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Nov 28 2025POLITICS

Ukraine's Top Aide Steps Down Amid Growing Corruption Scandals

In a surprising move, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's chief of staff, Andrii Yermak, has resigned. This comes after anti-corruption investigators searched Yermak's residence and office. Yermak, a key figure in Ukraine's government and a trusted advisor to Zelenskyy, has been involved in im

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Oct 11 2025POLITICS

France's Budget Balancing Act: A Prime Minister's Tough Task

In a surprising turn of events, Sébastien Lecornu is back as France's prime minister, just days after stepping down. President Macron made this announcement after a meeting with major political parties, excluding the far-right and far-left. Lecornu's return wasn't expected, as he had publicly stated

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May 19 2025EDUCATION

Graduates Face a World in Flux

Boston's college graduates celebrated their big day under a mix of sunny and cloudy skies. The atmosphere was a blend of joy and concern. Why? Because the political climate has been anything but calm. Students at Boston University buzzed with excitement. They cheered as their faces appeared on

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Apr 27 2025POLITICS

Five Years of Change: A Look at Recent History

The past five years have been a rollercoaster. It all started with a global health crisis that shook the world. The pandemic was a harsh teacher, forcing everyone to adapt quickly. It changed how people worked, studied, and interacted. Remote work became the norm, and virtual meetings replaced in-pe

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Mar 25 2025POLITICS

Turkey's Turmoil: Investors on Edge After Political Arrest

Turkey is trying to stabilize its economy after a political storm. The arrest of a popular opposition leader sparked massive protests and a financial shakeup. The country's finance minister and central bank governor held a conference call with international investors. They aimed to reassure them tha

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Mar 21 2025POLITICS

Israel's New Push: What's Really Happening in Gaza?

The situation in Gaza is heating up. Israel's defense minister has given the military a clear order: take more territory. This move comes as Israel intensifies its attacks on Gaza, breaking a fragile peace that had been in place since January. The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) have been on the move,

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Jan 06 2025POLITICS

North Korea Fires Missile Amid U. S. -South Korea Meetings

On Monday, North Korea launched a ballistic missile as U. S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken was visiting South Korea. Blinken warned that North Korea was getting closer to Russia in terms of advanced space technology. He also mentioned that while a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas would likely

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Dec 31 2024HEALTH

Lifesaving Lessons: Children and Bacterial Meningitis in a Challenged Country

Bacterial meningitis can be really harmful, especially for kids in locations like Yemen, where conflicts make it tough to manage and treat this disease properly. This study takes a look at why some kids with bacterial meningitis in hospitals don't make it, focusing on places without many resources.

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Dec 31 2024POLITICS

President Yoon's Office Searched After Martial Law Declaration

In a surprising turn of events, South Korea's anti-corruption agency announced that a court has issued search warrants for President Yoon Suk Yeol's office. The move comes after Yoon's short-lived martial law declaration, which set off a political storm. The court wants to investigate if Yoon's acti

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Dec 27 2024POLITICS

South Korea's Political Shakeup: A New Acting President

In a surprising move, South Korea's parliament has impeached the acting president, Han Duck-soo. This is the first time an acting president has faced such a fate. Han, who is also the prime minister, refused to appoint new justices to the Constitutional Court. This happened just two weeks after Pres

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