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Dec 04 2025POLITICS

Russia's Stance on Donbas: A Closer Look

Russia's President, Vladimir Putin, recently shared his thoughts on the Donbas region in Ukraine. He stated that Russia aims to take full control of this area, either through military means or by forcing Ukrainian troops to retreat. This statement came during an interview with India Today, just befo

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Dec 04 2025ENVIRONMENT

Energy Reality Check: What's Really Happening with Our Power Needs?

The International Energy Agency (IEA) has finally decided to take a more realistic approach to energy predictions. They've introduced a new scenario called the Current Policies Scenario (CPS), which focuses on existing laws and regulations rather than making bold assumptions about future climate goa

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Dec 04 2025POLITICS

South Africa Takes a Step Back from G20 Under Trump

South Africa is taking a pause from the G20 while the U. S. holds the presidency. This comes after the U. S. decided not to invite South Africa to join in. The U. S. took over the G20 leadership recently, even though they skipped the summit hosted by South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa in Johan

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Dec 04 2025POLITICS

Hong Kong's Fire Aftermath: A Chilling Shift in Public Response

The recent fire in Hong Kong's Wang Fuk Court apartment complex left deep scars. Many lives were lost, and countless families were left homeless. People were shocked and angry. They wanted answers. They wanted to know what went wrong. They wanted those responsible to be held accountable. But instea

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Dec 04 2025CRIME

Libya's First War Crimes Suspect Faces Justice

A man from Libya, Khaled Mohamed Ali Al Hishri, is in trouble. He's accused of terrible things happening in a prison. People were hurt, tortured, and even sexually abused. Now, he's asking to be let out of jail while he waits for his trial. This is a big deal. It's the first time someone from Libya

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Dec 04 2025TECHNOLOGY

AI Boom: Big Spending, Bigger Risks?

AI is advancing fast, but not everyone is handling the risks well. That's what Dario Amodei, the CEO of Anthropic, shared at a recent event. He's optimistic about the tech but worried about the money side. Some companies are spending too much, too fast. This could lead to problems, even if the tech

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Dec 04 2025POLITICS

Washington's Crime Crisis: Who's in Charge?

In the wake of a tragic shooting involving National Guard troops in Washington, D. C. , the debate over who should handle the city's crime crisis has heated up. The incident, which left one soldier dead and another critically injured, has sparked a discussion about the role of Congress in addressing

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Dec 03 2025POLITICS

Hong Kong's Fire and the Crackdown on Dissent

In Hong Kong, a tragic fire recently claimed many lives, but the aftermath has sparked even more controversy. The blaze, which destroyed seven apartment buildings and killed at least 159 people, has left the city reeling. As rescuers and firefighters worked to contain the flames, authorities faced a

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Dec 03 2025POLITICS

New Rules for Immigrants from Certain Countries

Recent changes have been made to immigration policies. The U. S. government has decided to put a hold on many immigration processes for people from 19 specific countries. These countries are seen as high-risk. The decision includes a wide range of processes, like green card applications and naturali

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Dec 03 2025SCIENCE

Unraveling the Mystery: MH370 Search Restarts After a Decade

A decade after Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 vanished, the search is back on. Ocean Infinity, a U. S. marine robotics company, is set to resume the hunt for the missing plane starting December 30. This isn't their first attempt. They previously searched for about six weeks earlier this year but calle

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