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Sep 19 2025POLITICS

Japan's Bold Move: Fighter Jets Join NATO Allies

Japan is making a big move. They are sending eight planes, including four powerful F-15 fighters, to NATO bases in the U. S. , Canada, and Europe. This is a first for Japan. Their planes have never been to Canada or Europe before. A total of 180 people from different air bases in Japan are part of

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Sep 19 2025TECHNOLOGY

Space Station Gets a Late but Important Delivery

A cargo ship finally reached the International Space Station (ISS) on Thursday, a day behind schedule. The Cygnus XL, built by Northrop Grumman, brought over 5 tons of supplies and experiments to the seven astronauts living in space. Astronaut Jonny Kim used the station's robotic arm to grab the Cyg

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Sep 18 2025POLITICS

Chrystia Freeland: From Cabinet to Ukraine's Future

Chrystia Freeland has decided to step away from her cabinet role, marking the end of her 12-year journey in public service. This move comes with a mix of gratitude and a hint of sadness, as she shared on social media. Freeland emphasized that democracy thrives because political roles are not permane

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Sep 17 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Oscar Buzz: What's Next After the Big Film Festivals?

The film world is buzzing with excitement as the dust settles on major film festivals and the Emmy Awards. Everyone's eyes are now on the Oscars. Chloé Zhao's "Hamnet" is leading the pack after winning big at Toronto, but "Frankenstein" and "Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery" are also making wa

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Sep 16 2025POLITICS

What's Really Happening to Deported Africans?

Ghana says it has sent back 14 African immigrants deported by the U. S. to their home countries. But lawyers for some of these immigrants say that's not true. They claim their clients are still being held in Ghana. This has caused a big disagreement between the Ghanaian government and the lawyers.

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Sep 14 2025POLITICS

NATO Tensions Rise as Trump Pushes for Russian Oil Ban

Political pressure is mounting as U. S. President Donald Trump takes a firm stance against Russian oil imports. In a recent move, he urged NATO allies to halt all purchases of Russian oil, aiming to cripple Russia's economy and force an end to the Ukraine war. Trump's call to action comes with a twi

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Sep 12 2025POLITICS

Belarus Releases Some Political Prisoners Amid Tensions

Belarus has let go of 52 political prisoners, including activists, journalists, and union leaders. However, over 1, 000 more are still behind bars. This move comes after talks between Belarus's long-time leader, Alexander Lukashenko, and the US. In return, the US has agreed to ease some sanctions on

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Sep 11 2025BUSINESS

Mexico's Bold Move: Tariffs and Trade Talks

Mexico is making some big changes to its trade rules. The country's leader, Claudia Sheinbaum, said they're not trying to start a fight with other countries, even though they're raising taxes on imports. This includes a big increase on cars from China, up to 50%. The new rules affect a lot of goods,

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Sep 04 2025POLITICS

U. S. Backtracks on WTO Funding Cuts Amid Backlash

The U. S. government recently made a quiet change to its plans. They initially wanted to cut funding for the World Trade Organization (WTO). This move was part of a larger effort to reduce foreign aid. The cuts were announced last Friday and totaled $4. 9 billion. However, the plan to cut WTO fundin

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Sep 03 2025POLITICS

China's Big Military Show: What's Really Going On?

China is putting on its biggest military parade ever. This isn't just a show of strength. It's a message to the world. President Xi Jinping wants to show that China is a major player on the global stage. He's not alone. Russia's Vladimir Putin and North Korea's Kim Jong Un will be there too. These l

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