POLITICS

Nov 28 2025POLITICS

Who Will Lead the Eurogroup Next?

The Eurogroup, a group of finance ministers from countries using the euro, is looking for a new leader. The current president, Paschal Donohoe, stepped down recently to join the World Bank. This opens the door for two new candidates: Kyriakos Pierrakakis from Greece and Vincent Van Peteghem from Bel

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Nov 28 2025POLITICS

Power Struggle: Mexico's President Takes on a Billionaire

Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum is locked in a heated battle with Ricardo Salinas Pliego, a billionaire with a vast business empire. Sheinbaum accuses Salinas of avoiding taxes and stirring up trouble. Salinas, who has a knack for making headlines, calls himself a fighter against corruption. Bu

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Nov 28 2025POLITICS

Golf Talk: President's Claims Face Scrutiny

President Donald Trump recently shared his golf achievements during a call with military personnel. He mentioned winning 38 championships, but this claim was quickly challenged by golf writer Rick Reilly. Reilly, known for his book on Trump's golf habits, pointed out that the president hasn't actual

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Nov 28 2025POLITICS

Belgium's Stance on Russian Assets: A Potential Peace Hurdle

Belgium's prime minister has expressed concerns about a European Union (EU) plan to use frozen Russian state assets to support Ukraine. Bart De Wever believes this move could complicate efforts to reach a peace deal in the ongoing conflict. De Wever shared his thoughts in a letter to the European C

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Nov 28 2025POLITICS

Switzerland's Big Vote: Should the Super Rich Pay More?

Switzerland is about to have a big vote. It's not about who should be in charge. It's about whether the super rich should pay more taxes. This idea comes from a group called JUSOs. They want to tax big inheritances at 50%. The money would go to fight climate change. Only a few people in Switzerland

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Nov 28 2025POLITICS

Crackdown on Venezuelan Drug Traffickers: Trump's New Land Strategy

The U. S. is planning to intensify its efforts against Venezuelan drug smugglers. President Trump announced that the focus will shift to land routes. He pointed out that drug traffickers are avoiding sea routes. This change is expected to happen very soon. In a virtual meeting with U. S. military p

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Nov 28 2025POLITICS

Ukraine's Heavy Heart: A Mother's Hope Amidst War

In the western city of Lviv, a cemetery tells a story of loss and resilience. Olya Kachmaryk, a mother who lost her son in the ongoing conflict with Russia, visits his grave. She hopes for peace, even if it means making tough choices. Her son, Oleksandr, is one of over 1, 000 soldiers buried in this

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Nov 28 2025POLITICS

Idaho Republicans and the Epstein Files: A Case of Blind Loyalty

Idaho's Republican politicians seem to be following a script written by someone else. The recent votes to release the Epstein files show a clear pattern. For months, they delayed and blocked the release. Then, suddenly, they voted to release them. Why? Because President Trump gave the green light.

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Nov 28 2025POLITICS

Sudan's Legal Puzzle: How Laws and War Fuel Child Marriage

Sudan faces a big problem: child marriage is still legal in some parts of the country. This happens because the laws are confusing. One law says child marriage is okay, while another says it's not. This mess makes it hard for people to understand what's right or wrong. The war in Sudan makes things

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Nov 28 2025POLITICS

UK and EU Defence Fund Talks Collapse: What Went Wrong?

The UK has recently stepped back from joining the EU's defence fund, SAFE. This move is a significant blow to the efforts to strengthen defence ties between the UK and the EU after Brexit. The UK's Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, had earlier spoken about a "new era" in relations with the EU. He had hi

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