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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

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

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 2024POLITICS

Texas Takes Action Against Doctor for Providing Gender-Affirming Care

A recent lawsuit filed in Texas has sparked attention as the state takes aim at a Dallas physician, Dr. May Lau. Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton claims that Dr. Lau provided hormone therapies to over 20 minors, violating a state ban on gender-affirming care for youth under 18. This lawsuit, a

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Oct 18 2024POLITICS

Senator Ernst Questions SBA's Handling of Disaster Funds

Senator Joni Ernst from Iowa recently expressed worries about the Small Business Administration's (SBA) transparency in dealing with disaster relief funds. This concern arose after President Joe Biden revealed that the SBA's loan program for disaster relief had run out of money following Hurricanes

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Oct 18 2024CRIME

Delphi Murders Suspect's Unexpected Claim: A Pagan Cult's Involvement?

The Delphi murders in Indiana took a strange turn when the accused man, Richard Allen, suggested that a secretive pagan cult was behind the tragic deaths of Libby and Abby in 2017. Allen’s lawyers said the murders were done by followers of Odinism, a Norse pagan religion linked to white nationalists

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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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Oct 18 2024POLITICS

U. S. and Philippines Hold Joint Drills as China Flexes Muscle Around Taiwan

Recently, the U. S. and the Philippines kicked off their annual joint military exercises, known as Kamandag, or Venom. This happened just after China held massive drills near Taiwan and a Chinese vessel collided with a Filipino patrol boat. Taiwan's defense ministry reported a record number of Chine

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