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Aug 19 2025POLITICS

Ukraine's Leader Seeks Solidarity in Washington Talks

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine is in Washington, D. C. , with top European leaders to meet with President Donald Trump. Their goal is to present a united front against Russia's ongoing aggression. This meeting comes after Trump's recent summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin, which left many European leaders feeling sidelined. Zelenskyy and his allie...

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Aug 18 2025POLITICS

A Fresh Look at Ending the Ukraine Conflict

The United States has been playing a big role in the Ukraine war. It's not directly involved, but it's been helping Ukraine a lot. Some people think that only the U. S. can get Russia to talk about ending the war. They say that because the U. S. has a lot of power and influence. One important person said that the U. S. president has been working hard to end the war....

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Aug 16 2025POLITICS

Trump and Putin Chat: What's the Big Deal?

So, Trump and Putin had a chat. A really long one. They stood together and talked about stuff. Trump said it was good. Putin said it was useful. But did they make any real progress? Not really. They talked about Ukraine. They talked about trade. They even talked about space. But guess what? They didn't make any big deals. Trump said there's no deal until there's a d...

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Jul 25 2025POLITICS

Israel and Hamas: Stuck in a Loop

Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has hinted that his government is looking into other ways to handle the situation with Hamas, instead of continuing the current talks. This comes after both Israel and the U. S. pulled their negotiating teams out of Qatar. The U. S. envoy, Steve Witkoff, mentioned that Hamas' recent response showed they weren't really intere...

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Jul 13 2025POLITICS

Iran's Nuclear Talks: A Question of Trust

Iran is open to talking about its nuclear program again, but there's a catch. The country's foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi, said Iran would only return to the negotiating table if the U. S. and its allies promised no more attacks. This comes after recent strikes on Iran's nuclear and military sites. The attacks have made things complicated. Iran has stopped workin...

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Jul 11 2025POLITICS

China's Hidden Stance on Ukraine: A Game of Geopolitical Chess

China's true feelings about the Ukraine war might be more complicated than they seem. Behind closed doors, Chinese officials have hinted that they don't want Russia to lose. Why? Because if Russia loses, the U. S. might focus more on China. This is a big deal because China has been saying it's neutral in the conflict. This news came out after a long meeting between ...

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Jul 09 2025POLITICS

EU and US: Trade Talks in a Tizzy

The EU and US are in a bit of a pickle. They've been trying to sort out a trade deal, but things aren't moving as fast as hoped. The US had set a deadline, but it came and went without a deal. Now, they're saying a deal could happen any day. The US president mentioned that they're close to sending a letter to the EU, which might mean a deal is in the works. He also ...

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Jul 08 2025POLITICS

A French Leader's Big Trip to Britain

Emmanuel Macron, the French president, is in the UK for a three-day state visit. This is a big deal because it's the first time a French president has come to Britain for a state visit since 2008. It's also the first time a leader from the European Union has visited since Brexit. Macron and his wife Brigitte arrived at RAF Northolt in London. They were welcomed by P...

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Jun 25 2025POLITICS

NATO's Big Move: Ukraine's Fight and the Money Talks

NATO leaders gathered in The Hague to talk about spending more on defense. This comes as Russia keeps pushing hard in Ukraine. But Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy wasn't in the main room. He was on the sidelines, meeting leaders one by one. Zelenskyy had a busy day before the big meeting. He got promises of help from the Netherlands, like new drones and rada...

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Jun 23 2025POLITICS

Israel and the EU: A Rocky Road

The European Union (EU) has been looking into Israel's actions in Gaza. This review is part of a bigger deal between them. This deal covers many things. It includes working together on important industries, talking about politics, and trading goods. Israel has been facing serious threats. Iran and groups like Hamas have been causing trouble. On October 7, 2023, a te...

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