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Dec 09 2024POLITICS

Israel Secures Syrian Buffer Zone After Agreement Breaks Down

Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has given orders to the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) to take control of a buffer zone in Syria. This zone, located in Syrian territory, had been demilitarized as per the 1974 Disengagement Agreement. However, Netanyahu announced that this agreement has falle

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Dec 09 2024POLITICS

Ukraine's Casualty Numbers: The First Official Report

For the first time, Ukraine has released its total casualties from the ongoing war with Russia. President Zelenskyy announced that the country has lost 43, 000 soldiers on the battlefield, with another 370, 000 wounded. It's important to note that about half of the wounded have returned to service.

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Dec 08 2024POLITICS

Trump's Hypothetical Presidency: Pardons, Tariffs, and Immigration

Former President Donald Trump has been vocal about his plans if he were to return to the White House. He's hinted at pardoning individuals involved in the 2021 US Capitol attack on his first day, suggesting they've been unfairly treated. He believes the system has flaws that harm these individuals.

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Dec 08 2024POLITICS

South Korea's Political Uproar: Celebs Join the Fray

South Korea's political stage is heating up, with celebrities jumping into the mix. President Yoon Suk Yeol tried to enforce martial law, but the National Assembly put a swift end to that. Now, the talk of the town is impeachment. Stars like Lee Joo Young and B1A4's CNU are voicing their support onl

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Dec 08 2024POLITICS

Syria's Unexpected Shift in Power

For over two decades, Bashar Assad had been in charge of Syria, following in his father's footsteps. Then, in a surprising twist, Russia announced that Assad had abruptly left the country, and his whereabouts were unknown. Some people began to wonder if he had been involved in a plane crash. Soon a

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Dec 08 2024POLITICS

Rebels Capture Damascus, Shaking Syrian War

Rebel groups, led by HTS, suddenly took control of the Syrian capital, Damascus, this past weekend. This shift could change the dynamics of the long-standing civil war. The rebels announced their victory on social media, claiming to have freed the city from President Bashar al-Assad’s rule. However,

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Dec 08 2024POLITICS

Trump's Campaign Pledges: Changing Tune on TV

In his first network TV interview since winning the election, President-elect Donald Trump sat down with NBC News' Kristen Welker. He discussed various topics, including his plans for Dreamers, abortion medication, and the Fed Chair. Trump's measured tone didn't last long. He quickly shifted to sugg

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Dec 08 2024POLITICS

The Mystery of Assad’s Exit

As celebrations erupted in Syria after the end of Bashar al-Assad's reign, whispers about his whereabouts started to circulate. Russian state media broke the silence with an unexpected announcement: Assad and his family were in Moscow. A source from the Kremlin confirmed this, adding that Russia had

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Dec 08 2024POLITICS

Trust in Science: A Growing Divide in the U. S.

For decades, Americans mostly agreed on one thing: science was trustworthy. But lately, that's quickly changing. People who lean left and right are now seeing science quite differently. This divide didn't happen overnight. It's been growing since the 1990s and picked up speed in 2018. What's causing

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Dec 08 2024POLITICS

Bezos Backs Trump’s Plan to Cut Red Tape

Billionaire Jeff Bezos, the founder of Amazon, has shown support for President-elect Donald Trump's goal to reduce regulations. During an interview at The New York Times' DealBook Summit, Bezos expressed optimism about Trump’s upcoming term, especially his plans to cut back on regulations. Bezos bel

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