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Oct 18 2024POLITICS

Secret Troop Movement: North Korea Aids Russia in Ukraine

Ever heard of an unlikely pair? North Korea and Russia are working together in the Ukraine war. South Korea's spy agency says North Korea sent 1, 500 troops to Russia for training. This happened in October, with seven Russian ships carrying the soldiers. Interestingly, these troops were specially in

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Oct 18 2024POLITICS

North Korea's Troops in Ukraine: What We Know

Imagine this: troops from North Korea could be joining Russia's war in Ukraine. That's what South Korea's intelligence agency says. They claim that North Korea has sent around 1, 500 special forces to Russia. This is big news because it would make North Korea the third country involved in the war. T

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Oct 18 2024POLITICS

Zelensky's Plan: A Bold Pitch to EU Leaders

Volodymyr Zelensky, Ukraine's president, visited Brussels on Thursday to discuss his "victory plan" with EU leaders. He believes Russia will only turn to diplomacy when it realizes force won't work. Zelensky's plan includes Ukraine joining NATO and lifting restrictions on using Western missiles to s

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Oct 18 2024POLITICS

UNIFIL Under Fire: What’s Happening on the Israel-Lebanon Border?

You might have heard that the United Nations peacekeepers in Lebanon, known as UNIFIL, have been going through a tough time lately. Over the past week, the Israeli military has been causing trouble. They’ve been firing at UNIFIL posts, entering their bases, and even stopping their supplies. This has

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Oct 18 2024TECHNOLOGY

Casio's Cuddly Robot Pal: The Moflin Story

Remember the tribbles from Star Trek? Well, Casio has brought something similar to life, but without the multiplying problem. Meet Moflin, a fluffy robot with AI that makes it feel like a real emotional support pet. This cute creation debuted at CES 2021 and is now available for pre-order in Japan.

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Oct 18 2024SCIENCE

China's Next Decade in Space: Moon, Mars, Asteroids, and Jupiter

China's space exploration plans for the next decade include some exciting destinations. They've already collected samples from the far side of the moon, and now they're looking at Mars, asteroids, and even Jupiter. The samples from the moon's far side are different from those from the near side, whi

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Oct 18 2024ENVIRONMENT

Parents Prioritizing Environment for Kids’ Future

Many parents are worried about the planet their kids will inherit. A recent survey found that seven out of ten parents are concerned about the future environment. So, how are they dealing with this? Well, they’re teaching their kids to be eco-friendly at home. Four in ten parents make sustainability

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Oct 18 2024HEALTH

The Spread of Mpox in Africa: What Happens Next?

Imagine you're in Africa, where a virus called mpox is causing trouble. Picture more than 1,000 deaths and outbreaks in 18 countries. Africa's top health boss, Jean Kaseya, warns that things could get worse. Why? Well, countries are struggling to test for mpox quickly. Money promised by other countr

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Oct 17 2024POLITICS

US Bombs Houthi Weapons in Yemen with Stealth Jets

The United States launched an airstrike in Yemen on Wednesday night, targeting Iran-backed Houthi rebels. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin confirmed that five underground weapons storage facilities were hit using B-2 Spirit stealth bombers. These facilities held advanced weapons used to attack militar

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Oct 17 2024POLITICS

Biden's Final Act in Europe: Alliances and Farewells

As President Joe Biden nears the end of his term, he's making a stop in Berlin to meet with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz. This visit isn't just about saying goodbye; it's also about tackling big issues facing the world. Biden and Scholz have been close allies, with Scholz even helping Biden out in

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