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Jul 25 2025POLITICS

Israel and Hamas: Stuck in a Loop

Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has hinted that his government is looking into other ways to handle the situation with Hamas, instead of continuing the current talks. This comes after both Israel and the U. S. pulled their negotiating teams out of Qatar. The U. S. envoy, Steve Witkoff, me

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Jul 13 2025POLITICS

Iran's Nuclear Talks: A Question of Trust

Iran is open to talking about its nuclear program again, but there's a catch. The country's foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi, said Iran would only return to the negotiating table if the U. S. and its allies promised no more attacks. This comes after recent strikes on Iran's nuclear and military site

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Jul 11 2025POLITICS

China's Hidden Stance on Ukraine: A Game of Geopolitical Chess

China's true feelings about the Ukraine war might be more complicated than they seem. Behind closed doors, Chinese officials have hinted that they don't want Russia to lose. Why? Because if Russia loses, the U. S. might focus more on China. This is a big deal because China has been saying it's neutr

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Jul 09 2025POLITICS

EU and US: Trade Talks in a Tizzy

The EU and US are in a bit of a pickle. They've been trying to sort out a trade deal, but things aren't moving as fast as hoped. The US had set a deadline, but it came and went without a deal. Now, they're saying a deal could happen any day. The US president mentioned that they're close to sending

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Jul 08 2025POLITICS

A French Leader's Big Trip to Britain

Emmanuel Macron, the French president, is in the UK for a three-day state visit. This is a big deal because it's the first time a French president has come to Britain for a state visit since 2008. It's also the first time a leader from the European Union has visited since Brexit. Macron and his wif

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Jun 25 2025POLITICS

NATO's Big Move: Ukraine's Fight and the Money Talks

NATO leaders gathered in The Hague to talk about spending more on defense. This comes as Russia keeps pushing hard in Ukraine. But Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy wasn't in the main room. He was on the sidelines, meeting leaders one by one. Zelenskyy had a busy day before the big meeting. H

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Jun 23 2025POLITICS

Israel and the EU: A Rocky Road

The European Union (EU) has been looking into Israel's actions in Gaza. This review is part of a bigger deal between them. This deal covers many things. It includes working together on important industries, talking about politics, and trading goods. Israel has been facing serious threats. Iran and

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Jun 23 2025POLITICS

Spain's Defense Spending: A Strategic Shift

Spain has secured an agreement with NATO, allowing it to avoid the 5% of GDP defense spending target. This news emerged just before the upcoming NATO summit. Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez announced this development. He emphasized that Spain's role and influence within NATO would remain strong, even w

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Jun 22 2025POLITICS

Belarus Shifts Gears: A Surprise Release of Political Prisoners

In a sudden turn of events, Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has freed several political prisoners. This move came after a meeting with Keith Kellogg, a special envoy sent by former U. S. President Donald Trump. The most notable release was Sergei Tsikhanouski, an opposition leader who had

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Jun 19 2025POLITICS

UK's Leader Pushes for Talks as Trump Weighs Iran Strike

The UK's top leader, Sir Keir Starmer, is pushing for talks instead of military action as tensions rise between Israel and Iran. This comes as US President Donald Trump is thinking about joining Israel in attacking Iran. The BBC's partner in the US, CBS, reported that Trump has okayed attack plans b

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