REGIONAL CONFLICT

Jun 23 2025POLITICS

Israel and Iran Clash: What's Really Going On?

Israel took action early Monday. They hit several spots in Tehran. This included Evin Prison and the Fordo nuclear site. Israel said they targeted places tied to Iran's government and security forces. The strikes hit command centers of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). This group is a big deal in Iran. It handles internal security and other important ...

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Jun 08 2025POLITICS

Russian Troops Push Into New Ukrainian Territory

Russia has made a bold move, claiming that its military has entered the central Ukrainian region of Dnipropetrovsk. This area has been a target for months, and the move could spell trouble for Ukraine's already stretched forces. The Russian Ministry of Defense reported that subunits from the 90th tank division reached the border of Dnipropetrovsk and Donetsk, then pr...

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Oct 25 2024POLITICS

BRICS Summit: Putin's Bid to Boost Russia's Global Influence

In the Russian city of Kazan, President Vladimir Putin recently wrapped up a major BRICS summit. This meeting brought together 36 countries, including the original members: Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa. The summit aimed to strengthen financial ties and create alternatives to Western-dominated systems. Putin highlighted the shared values and goals of...

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Sep 15 2024POLITICS

Missile Fired from Yemen Lands in Israel, Igniting a Tense Situation

The recent missile fired by Yemen's Iran-backed rebels, known as the Houthis, landed in an open area in central Israel, triggering air raid sirens at the country's international airport. This incident marks the latest escalation in the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Palestinian militant group Hamas, which has been raging for nearly a year. The Houthis have...

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