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Oct 27 2024POLITICS

Suspected Chinese Hackers Target Trump, Vance, and Harris' Camps

Did you know that federal authorities believe Chinese hackers might have gotten access to phones or networks used by big politicians like Donald Trump, Senator JD Vance, and even members of Vice President Kamala Harris's presidential campaign team? It's crazy, right? They think the hackers first inf

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Oct 27 2024POLITICS

The U. S. Boosts Taiwan's Defense with $2 Billion Arms Deal

In a move that's expected to ruffle feathers in China, the United States has approved a major arms sale to Taiwan. The deal, valued at $2 billion, includes advanced surface-to-air missile systems and cutting-edge radar technology. This is the first time Taiwan will receive such sophisticated defense

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Oct 27 2024POLITICS

North Korea's Troops in Ukraine: A Wake-Up Call for China

Imagine if your best friend started hanging out with a new pal who wasn’t too popular. That’s kind of what’s happening between China and North Korea. This weekend, North Korean soldiers could start fighting in Ukraine alongside Russian troops. This is a big deal because North Korea and Russia are bu

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Oct 26 2024BUSINESS

Mercedes-Benz Tightens Belt as Profits Fall by Half

Mercedes-Benz is going all-in on cost cuts after seeing its profits drop significantly, with the blame mostly on weak demand in China. The German luxury carmaker kicked off a cost-cutting mission after its net profit went from $4 billion to $1. 9 billion in the third quarter. That's a dramatic cut f

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Oct 26 2024POLITICS

Taiwan's President: No Backing Down on Territory

Taiwan's President, Lai Ching-te, made it clear the island won't give up any space to China. He was visiting the Kinmen islands to celebrate the 75th anniversary of a battle victory. This comes after two weeks of military activity from both China and Taiwan. Lai said the islands, including Taiwan, P

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Oct 26 2024POLITICS

Taiwan's Future: No Outsiders Allowed, Says President

Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te recently visited the islands of Kinmen and Matsu, areas that have been under Taiwan's control since the late 1940s. He was there to commemorate a significant battle that took place 75 years ago, known as the Battle of Guningtou. This battle marked a crucial victory f

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Oct 25 2024POLITICS

Foreign Powers Ramp Up Election Meddling

As the U. S. election heats up, foreign countries like Russia, China, and Iran are getting more active. Microsoft's report warns that Russian operatives are spreading fake videos to hurt Vice President Kamala Harris' campaign. Meanwhile, China is targeting candidates who criticize them, and Iran is

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Oct 25 2024POLITICS

Taiwan Warns: China's Military Drills Could Block Trade

Taiwan’s Defense Minister Wellington Koo stated that a Chinese blockade of the island wouldn’t just be a drill, but actually an act of war. This comes after China’s recent military exercises, known as “Joint Sword-2024B”. These drills practiced scenarios like blocking important ports and attacking m

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Oct 25 2024POLITICS

How India and China Are Trying to Mend Fences

After five years of disagreements, Chinese President Xi Jinping and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met at the BRICS summit in Russia. This meeting is a step toward healing relations that were damaged by a serious military clash in 2020 along their shared border in the Himalayas. Both leaders ag

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Oct 25 2024POLITICS

Indonesian Coast Guard Kicks Out Chinese Ship in Disputed Waters

Recently, Indonesia's coast guard chased away a Chinese ship that was bothering one of their survey vessels in a disputed area of the South China Sea. This isn't the first time this has happened in just a few days. The Chinese ship, called the CCG 5402, kept trying to get close to the Indonesian ves

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