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Ukraine's Financial Boost

February 5, 2025

NATO has a big plan to support Ukraine. All 32 allies have promised 41. 6 billion USD to keep Ukraine safe. This money will arrive by the end of 2025. NATO Deputy Secretary-General Radmila Shekerinska spoke about this promise at a meeting in Brussels. Ukraine's Deputy Prime Minister Olha Stefanish

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Don't Mess with Ukraine's Minerals

February 4, 2025

Imagine this: A powerful country, Russia, is now warning another superpower, the U. S. , to keep their hands off Ukraine's valuable minerals. This all started when the U. S. President, Donald Trump, suggested giving military help to Ukraine, but only if they let the U. S. have some of their

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Colombia Stops U. S. Deportation Flights, Raises Dignity Issue

January 26, 2025

Recently, Colombia made headlines by rejecting two U. S. military planes aiming to deport Colombian migrants. These flights, carrying around 80 people each, were sent from California. Initially, they were given the green light to land, but things changed when Colombian President Gustavo Petro abrupt

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Guantánamo Detainee Finally Sent Home After 20 Years

January 1, 2025

You might think that after 20 years, a man held without charge would finally see justice. But no, Ridah bin Saleh al-Yazidi, a Tunisian man, was just sent back home to Tunisia after being locked up in Guantánamo Bay since it opened in 2002. The U. S. government never charged him with a crime, yet he

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Ukraine War Update: North Korean Troops Face Heavy Losses

December 28, 2024

The war in Ukraine has taken a new turn, with reports of North Korean troops being deployed in Russia's Kursk region and suffering heavy losses. Ukraine's president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, mentioned in a recent video address that these North Korean soldiers are being used as cannon fodder by Russian f

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Why Rebuilding Our Military Matters

October 31, 2024

In the complex world we live in, having a strong military is crucial for maintaining peace. It's like the old saying goes, "If you want peace, prepare for war. " This doesn't mean we should seek fights, but rather be ready to defend ourselves. Our military isn't what it used to be. Many of our plan

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U. S. Faces Weapons Dilemma: Israel vs. Ukraine

October 19, 2024

The U. S. is caught in a tough spot. It's trying to help both Ukraine and Israel fight their wars, but it's running out of weapons and money. Recently, the Pentagon said it would send a powerful missile defense system, called THAAD, to Israel to protect it from Iran's missiles. But it won't do the s

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Stealth Bombers' Power Makes Surprise Houthi Strike Possible

October 18, 2024

The US military made a move against Houthi rebels in Yemen recently, using a stealthy tool in their arsenal: B-2 Spirit bombers. These planes took out five hidden weapons sites, showing the world no target is too tough to reach. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin said the strike sent a strong messag

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US Airstrikes Hit Yemen's Houthis

October 17, 2024

On Wednesday evening, the US military struck Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen. The attacks targeted underground storage facilities filled with advanced weapons. These weapons were used to target ships in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden. This time, the US used B-2 bombers, which are much larger and ca

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US Warns Israel: Improve Gaza Aid or Risk Losing Military Support

October 15, 2024

The Biden administration recently sent a strong message to Israel, asking for urgent action to enhance the humanitarian situation in Gaza. In a letter signed by Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin, the US demanded that Israel take steps within the next 30 days to