MILITARY STRIKES

Mar 03 2026POLITICS

Iran’s Nuclear Ambitions: A Reality Check

Iran has a sizable amount of uranium that could, in theory, be turned into bombs. But turning that material into a functioning weapon requires far more than the raw fuel. The country’s main enrichment plants, Natanz and Fordow, were hit hard in 2025. The damage is still there and rebuilding would ta

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Jan 11 2026POLITICS

Week In Review: Big Changes And Big Questions

This week, the world saw some major shifts in power and policy. In Venezuela, the U. S. took decisive action. They removed President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, from office. The couple now faces serious drug trafficking charges in the U. S. The White House is also pushing for American

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Jan 10 2026POLITICS

Russia's Strategic Moves: Missiles, Drones, and Oil Games

Russia's military actions in Ukraine took a dramatic turn with the launch of an Oreshnik intermediate-range ballistic missile targeting Lviv Oblast. This strike, confirmed by both Ukrainian and Russian officials, is seen as a strategic move to deter Western support for Ukraine. The missile, launched

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Jan 02 2026POLITICS

New Year's Day Strikes: Russia and Ukraine Point Fingers

On New Year's Day, Russia and Ukraine exchanged serious accusations. Russia claimed Ukraine attacked a hotel in a region it controls in southern Ukraine. At least 24 people, including a child, were reportedly killed. Ukraine, on the other hand, said Russia launched over 200 drones, targeting energy

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Dec 31 2025POLITICS

Ukraine's President Makes Bold Move for Peace Talks

Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Ukraine's leader, has an idea. He thinks Donald Trump, the former U. S. President, should visit Ukraine. Why? To help end the war with Russia. Zelenskyy shared this thought in a chat with reporters. He believes Trump's visit could show that a ceasefire is possible. Trump has be

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Dec 28 2025POLITICS

Congress Should Step Up on Africa Decisions

Rep. Kat Cammack from Florida recently spoke about U. S. military action in Africa. She believes that if extremists in Nigeria don't stop their activities after recent strikes, Congress should vote on further actions. This is important because it ensures that the administration doesn't act alone wit

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Dec 20 2025POLITICS

Israel and the U. S. Mull Over Iran's Growing Threats

Israel is worried about Iran. They think Iran is making more missiles and fixing their nuclear sites. Israel wants to talk to President Trump about this. They might ask for help to strike Iran again. Israel and the U. S. already hit Iran's nuclear sites in June. But Iran is trying to rebuild them.

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Dec 18 2025POLITICS

Congress Says No to Limiting Trump's Venezuela Actions

In a move that surprised many, the House of Representatives recently turned down two proposals. These proposals aimed to restrict President Trump's ability to launch strikes inside Venezuela and to require congressional approval before any military action. The votes were mostly along party lines, sh

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Dec 17 2025POLITICS

U. S. Military Actions in Venezuela Waters Spark Debate

The U. S. military's recent actions in the Caribbean have sparked a heated debate among lawmakers and experts. The focus is on a September strike that killed two survivors clinging to a damaged boat. Officials like Hegseth and Rubio defended the campaign, calling it a success in stopping drugs from

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Dec 16 2025POLITICS

US Military Takes Aim at Drug Trafficking in the Pacific

The US military has recently taken action against suspected drug trafficking vessels in the Pacific Ocean. They claim to have targeted three boats, resulting in the deaths of eight individuals. The US Southern Command shared footage of these strikes on social media, stating that the vessels were mov

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