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Jan 03 2026POLITICS

Myanmar's Military Party Takes Early Lead in Controversial Vote

In Myanmar, the military-backed Union Solidarity and Development Party is ahead in the initial phase of the recent election. This vote, the first since the 2021 coup, has been met with skepticism from many international observers. The results, shared by state media, show a clear win for the militar

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Jan 03 2026POLITICS

Tensions Rise: Trump and Iran in a War of Words

In a recent online post, President Donald Trump issued a stern warning to Iran. He declared that the U. S. is "locked and loaded" and ready to act if Iran harms peaceful protesters. This statement came as protests in Iran grew, with reports of several deaths on Thursday. Trump did not explain how th

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Jan 02 2026POLITICS

A Ship's Cat-and-Mouse Game in the Atlantic

A ship once called Bella 1 is now making waves. After weeks of sailing under the radar, it's suddenly broadcasting its whereabouts. It's heading northeast in the North Atlantic, possibly aiming for a spot between Iceland and Britain. From there, it might even cruise around Scandinavia to reach Murma

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Jan 02 2026POLITICS

New Year's Tragedy in Kherson: Who's Telling the Truth?

In the middle of New Year's celebrations, a drone strike hit a hotel and café in the village of Khorly, located in the southern Kherson region. The Russian-installed regional governor, Vladimir Saldo, claimed that at least 27 people were killed and over 30 injured. He stated that the attack was carr

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Jan 01 2026POLITICS

Putin's Residence Attack Claims: A Closer Look

A recent incident involving alleged drone strikes near Russian President Vladimir Putin's residence has sparked a heated debate. Ukrainian and European officials have dismissed Moscow's claims, suggesting they are part of a larger disinformation campaign. The incident has raised questions about the

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Jan 01 2026POLITICS

Political Stories That Slipped Under the Radar in 2025

In 2025, politics was a whirlwind, and many important stories got lost in the shuffle. Here are some key events that didn't get the attention they deserved. Congress took a backseat this year. Lawmakers passed fewer bills than ever before. In fact, they only enacted 61 laws, which is way less than

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Dec 31 2025POLITICS

Israel's Aid Groups Face Trouble: What's Happening?

Israel has decided to stop 37 aid groups from working in Gaza. These groups include big names like Oxfam and Médecins Sans Frontières. The reason? Israel says these groups didn't follow new rules to share their staff lists. But the aid groups say this could put their workers in danger and break EU l

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Dec 30 2025POLITICS

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

Russia claims Ukraine tried to hit a presidential residence with drones. Ukraine says it's a lie. Who do you believe? Russia says Ukraine sent 91 drones to attack a place called Valdai. This is a big deal because it's near Moscow. But Ukraine says it's not true. They think Russia is making things u

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Dec 30 2025POLITICS

Russia's Bold Move: Ignoring Foreign Courts

Russia has taken a significant step to shield its officials and military from foreign legal actions. President Vladimir Putin signed a law that allows Russia to disregard rulings from foreign and international courts in criminal cases. This move comes as several countries and international bodies ar

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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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