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Oct 30 2024POLITICS

Israel Shuts Down UN Refugee Aid: What's Next?

Imagine this: nearly 6 million Palestinian refugees could be left without critical support like food, healthcare, and education. This is what's at stake after Israel's parliament passed a law banning a key UN agency from operating in territories it controls. The agency, UNRWA, has been a lifeline fo

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Oct 30 2024POLITICS

Barnard College Under Fire for Hosting Controversial UN Official

Barnard College is facing criticism for inviting a United Nations official who has made controversial comments about Israel and its prime minister. Francesca Albanese, a UN special rapporteur, has compared Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to Adolf Hitler and described Israel as a modern-day

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Oct 30 2024POLITICS

A Waiting Game: Nikki Haley's Support for Trump

Former South Carolina governor and U. N. ambassador, Nikki Haley, is one of Donald Trump's staunchest supporters. She pulled in more votes in the Republican primaries than any other candidate that challenged him. Despite this, she's been quiet on the campaign trail. She's already released her delega

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Oct 30 2024POLITICS

Taiwan Gets Advanced Missile System from the US

Taiwan and the United States are teaming up to boost Taiwan's defenses. Recently, the US has agreed to sell Taiwan $2 billion worth of weapons. This includes an advanced surface-to-air missile system, called NASAMS. It's the first time Taiwan is getting this type of missile. China isn't happy about

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Oct 30 2024POLITICS

Trump's Chip Industry Accusations: A Closer Look

Former U. S. President Donald Trump stirred up controversy on "The Joe Rogan Experience" podcast, accusing Taiwan of stealing the U. S. chip industry. He criticized the U. S. CHIPS Act and proposed tariffs on Taiwanese chips if he were to be re-elected. This would directly impact Taiwan Semiconducto

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Oct 30 2024POLITICS

Ukraine Claims North Korea Sending 12, 000 Troops to Aid Russia

Ukraine's President, Volodymyr Zelensky, recently stated that North Korea is sending troops to help Russia in its ongoing conflict with Ukraine. According to Zelensky, there are already 3, 000 North Korean soldiers on Russian soil, and this number is expected to rise to 12, 000 in the near future. T

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Oct 30 2024POLITICS

Ukraine's Battle for Selydove: A Strategic Stronghold in the East

In the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine, the town of Selydove, located in Ukraine's eastern Donetsk region, has become a critical battleground. This town, southeast of the key city of Pokrovsk, is significant because it served as a vital staging area for Ukraine's defenses. On Tuesday, th

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Oct 30 2024POLITICS

Ukraine's Future Hangs on Biden's Decision

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has a plan to end the war with Russia by next year, but it comes with a big ask: NATO membership and permission to use Western missiles deep into Russian territory. The timing is crucial because the upcoming U. S. election will shape the war's future. While fu

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Oct 30 2024POLITICS

Ukraine's Contested Town: What's Happening in Selydove?

In the heart of Ukraine's Donetsk region, the town of Selydove has become a hotspot. Russia says it's taken control, but Ukrainian authorities haven't confirmed this yet. Selydove is important because it's a key defense point for Ukraine, helping to block Russia's advance toward the city of Pokrovsk

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Oct 30 2024POLITICS

North Korean Troops Enter Ukraine

Surprise move! North Korean troops have already sneaked into Ukraine, says two western intel people. They say the number will grow as these troops finish training in Russia. This is more than what NATO and the Pentagon said earlier. One official even said some North Koreans are already in action. U

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