion. Leo did not na

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ISIS: Still a Threat or Just a Shadow?

December 17, 2025

ISIS, once a powerful force controlling large parts of Iraq and Syria, is now a shadow of its former self. But recent events suggest the group still has influence, even if it's not as strong as before. Experts say ISIS is not as organized as it used to be. The group's leadership is scattered, and i

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A Regular Guy Turns Hero at Bondi Beach

December 17, 2025

Ahmed Al Ahmed, a regular guy from Sydney, did something extraordinary. He tackled a gunman at Bondi Beach, stopping a massacre. He was just having coffee with a friend when two shooters started targeting people during a Hanukkah celebration. Without thinking about his own safety, Ahmed rushed towar

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More Countries Face U. S. Travel Limits

December 17, 2025

The U. S. government has added 20 more countries to its travel ban list. This means people from these countries will find it harder to visit or move to the U. S. The new rules start on January 1st. Five countries now face a complete ban. These are Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger, South Sudan, and Syria.

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Sydney Stands United After Bondi Beach Tragedy

December 17, 2025

Sydney is in mourning as the city prepares to say goodbye to those lost in a shocking attack during a Hanukkah celebration at Bondi Beach. Fifteen people lost their lives in what is now Australia's deadliest mass shooting in 30 years. The event has left the nation reeling and has sparked concerns ab

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A Hero's Journey: From Syria to Sydney

December 16, 2025

A man from Sydney, known as Ahmed, is celebrated worldwide for his brave act that saved lives. He stopped a violent attack in Bondi, Australia. Ahmed is from Syria. He left his home country in 2006. He moved to Australia after finishing his studies. His family still lives in Syria. They are proud of

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Iowa's Brave Guardsmen Lost in Syria

December 15, 2025

In a tragic turn of events, two soldiers from the Iowa National Guard lost their lives in Syria. These brave individuals were part of a larger group deployed to the Middle East. Their mission was to fight against ISIS and other terrorist groups. The soldiers were identified as Sgt. Edgar Brian Torre