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Jan 19 2026POLITICS

Ukraine Faces Power Struggles Amid Russian Attacks

Ukraine is dealing with a tough situation as Russia keeps targeting its energy systems. This isn't just any attack; it's a strategic move to disrupt Ukraine's power grid, especially during the cold winter months. Late on Monday night, Russia sent a wave of drones towards Ukraine's energy infrastruc

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Jan 19 2026POLITICS

Trump's Greenland Move Sparks EU Trade War Worries

Germany is not happy. The country's finance minister has said that US President Donald Trump has crossed a line. The issue? Trump's threat to put extra taxes on NATO allies who didn't support his plan to buy Greenland. This is not the first time Trump has caused trouble. He often creates conflicts.

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Jan 19 2026POLITICS

Europe Stands Firm Against U. S. Threats Over Greenland

The German and French finance ministers have made it clear that Europe will not back down to threats from the U. S. over Greenland. They stated that blackmailing allies is not acceptable, especially when these allies have been friends for centuries. An emergency meeting is planned in Brussels to di

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Jan 19 2026POLITICS

Vietnam's Communist Party Congress: A High-Tech, No-Connection Gathering

In Vietnam, something unusual is happening. The Communist Party Congress is taking place. Delegates are given special Samsung tablets. But these tablets are not like the ones people use every day. They do not have internet access. This is not all. Delegates cannot use their phones either. The phone

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Jan 19 2026POLITICS

Indonesia's Central Bank Faces New Leadership Shake-Up

Indonesia's central bank, Bank Indonesia (BI), is in the spotlight again. The president, Prabowo Subianto, has picked his nephew, Thomas Djiwandono, for a top role. This move has raised eyebrows, especially since Djiwandono isn't your typical central banker. He's a former businessman and current dep

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Jan 19 2026POLITICS

Iran's Internet and TV: A Shifting Landscape

Iran might soon bring back the internet, according to a top lawmaker. This comes after a week of quiet streets, following a violent crackdown on protests that started in late December. The unrest was among the worst since the 1979 Islamic Revolution. A senior parliament member, Ebrahim Azizi, menti

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Jan 19 2026POLITICS

Greenland: A New Front in Global Politics

Russia is enjoying the tension caused by Donald Trump's interest in Greenland. This interest has created a rift between the United States and Europe. However, Russia is cautious because this situation could affect its own plans in the Arctic. Russian officials have made comments that seem to suppor

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Jan 19 2026POLITICS

Taiwan's Journalist and Military Officers in a Spy Scandal

Taiwan has detained a journalist and several military personnel for allegedly sharing sensitive information with individuals from mainland China. The journalist, identified only by the surname Lin, is accused of paying army officers for secrets. The amounts involved were small, ranging from a few th

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Jan 19 2026POLITICS

Ukraine and US Keep Talking: What's Next?

Ukraine's main peace negotiator, Rustem Umerov, shared that discussions with the US about ending the war with Russia will keep going. These talks will happen at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. Before this, Umerov and his team met with US officials in Florida. They talked about securi

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Jan 19 2026POLITICS

Kiev's Power Struggle: A City in the Dark

Kiev is in a tough spot. The city is struggling to keep the lights on. It only has half the power it needs. This is a big deal. The mayor, Vitali Klitschko, said so himself. He's been clear about the situation. Kiev needs 1, 700 megawatts to keep things running. But it's not getting that much. The w

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