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Jun 20 2026POLITICS

Russia Opens Door to Talks, Says Europe Must Stop Ultimatums

Russia has said it is ready to talk with European nations but will not accept demands that force it into a corner. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov explained that the world faces many complex problems, and these need conversation. He added that Europeans often think they can win talks by putting Russ

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Jun 20 2026TECHNOLOGY

A New Battery Breakthrough That Could Change Electric Vehicles

China’s biggest battery maker just dropped a game-changing update that could make electric cars cheaper and more reliable. CATL, a company known for pushing battery tech forward, revealed a new sodium-ion battery that lasts up to 20 years and handles 15, 000 charge cycles—way more than older sodium-

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Jun 19 2026BUSINESS

Indian IT Shares Fall After Accenture Warns of AI Risks

India’s technology sector, worth about $315 billion, has seen its stocks dip after a key player in the industry issued a cautious outlook. The company highlighted that artificial intelligence could shake up its traditional, people‑heavy service model and suggested a slowdown in the next fiscal year.

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Jun 18 2026HEALTH

How Thailand Used Universal Healthcare to Fight COVID-19 Without Breaking the Bank

Thailand didn’t just survive the pandemic—it kept its hospitals running smoothly while the world struggled to pay medical bills. Between March 2020 and October 2022, COVID-19 stretched healthcare systems worldwide, but Thailand’s system didn’t collapse under the strain. Instead of letting private ho

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Jun 17 2026BUSINESS

JioStar Adds Shopping to Streaming Mix

Indian streaming giant JioStar is now turning the idea of “watch and buy” into a real business move. The company says that advertising and paid memberships are no longer the only ways it earns money; a third stream is emerging from commerce. JioStar’s main platform, JioHotstar, already has more t

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Jun 16 2026POLITICS

Russian attacks keep destroying Ukraine’s historic places

Russia has struck more than 1, 700 sites that hold history and culture. A missile set the 11th‑century Dormition Cathedral on fire, a place that is part of UNESCO heritage and important to Russian Orthodox people. The Ukrainian church leader called the strike a crime against humanity, history

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Jun 16 2026POLITICS

Who Really Controls Indiana’s Republican Convention?

Indiana’s Republican Party is heading into a messy convention next week, and one freshman senator is trying to steer the ship in a new direction. Jim Banks, a U. S. Senator from Indiana, is pushing hard for his preferred candidate for secretary of state, Max Engling, a relatively unknown political s

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Jun 15 2026POLITICS

Russian Claim: No Attack on Kyiv Monastery, Patriot Missile Faulted

Russia announced that it did not hit the historic Pechersk Lavra monastery in Kyiv during a recent night raid on military sites. The monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage site, caught fire after the heaviest Russian air assault on the capital in two weeks. Moscow said its strike targeted drone factorie

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Jun 15 2026POLITICS

Putin’s Birthday Call to Trump: A Shift in Global Chatter?

Russian President Vladimir Putin broke tradition by publicly celebrating Donald Trump’s 80th birthday over the phone last weekend. The Kremlin confirmed the call lasted nearly an hour, a rare moment where the two leaders focused on personal well-wishes rather than geopolitical disputes. Putin called

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Jun 13 2026FINANCE

Nuclear power gear in India gets past taxes backdated

India just made a rule change that could save nuclear plants money on old purchases. The finance ministry decided to cancel customs taxes on parts bought between April 2019 and January 2026 for building or running nuclear reactors. This decision surprises some because it works backwards—covering bil

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