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Dec 30 2025POLITICS

China's Big Moves Near Taiwan: What's Happening?

China has been flexing its military muscles near Taiwan, conducting live-firing exercises that lasted 10 hours. These drills are part of a larger set of war games, which are the biggest yet. The goal? To show they can quickly cut Taiwan off from any outside help if things get serious. The Eastern T

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Dec 30 2025POLITICS

US and Venezuela Keep Quiet on Trump's Drug Facility Mention

Trump's recent comments about a U. S. operation targeting a "big facility" in Venezuela have left both American and Venezuelan officials tight-lipped. The president's remarks, made during a radio interview, hinted at a possible strike on a drug trafficking hub, but details remain scarce. The interv

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Dec 30 2025POLITICS

A Chat About the West Bank: Trump and Netanyahu's Unclear Stance

In a recent talk, Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu discussed the West Bank, but they didn't see eye to eye. They didn't share the details of their disagreement, though. Trump mentioned they had a long chat about it but didn't reveal what exactly they disagreed on. He said they'd figure it out eve

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Dec 30 2025POLITICS

Unfair Rules: Why Your Side Hustle Gets Checked But Welfare Fraud Doesn't

Government rules can be confusing and unfair. They want to know about every small payment you make, like splitting a bill or paying a neighbor for help. But if you make a mistake, you could get in big trouble. At the same time, they don't pay much attention to how welfare money is spent. Programs l

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Dec 30 2025POLITICS

How Trump's Policies Slowed Crime in America

Crime rates in the U. S. have dropped significantly since January 2025. Murders fell by nearly 20%, and violent crimes decreased by over 10%. Property crimes also saw a decline of more than 12%, according to data from the FBI and other sources. Trump's administration has taken several steps to addr

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Dec 29 2025POLITICS

A New Chapter in Cambodia and Thailand's Border Dispute

In a move to calm tensions, Cambodia and Thailand's foreign ministers met with China's foreign minister in a province near the disputed border. This meeting happened just two days after both countries signed a new ceasefire agreement. The fighting had been going on for weeks, killing over 100 people

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Dec 29 2025POLITICS

Ukraine and Russia: Who's Telling the Truth About the Drone Attack?

A recent claim by Russia about a drone attack on President Vladimir Putin's residence has sparked a heated debate. Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said that Ukraine launched 91 drones at Putin's home in the Novgorod region. But Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky called these claims "typi

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Dec 29 2025POLITICS

A Change of Heart: Marjorie Taylor Greene's Shift from Trump Loyalist

Marjorie Taylor Greene, a Georgia congresswoman, has recently shared her journey of disillusionment with Donald Trump. She admitted that she was once naive to think Trump genuinely cared about ordinary people. This realization came after a series of disagreements with the former president, culminati

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Dec 29 2025POLITICS

A British-Egyptian Activist's Controversial Return

A British-Egyptian activist, Alaa Abd El-Fattah, recently arrived in the UK after years of imprisonment in Egypt. The government celebrated his release, but his past tweets have sparked outrage and calls for his deportation. Abd El-Fattah, 44, spent over a decade in an Egyptian prison for his polit

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Dec 29 2025POLITICS

How a Vice President Calmed a Storm Between Two Powerhouses

Vice President JD Vance found himself in the middle of a heated dispute. Elon Musk, a major supporter, threatened to create a new political party. This move could have split the MAGA movement, causing big problems. Vance knew he had to act fast. He started making calls, trying to smooth things over

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