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Oct 18 2024POLITICS

China's Drone Makers Face Sanctions for Russia's War in Ukraine

In a significant move, the United States has slapped sanctions on two Chinese companies for the first time. These companies are accused of supplying complete weapons systems to Russia, which is using them in the war in Ukraine. The US says that the Chinese firms worked closely with Russian defense c

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Oct 18 2024POLITICS

China's Military Moves: Unpacking Taiwan’s Concerns

In the waters near Taiwan, China has launched military drills that Taiwan calls an "unreasonable provocation. " These drills include aircraft carriers, fighter jets, and warships circling the island. Beijing says it wants to warn Taiwan against independence moves, but many in Taiwan see themselves a

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Oct 18 2024POLITICS

China’s Military Exercise Stirs Up Tensions with Taiwan

China recently held a significant military drill near Taiwan, sparking criticism from the United States. The exercise, dubbed "Joint Sword-2024B, " involved various branches of the Chinese military. They conducted sea and air patrols, along with attacks on maritime and ground targets. This maneuver

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Oct 18 2024POLITICS

Tension Between China and Taiwan: What's Behind the Military Show?

Have you ever had an argument with a neighbor over where your property ends and theirs begins? That's kind of what's happening between China and Taiwan. China thinks Taiwan is part of its territory, but Taiwan sees itself as an independent nation. Over the past few years, China has been flexing its

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Oct 18 2024POLITICS

USAF Chiefs on Week-Long Indo-Pacific Tour

Last Monday, two high-ranking officials from the United States Air Force (USAF) kicked off a seven-day tour of the Indo-Pacific region. Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Allvin and Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force David Flosi started their journey at Andersen Air Force Base in Guam. Their trip,

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Oct 18 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Indie Games Battle: What Makes a Winner?

The Game Awards has a category that always stirs up debate: Best Independent Game. Why? Because people can't agree on what makes a game "indie". Take 2023, for example, where Dave the Diver got nominated. It was developed by Mintrocket, a division of big publisher Nexon. Meanwhile, Baldur's Gate 3,

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Oct 18 2024POLITICS

Putin and Iran's President Meet, Talking 'New World'

Russian President Vladimir Putin has been busy this week, discussing something called a "new world order" with Iran's president. The meeting happened in Turkmenistan, and it's significant because Iran has been helping Russia's war effort in Ukraine by sending drones and possibly missiles. This comes

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Oct 18 2024POLITICS

China's Cyber Warfare Rocks America

China has been waging a cyber war against America for years, and it’s not looking good. The Chinese government wants to challenge America’s dominance in the western Pacific. They’re hacking into the country’s critical infrastructure. This includes energy, communications, and transportation systems.

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Oct 18 2024BUSINESS

P&G’s Q1 Report: A Glimpse into China’s Slowdown

Procter & Gamble recently announced its earnings for the first quarter of 2025, and the news wasn’t great. Sales in China, the company’s second-biggest market, dropped by 15%. This is due to economic struggles like falling home prices and rising unemployment rates. People are spending less, which me

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Oct 18 2024POLITICS

Why Ukraine’s Future Hinges on NATO Membership

Once the dust settles from the Ukraine war, experts like William B. Taylor from The New York Times suggest that Kyiv should join NATO. Back in 2008, the U. S. tried to get Ukraine into NATO, but Germany and France blocked the effort. They thought they could control Russian actions by being friendly

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