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Nov 19 2025POLITICS

U. S. and Colombia: A Rocky Road Ahead

The bond between the U. S. and Colombia, once strong, is now shaky. Colombian President Gustavo Petro and former U. S. President Donald Trump have been trading harsh words. Petro called Trump's policies harsh, comparing them to actions of the Nazis. He also criticized U. S. actions in the Caribbean,

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Nov 17 2025POLITICS

US Military's Drug Boat Strikes Raise Legal and Diplomatic Concerns

The US military has recently conducted its 21st attack on a suspected drug-smuggling vessel in the Eastern Pacific. This strike resulted in the deaths of three individuals aboard the boat. The US Southern Command asserted that intelligence confirmed the vessel's involvement in drug trafficking along

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Nov 17 2025POLITICS

The USS Gerald R. Ford: A Giant Ship with a Big Job in the Caribbean

The USS Gerald R. Ford, the world's largest and most expensive aircraft carrier, has arrived in the Caribbean Sea. This massive ship is carrying 4, 000 sailors and "dozens" of military aircraft. The U. S. Southern Command made this announcement on Sunday. This deployment comes at a time when the U.

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Nov 17 2025POLITICS

U. S. Navy's Mighty Ship Sails into Caribbean Waters

The USS Gerald R. Ford, the most advanced aircraft carrier in the U. S. Navy, has entered the Caribbean Sea. This move is part of a larger military buildup in the region. The U. S. government says this is to fight drug trafficking, but many see it as a way to put pressure on Venezuela's President Ni

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Nov 16 2025POLITICS

Tensions Rise: China and Japan in a New Island Dispute

China and Japan are at it again, this time over some tiny islands in the East China Sea. Both countries claim the islands, which China calls Diaoyu and Japan calls Senkaku. China has sent its Coast Guard to patrol the waters around these uninhabited islands, which Japan currently controls. This lat

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Nov 16 2025POLITICS

Germany's Finance Chief Heads to China for Tough Talks

Germany's finance minister is off to China to talk about some big issues. Lars Klingbeil wants to chat about trade problems, like how China controls important materials and makes too much steel and electric car parts. He thinks talking directly to China is the best way to handle these problems. Thi

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Nov 16 2025POLITICS

Tensions Rise: Is War Between NATO and Russia Unavoidable?

The world is on edge as Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic warns of a possible war between NATO and Russia. He says Europe is quickly building up its military power, calling it "defense, " while Russia is getting ready for war. Countries like Finland, Poland, and Romania are spending a lot more on t

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Nov 16 2025POLITICS

Trade Talks on Hold: Thailand and Cambodia Border Issues

The United States has paused talks with Thailand about a trade agreement. This decision comes after Thailand stopped following a peace agreement with Cambodia. Thailand says Cambodia broke the rules first, but Cambodia denies this. The U. S. sent a letter to Thailand about this. The letter said tal

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Nov 15 2025POLITICS

Iran Takes Control of Oil Tanker in Hormuz Strait

Iran recently took control of an oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz. The tanker, named Talara, was flying the Marshall Islands flag. It was carrying 30, 000 tons of petrochemical products. The seizure happened on Friday. Iran claims the tanker had an illegal consignment. They did not give more detai

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Nov 15 2025POLITICS

Tensions Rise: Japan and China Clash Over Travel Advisory and Taiwan

Japan and China are in a heated argument. It all started when China told its people not to go to Japan. This is because of some things the new Japanese leader said about Taiwan. Japan is not happy about this and has asked China to change its mind. China has been warning its citizens about safety in

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