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Oct 18 2024POLITICS

China’s Military Exercise Stirs Up Tensions with Taiwan

China recently held a significant military drill near Taiwan, sparking criticism from the United States. The exercise, dubbed "Joint Sword-2024B, " involved various branches of the Chinese military. They conducted sea and air patrols, along with attacks on maritime and ground targets. This maneuver

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Oct 18 2024POLITICS

Tension Between China and Taiwan: What's Behind the Military Show?

Have you ever had an argument with a neighbor over where your property ends and theirs begins? That's kind of what's happening between China and Taiwan. China thinks Taiwan is part of its territory, but Taiwan sees itself as an independent nation. Over the past few years, China has been flexing its

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Oct 18 2024POLITICS

China Practices Island Invasion – What’s the Deal?

This week, China’s military staged huge war games around Taiwan, causing lots of worry. Troops did drills by sea, land, and air, even using one of China’s aircraft carriers. Taiwan's government said China should respect their democracy and stop these scare tactics. The drills were a reply to Taiwan’

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Oct 18 2024POLITICS

USAF Chiefs on Week-Long Indo-Pacific Tour

Last Monday, two high-ranking officials from the United States Air Force (USAF) kicked off a seven-day tour of the Indo-Pacific region. Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Allvin and Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force David Flosi started their journey at Andersen Air Force Base in Guam. Their trip,

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Oct 18 2024POLITICS

Storms, Space, Boeing Cuts, VP Health, and Covid Tests: A Week in Review

Hurricanes Helene and Milton have left Florida residents feeling anxious and stressed. These natural disasters have taken a mental health toll on many people. On the bright side, SpaceX successfully landed its rocket booster with its Starship, which is a big deal for the space industry. Meanwhile, B

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Oct 18 2024POLITICS

Why Ukraine's Future Relies on Effective Leaders

In the face of Russian aggression, people are questioning whether Ukraine can ever truly stand up to Vladimir Putin. Some argue that Ukraine can't win, just like Hitler shouldn't have been appeased at Munich. They suggest offering Putin a deal, but history tells a different story. Remember Georgia a

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Oct 18 2024POLITICS

Biden's Book: A Surprising Trump Focus

You might think Bob Woodward's latest book is all about Joe Biden, but don't be fooled. The real story is about Donald Trump. The renowned journalist has a new book out, "War, " which covers Biden's presidency so far. But the juiciest bits are about Trump's secret dealings with Russia. Woodward's kn

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Oct 18 2024POLITICS

Russia Makes Gains in Kursk: A Setback for Zelensky

In a significant development, Russia has regained control of about half of the territory it lost to Ukraine in the Kursk region. This region is crucial for Volodymyr Zelensky's plan to defeat Vladimir Putin. According to a senior Russian commander from Chechnya, around 50, 000 troops are pushing bac

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Oct 18 2024POLITICS

Trump: Talking to Putin is a 'Smart Thing'

Former President Donald Trump dodged a question about whether he's been in touch with Russian President Vladimir Putin since leaving office. He was interviewed by Bloomberg editor-in-chief John Micklethwait at the Economic Club of Chicago. Journalist Bob Woodward's latest book, "War, " claims Trump

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Oct 18 2024POLITICS

Putin and Iran's President Meet, Talking 'New World'

Russian President Vladimir Putin has been busy this week, discussing something called a "new world order" with Iran's president. The meeting happened in Turkmenistan, and it's significant because Iran has been helping Russia's war effort in Ukraine by sending drones and possibly missiles. This comes

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