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Jun 22 2026POLITICS

Poland and Ukraine face tension over historical honors

Poland and Ukraine are currently caught in a dispute that could weaken both nations in several ways. The latest clash started when Poland’s president removed Ukraine’s leader from a prestigious award. This decision came after Ukraine named a military unit after a controversial nationalist group from

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Jun 21 2026TECHNOLOGY

Nvidia CEO Says AI Can Make Life Better – But It Needs Rules

The boss of the chip giant Nvidia, Jensen Huang, told reporters in Texas that artificial intelligence could speed up science and jobs if society adapts. He said people should use AI more, but also warned that new rules are needed to keep it safe. Huang thinks the tech can help ordinary folks do c

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Mar 17 2026POLITICS

Powerless Cuba: A Day Without Light and Hope

The island of Cuba faced a full‑scale power outage that left its 11 million residents in the dark on Monday, just hours after the government announced it would welcome foreign investment for the first time. The blackout struck when the aging electrical network collapsed, a symptom of the long‑standi

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Jan 29 2026POLITICS

A Sudden Movie Cancellation in South Africa

A movie about Melania Trump, the former First Lady, was supposed to hit theaters in South Africa this Friday. But, out of nowhere, the local distributor, Filmfinity, decided to pull the plug. Thobashan Govindarajulu, the head of sales and marketing for Filmfinity, announced this decision but kept mu

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Jan 25 2026BUSINESS

EU and India: A Trade Deal in the Making

In New Delhi's bustling Khan Market, Atul Mehra, a gem and jewelry trader, is hopeful. His business took a hit last year when the US slapped 50% tariffs on Indian goods. He's looking forward to a potential trade deal between the EU and India to boost his sales. Nearby, Vishnu Gupta, a garment shop o

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Dec 16 2025POLITICS

Greece's Economic Comeback: How a Young Leader Made a Difference

Kyriakos Pierrakakis, the new head of the Eurogroup, is a big deal for Greece. Not too long ago, Greece was seen as the weakest link in Europe. But now, with Pierrakakis at the helm, things are looking up. He's only 42, but he's already made a huge impact. He's helped Greece go from having big defic

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Dec 09 2025POLITICS

India's Defence Giants Explore Russian Partnerships Amid Global Tensions

India's top defence companies have been quietly talking with Russia about working together. This is a big deal because India usually buys weapons from many countries, not just Russia. The talks happened during a visit to Moscow in October. The Indian government wants to make more weapons in India in

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Nov 27 2025BUSINESS

Canada's Bold Move: Protecting Industries Amid Trade Tensions

Canada is taking action to shield its steel and lumber industries from the impact of U. S. tariffs. Prime Minister Mark Carney announced new measures to support these sectors, signaling that a trade deal with the U. S. may not be on the horizon. The new strategy includes a tariff on imported steel,

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Nov 21 2025POLITICS

Putin and Gnassingbe: A Meeting of Minds in Moscow

In a move that's caught the attention of many, Vladimir Putin, the leader of Russia, is set to have a chat with Faure Gnassingbe, the president of Togo. This meeting is happening in Moscow, and it's all about making friends and doing business together. Gnassingbe, whose family has been running Togo

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Oct 30 2025POLITICS

Trump and Xi: A Trade Truce or Just a Time-Out?

In a surprising turn, Trump has decided to cut some tariffs on China after a chat with Xi Jinping. This move comes after both leaders had a long talk in South Korea. Trump is now reducing the tariffs on certain Chinese goods from 20% to 10%. This change means the total tariff rate on Chinese product

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