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Oct 19 2025POLITICS

Tensions Rise as Israel and Hamas Clash in Rafah

In a recent turn of events, Israel has launched strikes in southern Gaza, accusing Hamas of breaking the ceasefire agreement. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) reported that Hamas militants fired an anti-tank missile and gunfire at IDF troops who were working to dismantle terrorist infrastructure in t

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Oct 19 2025POLITICS

Who's Funding Zohran Mamdani's Campaign?

A political group called "We the People, America For All" has been spending a lot of money to support Zohran Mamdani, who is leading in the race to become the next mayor of New York City. This group has given over $36, 000 to put up video billboards that talk about Mamdani's plan to make bus rides f

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Oct 16 2025BUSINESS

AI Startup Anthropic Eyes More Cash from Middle East

Anthropic, a major player in the AI world, is on the hunt for more money. They've just had some early chats with MGX, a big investment group based in Abu Dhabi. This is interesting because it's only been a short time since Anthropic secured a massive funding round. The CEO of Anthropic, Dario Amode

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Oct 13 2025POLITICS

A New Dawn: Hostages Return Home as Middle East Tries to Heal

After two long years, the last living hostages have finally been returned to Israel. This happened as part of a bigger plan to swap prisoners between Israel and Hamas. It's a big moment, but it's also a reminder of the long and tough road that led to this point. President Donald Trump spoke to Isra

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Oct 12 2025POLITICS

Peace Overseas, Turmoil at Home: A Week in U. S. Politics

This past week, the U. S. saw a mix of international peace efforts and domestic political chaos. President Trump announced a ceasefire in Gaza, which many hope will lead to lasting peace. However, back home, the political scene was far from peaceful. The government shutdown continued, causing confus

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Oct 11 2025POLITICS

A Fresh Look at the Israel-Hamas Peace Deal: What's Next?

Two former U. S. secretaries of state, Hillary Clinton and Condoleezza Rice, recently shared their thoughts on the Israel-Hamas peace deal. They praised President Trump's efforts but also cautioned that the road ahead is uncertain. The deal, signed just days ago, includes Hamas releasing all remain

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Oct 03 2025POLITICS

US Boosts Lebanon's Security Budget to Counter Hezbollah

In a surprising move, the US has sent $230 million to Lebanon. This money is meant to help Lebanon's military and police. The goal is to weaken Hezbollah, a powerful armed group in Lebanon. The US gave $190 million to the Lebanese Armed Forces and $40 million to the Internal Security Forces. This ha

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Oct 01 2025CRIME

Germany's Tense Stand-off: The Hamas Arrests

In a recent turn of events, three individuals suspected of having ties to Hamas, the Palestinian militant group, were apprehended in Germany. The arrests were made under the suspicion that these individuals were planning attacks on Israeli or Jewish institutions within the country. The suspects are

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Sep 22 2025POLITICS

A New Chapter: UK, Australia, and Canada Recognize Palestine

In a bold move, the UK, Australia, and Canada have officially acknowledged Palestine as a state. This decision comes as a response to Israel's actions in Gaza and the ongoing expansion of settlements in the West Bank. The UK's Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, emphasized that this recognition is not an

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Sep 22 2025POLITICS

Steps Towards Palestinian Statehood: A Global Shift

Countries around the world are starting to officially acknowledge Palestine as a state. This is a big deal because it shows growing support for Palestinian independence and sovereignty. Recently, Britain, Canada, and Australia joined others in recognizing Palestine, aiming to push forward the idea o

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