The New Year kicks off with a fresh round of the Watertown Public Opinion-Aberdeen News Athlete of the Week Poll, covering the period from Dec. 23 to Jan. 4. This time, ten athletes from northeastern South Dakota are in the spotlight, showcasing their skills in boys and girls basketball, wrestling,
In the midst of ongoing conflict, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is set to meet with US President Donald Trump in Florida. This meeting comes after weeks of intense discussions aimed at finding a peaceful resolution to the war. The main focus of their discussion will be to finalize a peace
Poland is making a significant shift in its defense strategy. It plans to start making anti-personnel mines again for the first time since the Cold War. These mines will be used to strengthen its eastern border with Belarus and Russia. The decision comes as many European countries near Russia are re
The M23 group, backed by Rwanda, has taken hundreds of Burundian soldiers prisoner during their latest attack in eastern Congo. This happened just days after Congo and Rwanda's leaders promised to keep the peace. The U. S. is not happy and has warned Rwanda to stop breaking the rules. M23 has taken
In a recent development, Russian officials announced that their military has seized the town of Siversk in eastern Ukraine. This news comes straight from the top, with President Vladimir Putin expressing his gratitude to the armed forces for this achievement. Siversk, home to over 10, 000 people be
In the eastern city of Pokrovsk, Ukrainian troops are holding their ground against a significant Russian attack. This clash is happening while the United States is pushing for a deal to stop the war. Russia has been trying to take over Pokrovsk for months, seeing it as a key part of their plan to co
Ukraine's military faces a tough challenge. Russian soldiers are using bad weather to sneak past Ukrainian defenses. This is a big problem, especially in the east. Small groups of Russian troops are slipping through, causing trouble. Drones are a big part of Ukraine's defense. They help spot enemie
Women in a Middle Eastern country face many challenges when it comes to breastfeeding their babies. A recent study looked into the reasons why some moms struggle with exclusive breastfeeding. It found that knowledge, attitudes, and confidence play big roles. But there are also real barriers that mak
A significant step towards peace has been taken by Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo. A draft peace agreement has been reached between the two countries. This is a big deal because the conflict in eastern DR Congo has been going on for decades. The latest surge in violence started when th
The success of vaccination drives across Central and Eastern Europe is a mixed bag. Some countries are doing well, while others are lagging behind. Why is this happening? It's a complex issue involving money, culture, politics, and even the internet. Let's dive into seven countries: Hungary, Slovak
