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Oct 26 2024POLITICS

South Korea's New Stance on North Korea's Role in Ukraine

In a recent meeting, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol pledged to take action against North Korea's involvement in Russia's war in Ukraine. He was speaking after talks with Polish President Andrzej Duda about boosting defense ties. South Korea's intelligence agency believes that around 3, 000 Nor

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Oct 26 2024POLITICS

Elon Musk and Vladimir Putin: A Surprising Connection

Elon Musk, the billionaire owner of SpaceX and Tesla, has been in regular contact with Russian President Vladimir Putin for the past two years. These calls, revealed by The Wall Street Journal, have raised eyebrows due to the sensitive nature of the conversations and Musk's close ties to the U. S. g

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Oct 25 2024POLITICS

North Korea's Stance on Sending Troops to Russia

Listen up! North Korea has finally spoken out about reports that its soldiers might join the Russia vs. Ukraine fight. Kim Jong Gyu, a North Korean official, said any troop dispatch would follow international law. He called the rumors "just talk, " but admitted his ministry isn't in charge of milita

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Oct 25 2024POLITICS

Taiwan Warns: China's Military Drills Could Block Trade

Taiwan’s Defense Minister Wellington Koo stated that a Chinese blockade of the island wouldn’t just be a drill, but actually an act of war. This comes after China’s recent military exercises, known as “Joint Sword-2024B”. These drills practiced scenarios like blocking important ports and attacking m

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Oct 25 2024TECHNOLOGY

US Spy Agencies Get New AI Rules to Balance Power and Safety

The White House has rolled out new guidelines for U. S. national security and intelligence agencies on how to use artificial intelligence (AI). These rules aim to tap into AI's potential while keeping risks in check. The goal is to ensure these agencies can access the latest AI tech without misusing

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Oct 25 2024TECHNOLOGY

AI: Biden's Plan to Keep U. S. Ahead

President Biden has a plan to keep the U. S. ahead in the AI race. He wants AI to be safe and trustworthy, and to boost national security. He's worried that if used wrong, AI could threaten our country, help authoritarian governments, and weaken democratic rules. Biden compares AI to big tech breakt

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Oct 25 2024SCIENCE

Space Crew Heads Home After Extended Stay in Orbit

After spending nearly 235 days in space, a NASA astronaut and three cosmonauts are ready to come back to Earth. They undocked from the International Space Station (ISS) on Wednesday, targeting a splashdown in the Gulf of Mexico early Friday. Commander Matthew Dominick, along with co-pilot Michael Ba

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Oct 25 2024SCIENCE

Cyprus Joins NASA's Space Exploration Pact: A Promise for Safe Skies

Cyprus has just joined the Artemis Accords, a space exploration agreement led by NASA. This makes Cyprus the 46th country to sign up for safe space exploration. Nicodemos Damianou, Cyprus' deputy minister of research, innovation, and digital policy, signed the accords in Nicosia. James O'Brien, from

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Oct 24 2024POLITICS

North Korean Troops Go to Ukraine: What Does It Mean?

Imagine this: North Korean soldiers are going to Russia to help fight in Ukraine. That's what American and South Korean officials said recently. If these soldiers really join the war, it would be the first time a third country sends troops to fight on the front lines. So far, other nations have only

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Oct 24 2024POLITICS

Ukraine's Future: A Defense Secretary's Visit Amid Election Uncertainty

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin dropped by Kyiv on Monday, right when the US presidential election is about to happen and Russia is making small but steady progress in Ukraine. Austin plans to chat with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Defense Minister Rustem Umerov about Ukraine's need for

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