POLITICAL TURMOIL

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 the stadium's big screens. Emily Deschanel, a BU alumna and actress, ...

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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-person gatherings. Schools shifted to online learning, and social event...

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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 that Turkey is committed to its economic recovery plan. One investor not...

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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, retaking key areas and pushing deeper into Gaza. They've even threate...

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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 end the war in Gaza, it might not happen until after President Biden'...

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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. First, it's important to know what causes bacterial meningitis. It c...

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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 actions amounted to rebellion. Yoon's powers are currently suspended due ...

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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 President Yoon Suk Yeol was suspended for trying to impose martial law. N...

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Dec 24 2024POLITICS

South Korea's Opposition Threatens Impeachment of Acting President

In a political storm, South Korea's main opposition party, the Democratic Party, has threatened to impeach acting leader Han Duck-soo. This comes as the country is dealing with the aftermath of President Yoon Suk Yeol's brief declaration of martial law. The Democratic Party, which holds a majority in parliament, wants independent investigators to look into Yoon's act...

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Nov 19 2024POLITICS

Why Thousands Are Marching for Māori Rights in New Zealand

A controversial law proposal has sparked massive protests across New Zealand. This law aims to change how the country's founding treaty, the Treaty of Waitangi, is understood. Signed in 1840 between British representatives and 500 Māori chiefs, the treaty is central to New Zealand's identity. However, the English and Māori versions have different interpretations, cau...

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