Myanmar is in the middle of a big mess. The military, which took over the country in 2021, is holding elections starting at the end of December. They hope this will make things calmer and help them stop being isolated by other countries. But many people think this election is not fair or free. The
In a twist that has raised eyebrows, authorities in Ecuador were set to detain a man linked to a ship that the U. S. military had recently targeted. Andrés Fernando Tufiño Chila was one of just two individuals who made it out alive from the U. S. attack on a vessel suspected of drug smuggling. This
The government is introducing a new opportunity for young people to spend a year in the military. This isn't just any job; it's a chance to get paid while learning how to fight in war zones. The idea is to give school leavers a taste of military life and see if they like it. This plan is part of a
The Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, the largest in Europe, is at the heart of a complex dispute between Ukraine and Russia. This plant, seized by Russia in early 2022, has become a significant point of contention in the ongoing conflict. The U. S. has stepped in with a proposal for joint managemen
Virginians are not happy with the recent healthcare changes. A big group of people, nearly four times more, want Congress to keep the tax credits that help pay for health insurance. These credits expired at the end of last year because Congress did not extend them. Without them, many people might lo
In 2026, crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are expected to take off. Analysts predict over 100 new ETF filings and billions of dollars in investments. Eric Balchunas, a senior ETF analyst, believes that capital flows could reach $15 billion, possibly even $40 billion if market conditions improve.
In a surprising turn of events, Binance has taken the top spot from CME in the world of Bitcoin futures. This shift is mainly due to a change in trading strategies and market dynamics. At the start of the year, CME was the go-to place for Bitcoin futures, with a whopping 175, 000 BTC in open intere
Israel and Somaliland made waves recently. They decided to be friends officially. This is big news. It's the first time any country has done this with Somaliland. Somaliland is a region that wants to be its own country. It broke away from Somalia a long time ago. But most countries still see it as p
Alaa Abd El-Fattah, a well-known activist, has finally made it to the UK after a long time in an Egyptian prison. He was let out in September thanks to a presidential pardon. This man, who has British citizenship, has been a big name in the fight for freedom in Egypt. He has spent a lot of his adult
Thailand's defence minister is set to join talks with Cambodia this weekend. The goal? To stop the fighting between these two Southeast Asian neighbors. The clashes have been going on for weeks, and it's not the first time they've had this problem. Back in July, a deal was made with the help of for
