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Oct 25 2024POLITICS

How India and China Are Trying to Mend Fences

After five years of disagreements, Chinese President Xi Jinping and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met at the BRICS summit in Russia. This meeting is a step toward healing relations that were damaged by a serious military clash in 2020 along their shared border in the Himalayas. Both leaders ag

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Oct 25 2024POLITICS

Indonesian Coast Guard Kicks Out Chinese Ship in Disputed Waters

Recently, Indonesia's coast guard chased away a Chinese ship that was bothering one of their survey vessels in a disputed area of the South China Sea. This isn't the first time this has happened in just a few days. The Chinese ship, called the CCG 5402, kept trying to get close to the Indonesian ves

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Oct 25 2024POLITICS

China's Nuclear Stockpile: What’s Happening and Why?

Imagine your local library doubling its book collection in a few years. That's roughly what China's done with its nuclear force. A recent report from the U. S. Defense Intelligence Agency highlights this significant expansion, driven largely by competition with the U. S. China’s leader, Xi Jinping,

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Oct 25 2024POLITICS

What Would Happen if Kamala Harris Faced China's Leader?

Former President Donald Trump made a bold claim about Vice President Kamala Harris recently. He suggested that if Harris becomes president, China's leader, Xi Jinping, would handle her like a baby. This comment occurred during an interview with conservative radio host Hugh Hewitt, who wondered how X

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Oct 25 2024POLITICS

North Korea's Troops in Ukraine: South Korea's Response

South Korea's president, Yoon Suk Yeol, has vowed action after reports surfaced that North Korea is sending troops to help Russia in Ukraine. He met with Poland's president, Andrzej Duda, to discuss defense cooperation amid the conflict. The U. S. and South Korea believe around 3, 000 North Korean t

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Oct 25 2024POLITICS

Russian Troops Advance in Ukraine: A New Look at the Frontline

Lately, Russian troops have been making headway around the town of Selydove in eastern Ukraine. The Institute for the Study of War (ISW) has mapped out these recent developments, showing significant gains by Russian forces. Footage from Tuesday and Wednesday reveals that Russian troops, including el

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Oct 25 2024POLITICS

Intruders in the Sky: NATO Jets Scramble After Mystery Objects

A mysterious air object swooped over NATO land in Romania. It zipped across the border from Ukraine and headed west, watched by Romanian radars. Two Romanian F-16s roared into action but couldn't spot the intruder. It vanished just north of Tulcea, near Ukraine’s port of Izmail. This isn’t the first

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Oct 25 2024POLITICS

North Korea's Troops Head to Russia: What's the Deal?

North Korea has reportedly sent 3, 000 soldiers to Russia this month, according to both the U. S. and South Korea. These troops might join the fight in Ukraine, which has raised concerns. Washington warns that if this happens, these soldiers will become a target for the Ukrainian military, just like

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Oct 25 2024POLITICS

South Korea Mulls Arming Ukraine After North's Troop Deployment

Last Thursday, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol hinted at providing Ukraine with weapons. This comes as North Korea is suspected of sending troops to aid Russia's aggression in Ukraine. Yoon met with Polish President Andrzej Duda to discuss boosting defense ties. Around 3, 000 North Korean troop

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Oct 25 2024POLITICS

Republican Fred Upton Backs Democrat Kamala Harris for President

In a surprising move, long-term Republican congressman Fred Upton has thrown his support behind Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris. Upton, who has served in Congress for over three decades, announced his endorsement at a press conference in Grand Rapids, Michigan. This isn't the first t

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