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Jan 15 2026POLITICS

Ukraine's Corruption Fight Takes Aim at Former Leader

Ukraine's anti-corruption investigators are shaking things up again. This time, they've set their sights on Yulia Tymoshenko, a former prime minister and a big name in Ukrainian politics. The National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) has accused her of being part of a vote-buying scheme. Thi

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Jan 14 2026POLITICS

Ukraine's Military Faces Big Challenges

Ukraine is dealing with a serious issue. Many people are not showing up for military service. Around 2 million are avoiding being called up. Plus, 200, 000 soldiers are missing without permission. This is a big problem for the country's defense. The new defense minister, Mykhailo Fedorov, spoke abo

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Jan 14 2026POLITICS

Sudan's Economy in Shambles: A Closer Look at the Crisis

Sudan is in a tough spot. The war has wrecked the economy, and the finance minister, Gibril Ibrahim, is trying to figure out how to fix it. He said the country has lost all its main sources of money. The fighting started nearly three years ago between the army and a rival group called the Rapid Supp

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Jan 12 2026POLITICS

Ukraine's Peace Plan: What's Next for Russia?

Ukraine and its allies have put forward a peace plan, but the ball is now in Russia's court. This plan, which includes security guarantees from the U. S. and Europe, is ready to kick in once a ceasefire is in place. The head of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, made it clear that it's u

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Jan 05 2026POLITICS

Syria and Israel: A Fresh Start in Peace Talks

Syria and Israel are back at the negotiating table, thanks to the U. S. stepping in to help. After a few months of silence, talks have restarted, with Syria pushing for Israeli troops to leave areas they took over after the fall of Bashar al-Assad. The Syrian team, led by Foreign Minister Asaad al-S

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Jan 02 2026POLITICS

Ukraine's New Chief of Staff: A Strategic Shift

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky has made a bold move. He has appointed Kyrylo Budanov, the head of military intelligence, as his new chief of staff. This comes after the resignation of Andriy Yermak, who was involved in a corruption scandal. Budanov is known for his strong military backgroun

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Dec 31 2025POLITICS

Latakia Locked Down After Bloody Clashes

Syria's Latakia city is under lockdown. The government ordered a curfew. It started at 5 PM on Tuesday. It will end at 6 AM on Wednesday. This happened after violent protests. Four people died. Many others got hurt. The protests were about power. The Alawite minority wants more control. They gather

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Dec 27 2025POLITICS

Syria and Russia: Strengthening Ties in Defense and Beyond

Syria’s top officials recently traveled to Russia for high-level talks. They met with Russian President Vladimir Putin. The main focus? Military teamwork. Syria wants to boost its army’s power. Russia, in turn, seeks to keep its strong presence in Syria. The talks covered a lot. They included defen

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Dec 27 2025POLITICS

Ukraine's President Raises Alarms Over Russia's Use of Belarusian Land

Ukraine's leader, Volodymyr Zelenskiy, recently shared some concerning news. He said that Russia is using regular apartment buildings in Belarus to launch attacks on Ukraine. This is a clever but risky move by Russia, as it helps them avoid Ukrainian defenses. It's also a problem for Belarus, as it

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Dec 26 2025POLITICS

Ukraine and U. S. Leaders Set to Talk Before New Year

Ukraine's leader, Volodymyr Zelenskiy, has hinted that big things could happen before the end of the year. He's set to meet with U. S. President Donald Trump soon. This comes as the U. S. is trying hard to find a peaceful way to end the war with Russia. Zelenskiy thinks that tricky talks, like givi

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