POLITICS

Jan 19 2026POLITICS

Indonesia's Central Bank Faces New Leadership Shake-Up

Indonesia's central bank, Bank Indonesia (BI), is in the spotlight again. The president, Prabowo Subianto, has picked his nephew, Thomas Djiwandono, for a top role. This move has raised eyebrows, especially since Djiwandono isn't your typical central banker. He's a former businessman and current dep

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Jan 19 2026POLITICS

Iran's Internet and TV: A Shifting Landscape

Iran might soon bring back the internet, according to a top lawmaker. This comes after a week of quiet streets, following a violent crackdown on protests that started in late December. The unrest was among the worst since the 1979 Islamic Revolution. A senior parliament member, Ebrahim Azizi, menti

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Jan 19 2026POLITICS

Greenland: A New Front in Global Politics

Russia is enjoying the tension caused by Donald Trump's interest in Greenland. This interest has created a rift between the United States and Europe. However, Russia is cautious because this situation could affect its own plans in the Arctic. Russian officials have made comments that seem to suppor

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Jan 19 2026POLITICS

Taiwan's Journalist and Military Officers in a Spy Scandal

Taiwan has detained a journalist and several military personnel for allegedly sharing sensitive information with individuals from mainland China. The journalist, identified only by the surname Lin, is accused of paying army officers for secrets. The amounts involved were small, ranging from a few th

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Jan 19 2026POLITICS

Ukraine and US Keep Talking: What's Next?

Ukraine's main peace negotiator, Rustem Umerov, shared that discussions with the US about ending the war with Russia will keep going. These talks will happen at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. Before this, Umerov and his team met with US officials in Florida. They talked about securi

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Jan 19 2026POLITICS

Kiev's Power Struggle: A City in the Dark

Kiev is in a tough spot. The city is struggling to keep the lights on. It only has half the power it needs. This is a big deal. The mayor, Vitali Klitschko, said so himself. He's been clear about the situation. Kiev needs 1, 700 megawatts to keep things running. But it's not getting that much. The w

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Jan 19 2026POLITICS

Ukraine Under Fire: Drone Strikes and Diplomatic Moves

Ukraine is dealing with a tough situation. Russia launched a big drone attack overnight. Two people died, and many others got hurt. The attack hit several regions, including Sumy, Kharkiv, Dnipro, Zaporizhzhia, Khmelnytskyi, and Odesa. The military reported over 200 drones were used, with strikes hi

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Jan 19 2026POLITICS

Trump's Moves Shift Global Power Balance

The world is watching as Trump's actions shake up the global stage. In Syria, Trump's support for rebels led to a quick victory. This left Russia, who had backed Assad for years, with no choice but to watch as their ally fled to Moscow. Russia's influence in the region took a hit. In the South Cauc

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Jan 19 2026POLITICS

Tech Giants Face Pressure to Cover Their Energy Costs

The U. S. government is pushing big tech companies to take responsibility for the energy costs of their data centers. President Donald Trump recently stated that Americans should not have to pay higher electricity bills because of these facilities. He emphasized that tech companies, like Microsoft,

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Jan 19 2026POLITICS

A Republican's Stand: Fitzpatrick's Balancing Act

In a political landscape often divided by party lines, U. S. Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick stands out. He didn't vote for Donald Trump in 2024, choosing former Ambassador Nikki Haley instead. This wasn't his first time breaking from the party. In 2020, he voted for Trump, but in 2016, he wrote in Mike Penc

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