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Nov 11 2024POLITICS

European Leaders Gather in Hungary: What's Next with Trump Back in Charge?

On Thursday, leaders from nearly 50 European countries and neighboring nations met in Budapest, Hungary, for the fifth European Political Community summit. The spotlight was on the war in Ukraine and economic security, especially since Donald Trump was re-elected as U. S. president. European Council

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Nov 11 2024POLITICS

Russia's War Losses: A Quick Look at the Numbers

As the war in Ukraine continues, the toll on Russian military equipment is becoming clear. According to the Ukrainian Defense Ministry, Russia has lost almost 10, 000 tanks, around 20, 000 armored patrol vehicles (APVs), and nearly 30, 000 vehicles and fuel tanks since the start of their full-scale

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Nov 11 2024POLITICS

Will Trump's Foreign Policy Shake Up the World?

Donald Trump is about to take office, and the world is buzzing with uncertainty. Unlike previous presidents, Trump might change the way the U. S. handles big issues like the conflicts in Gaza and Ukraine, or its relationship with China. No one knows for sure what will happen, but there are some clue

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Nov 10 2024POLITICS

Drones Clash: Ukraine Strikes Moscow, Russia Fires Back

In a significant turn of events, Ukraine executed its biggest drone strike on Moscow since the war began in 2022. One person was injured, and three major airports had to reroute flights. Moscow's regional governor, Andrei Vorobyov, described it as a "massive attack. " He reported that two houses cau

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Nov 09 2024POLITICS

Elon Musk's Surprise Role in Trump and Zelensky's War Talk

Tech mogul Elon Musk, known for his political spending and government contracts, found himself on a call between US President-elect Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky the day after the 2024 election. A source close to the situation revealed this interesting development to CNN. Z

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Nov 08 2024POLITICS

A Russian View: Putin's Take on Trump's Win

Russian President Vladimir Putin had his first say about the U. S. election results last Thursday from Sochi. He congratulated Donald Trump on his triumph and praised the president-elect’s bravery during an attempted assassination back in July. Putin was impressed by Trump's nervy reaction. Putin a

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Nov 07 2024POLITICS

European Leaders Strategize for Trump's Presidency and Russia's Influence

Around 50 European leaders gathered in Budapest to discuss how Donald Trump's presidency could affect their continent. Emmanuel Macron, the French President, urged the leaders to prioritize European interests. The leaders agreed that defense spending should increase to lessen reliance on the U. S. N

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Nov 06 2024POLITICS

North Korean Troops Face Ukrainian Fire in Kursk

Ukrainian soldiers clashed with North Korean troops near the Russian border in Kursk on Monday, marking the first confrontation involving the newly deployed foreign fighters. Andriy Kovalenko, a member of Ukraine’s National Security and Defense Council, revealed that some of the 10, 000 North Korean

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Nov 06 2024POLITICS

Russia's Equipment Losses Surge in Ukraine

In October, Russian forces lost more gear in Ukraine than in any other month over the past two years, according to recent reports. This is a big deal because it shows that the war is getting more expensive for Russia. Since the war started, a website called Oryx has been tracking Russian equipment l

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Nov 06 2024POLITICS

Ukraine's Attempt to Capture Nuclear Plant with US Weapons Foiled?

In the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia, the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in southern Ukraine has become a hotspot of concern. Recently, Yevgeny Balitsky, the Russian-appointed governor of the region, claimed that Ukrainian forces tried to seize the plant using US-supplied HIMARS and

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