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Nov 16 2024POLITICS

North Korea’s Latest Weapon: Self-Destructing Drones

Nothing seems off-limits for North Korea's leader, Kim Jong Un. He's got his sights set on a new military tool – suicide drones. These aren’t your average drones. They’re designed to crash and explode on impact. Kim wants his military factories to churn these out in big numbers. Why, you ask? Well,

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Nov 08 2024POLITICS

A Russian View: Putin's Take on Trump's Win

Russian President Vladimir Putin had his first say about the U. S. election results last Thursday from Sochi. He congratulated Donald Trump on his triumph and praised the president-elect’s bravery during an attempted assassination back in July. Putin was impressed by Trump's nervy reaction. Putin a

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Nov 07 2024POLITICS

European Leaders Strategize for Trump's Presidency and Russia's Influence

Around 50 European leaders gathered in Budapest to discuss how Donald Trump's presidency could affect their continent. Emmanuel Macron, the French President, urged the leaders to prioritize European interests. The leaders agreed that defense spending should increase to lessen reliance on the U. S. N

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Nov 06 2024POLITICS

Russia's Equipment Losses Surge in Ukraine

In October, Russian forces lost more gear in Ukraine than in any other month over the past two years, according to recent reports. This is a big deal because it shows that the war is getting more expensive for Russia. Since the war started, a website called Oryx has been tracking Russian equipment l

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Nov 06 2024POLITICS

Ukraine's Attempt to Capture Nuclear Plant with US Weapons Foiled?

In the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia, the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in southern Ukraine has become a hotspot of concern. Recently, Yevgeny Balitsky, the Russian-appointed governor of the region, claimed that Ukrainian forces tried to seize the plant using US-supplied HIMARS and

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Nov 06 2024POLITICS

Ukraine and North Korea Clash for the First Time in Russia

For the first time, Ukrainian troops have had a run-in with North Korean soldiers in Russia, according to Ukraine's defense minister. The fight happened in Russia's Kursk border region, where the North Korean soldiers were recently sent to help Russia in its war with Ukraine. This is a big deal beca

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Nov 06 2024POLITICS

North Korean Troops in Russia: Under Fire and Controversy

Recently, North Korean soldiers serving in Russia faced an unexpected challenge. According to Ukrainian officials, some of these troops were fired upon in Russia's Kursk region—the first reported incident of its kind. Andrii Kovalenko, the head of Ukraine's Center for Countering Disinformation, shar

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Nov 05 2024POLITICS

Ukraine President Wants to Target North Korean Troops in Russia

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky has a new idea for dealing with North Korean troops in Russia. He wants Western nations to let Ukraine strike these troops before they can attack Ukraine. This is called a preemptive strike. Right now, Ukraine can't make long-range missile strikes inside Russia

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Nov 04 2024POLITICS

Russian Soldier's Tale: North Korean Troops in Ukraine Fire Misguided Shots

Imagine this: a Russian soldier finds himself in a real-life nightmare. He's in the middle of a war zone, and suddenly, the North Korean troops who were supposed to be on his side start shooting. . . at him! This isn't some movie plot twist; it's a reality that's causing a stir. The soldier, capture

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Nov 03 2024POLITICS

Russia's Quick Wins in Eastern Ukraine

Let's face it, Russia is making quick progress in Ukraine's eastern Donbas region. In October alone, they snatched up more land than any other month since July 2022 – about 160 square miles! Ukraine, on the other hand, has only made small gains this year. Russia's secret? Constant pressure and cleve

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