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Oct 22 2024POLITICS

Putin's Big Meeting: What's at Stake?

In a few days, Russian President Vladimir Putin will welcome world leaders to Kazan for a BRICS summit. Big names like China's Xi Jinping, India's Narendra Modi, and Turkey's Recep Tayyip Erdogan will be there. This meeting is happening despite the war in Ukraine and the arrest warrant against Putin

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Oct 20 2024POLITICS

Tragic Strike in Gaza: An Overnight Disaster

In the early hours of Sunday, a devastating Israeli airstrike in northern Gaza left at least 87 people dead and many more injured. The attack flattened several apartment buildings in Beit Lahia, with 27 bodies recovered and 60 people still trapped under the rubble. Graphic footage showed the heartbr

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Oct 20 2024BUSINESS

Revamping Gas Station Food: A Global Taste Adventure

Convenience stores in the U. S. are transforming into surprise food havens, inspired by global tastes. Onceinfamous for unappetizing eats, places like 7-Eleven and QuikTrip now offer real meals, from sit-down dining to made-to-order dishes. They're trying to boost sales as traditional items like cig

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Oct 19 2024POLITICS

Ukraine Conflict: Lawmaker Warns of North Korean Troops

Ohio Congressman Mike Turner, who leads the House Intelligence Committee, has requested an urgent briefing from the White House. He's concerned that North Korea might send troops to aid Russia in the Ukraine war. This comes after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and South Korea's spy agency re

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Oct 18 2024POLITICS

China's Military Drills Near Taiwan: A Casual Look

Alright, so China's military held some war games near Taiwan. They said it was a message to stop Taiwan's independence dreams. This didn't go down well with Taiwan or the U. S. , who thought it was a bit much. The drills were happening around Taiwan, and the Chinese military even shared a map showin

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Oct 18 2024POLITICS

North Korea Sends Troops to Russia: A New Twist in Ukraine Conflict

In a surprising turn of events, South Korea's spy agency claims that North Korea has sent troops to Russia to support its war in Ukraine. The National Intelligence Service (NIS) reports that from October 8 to 13, Russian navy ships transported 1, 500 North Korean special operation forces to Vladivos

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Oct 18 2024POLITICS

Peacekeepers in Trouble: Israeli Fire in Lebanon

Lately, folks are really worried about UN peacekeepers in southern Lebanon. Jean-Pierre Lacroix, the UN's peacekeeping boss, just told everyone that things out there are getting tougher. Not long ago, an Israeli tank shot at a UN observation tower in Naqoura, leaving two peacekeepers injured. The Is

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Oct 18 2024POLITICS

Israel's Military Actions Spark International Outcry

Israel's recent attacks on U. N. bases in Lebanon have sparked a wave of international criticism. The incident happened on Thursday morning when an Israeli tank fired at the U. N. Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) headquarters in Naqoura, injuring two peacekeepers. These peacekeepers, who were later

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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

China's Record Military Drill Near Taiwan: A Closer Look

On Monday, China set a new record with its military exercises near Taiwan. Over 150 Chinese warplanes, including fighter jets and drones, were spotted around Taiwan. This isn't just a show of force; it's a way for China to keep the pressure on Taiwan and test its military responses. The Chinese

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