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Dec 12 2025POLITICS

Germany Calls Out Russia for Cyber Shenanigans

Germany is not happy with Russia right now. They've called in the Russian ambassador to have a serious chat. Why? Because Germany thinks Russia has been up to no good with cyberattacks, spying, and spreading fake news. This isn't just a small issue. It's part of a bigger problem in Europe. Since Ru

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Dec 03 2025POLITICS

Japanese Pop Culture Takes a Hit in China

A recent diplomatic spat between China and Japan has led to a wave of cancellations of Japanese concerts and events in China, leaving fans disappointed and organizers scrambling. The trouble started when Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi made comments about Taiwan that didn't sit well with Bei

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Nov 27 2025POLITICS

A Calm Call Amidst Rising Tensions

In a recent phone call, former U. S. President Donald Trump advised Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi to ease tensions with China. This conversation came after a heated exchange between Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping, where Xi emphasized China's stance on Taiwan. Takaichi had previously

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Nov 27 2025POLITICS

Behind the Scenes of Ukraine Talks: What Went Wrong?

A leaked phone call between a top Russian official and a U. S. envoy has stirred up quite a mess. The conversation, which took place on October 14th, involved Yuri Ushakov, a senior diplomat close to Vladimir Putin, and Steve Witkoff, Donald Trump's special envoy for peace missions. The leaked deta

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Nov 27 2025POLITICS

China and the US Clash Over Central America

China and the US are at odds again. This time, it's about Central America. The US has a new rule. It limits visas for people from Central America who work with China. The US says these people are threats. They say these people are working for the Chinese government. And they say these people are cau

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Nov 25 2025POLITICS

Japan and China Clash Over Taiwan Tensions

Japan recently shot back at China after a letter from China to the United Nations accused Japan of threatening to use force over Taiwan. Japan's ambassador to the UN, Kazuyuki Yamazaki, called the letter "inconsistent with the facts and unsubstantiated. " This all started when China's UN ambassador,

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Nov 19 2025POLITICS

U. S. and Colombia: A Rocky Road Ahead

The bond between the U. S. and Colombia, once strong, is now shaky. Colombian President Gustavo Petro and former U. S. President Donald Trump have been trading harsh words. Petro called Trump's policies harsh, comparing them to actions of the Nazis. He also criticized U. S. actions in the Caribbean,

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Nov 17 2025POLITICS

US Military's Drug Boat Strikes Raise Legal and Diplomatic Concerns

The US military has recently conducted its 21st attack on a suspected drug-smuggling vessel in the Eastern Pacific. This strike resulted in the deaths of three individuals aboard the boat. The US Southern Command asserted that intelligence confirmed the vessel's involvement in drug trafficking along

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Nov 15 2025POLITICS

Tensions Rise: Japan and China Clash Over Travel Advisory and Taiwan

Japan and China are in a heated argument. It all started when China told its people not to go to Japan. This is because of some things the new Japanese leader said about Taiwan. Japan is not happy about this and has asked China to change its mind. China has been warning its citizens about safety in

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Nov 15 2025POLITICS

China's Diplomatic Blunder: A Lesson in Arrogance

A senior Chinese diplomat's recent threatening remarks have sparked global outrage. The diplomat, Xue, suggested that Japan's leader could face severe consequences for supporting Taiwan. This outburst was quickly removed, but the damage was done. It's not the first time China has shown its aggressiv

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