INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION

Jul 24 2025CRIME

Catching a Cyber Shadow: Big Bust in Ukraine

In a major win for cybercrime fighters, Ukraine just caught a big fish. They grabbed the suspected boss of XSS. is, a shady online hangout for crooks. This wasn't a quick grab. It took four years of digging, with help from France and Europol. XSS. is has been around since 2013. It's like a bad guy's marketplace. There, criminals buy and sell nasty software, stolen i...

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Apr 25 2025HEALTH

TB's Border Battle: Why India and Pakistan Need to Team Up

TB is a big problem in South Asia, especially in India and Pakistan. These two countries have a lot of TB cases. But, they need to work together more to fight it. This is because TB doesn't care about borders. It spreads easily between countries. So, India and Pakistan need to join forces to tackle this issue. There are a few big challenges they face. One is multidr...

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Apr 01 2025POLITICS

Tragedy Strikes During Military Training in Lithuania

A grim discovery marked the end of an intense search operation in Lithuania. The body of the fourth U. S. soldier, who vanished during a training drill last week, was found. This soldier was the last of four to be located, following the recovery of three others the day before. The incident occurred when their heavy armored vehicle sank into a peat bog. The vehicle, w...

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Mar 31 2025POLITICS

Muddy Mission: The Swamp Rescue of U. S. Army Soldiers

A muddy swamp in Lithuania is currently the stage for a complex rescue mission. Four U. S. Army soldiers, part of the 1st Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division from Fort Stewart, Georgia, are trapped in a submerged vehicle. This unfortunate event took place on March 25, during a training exercise aimed at retrieving another Army vehicle. The soldiers' M88 Hercules armored v...

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Mar 29 2025CRIME

US Soldiers Missing: The Big Rescue Mission in Lithuania

A big rescue operation is underway in Lithuania. It all started when four U. S. soldiers went missing during a training exercise. They were part of the 1st Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division and were on a mission to recover another Army vehicle. Their armored vehicle, an M88 Hercules, was found underwater in a swamp near Pabrade, Lithuania. The tricky part? The vehicle i...

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Mar 27 2025POLITICS

Search and Rescue: The Missing U. S. Soldiers in Lithuania

In Lithuania, a search operation is underway for four U. S. soldiers who have been missing for two days. This incident occurred during a military exercise near the border with Belarus. The soldiers and their tracked vehicle vanished on Tuesday afternoon, sparking a significant rescue mission. The Lithuanian army is actively involved in the search, using various reso...

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Mar 27 2025POLITICS

Soldiers Vanish in Lithuania

In Lithuania, a tense situation unfolded when four American soldiers went missing during a training session. The soldiers were part of the 1st Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division, and were involved in a joint exercise with Lithuanian forces and local law enforcement. The incident occurred near the town of Pabradė, close to the border with Belarus. The missing soldiers we...

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Feb 22 2025POLITICS

Poland's Economic Boom: Lessons from a Small Nation

Poland's journey from economic struggle to success is a tale of determination and strategic alliances. The country's GDP per capita has skyrocketed since 1990, thanks to joining NATO and the EU. These institutions provided security and access to a larger market, helping Poland overcome decades of division and economic mismanagement. Poland's story began with a map s...

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Jan 17 2025POLITICS

A Glimmer of Hope: Bringing Hostages Home

For 468 long days, families of hostages have been living in darkness. But now, a fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hamas promises a sliver of light. The deal, starting Jan. 19 for 42 days, could free 33 of the 98 hostages. The agonizing wait for the remaining families continues. Each day they ask, “Will my loved one's name appear on the list? Are they still alive?...

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Jan 05 2025ENVIRONMENT

Saving Our Future: The Global Push to Protect Wild Rice

Did you know that wild rice could be a game-changer in feeding the world? As our planet's climate goes through big changes, it's becoming crucial to save and use wild rice varieties. These are like the grandparents of the rice we eat, with special traits that could help rice crops survive tough conditions. Right now, there are efforts happening all over the world to...

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