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President Trump Meets With Interim Syrian President Al-Sharaa

President Donald Trump recently embarked on a short “Middle East Tour” this past week, engaging in several high profile diplomatic engagements with Middle Eastern leaders and economic figures. Trump met with the crown-prince of Saudi Arabia, the Emir of Qatar, and most importantly the interim President of the new Syrian Transitional Government, Ahmed Al-Sharaa. This meeting was especially notable because Al-Sharaa led HTS (Hay’at Tahrir … Continue reading President Trump Meets With Interim Syrian President Al-Sharaa

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India And Pakistan On Brink Of War After Indian Airstrikes

The longstanding conflict between India and Pakistan over the disputed Kashmir region has intensified dramatically in recent weeks, raising international concerns about the potential for a broader military confrontation between the two nuclear-armed nations. The latest escalation began on April 22, 2025, when a terrorist attack in the Baisaran Valley near Pahalgam, a remote tourist destination in Indian-administered Kashmir, resulted in the deaths of 26 … Continue reading India And Pakistan On Brink Of War After Indian Airstrikes

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China Further Increases Tariffs On U.S Amid Global Trade War

In a significant escalation of a globally ongoing trade war, China announced on Friday that it will raise tariffs on U.S. imports to 125%, effective Saturday. This move mirrors the latest U.S. tariff increase to 145% on Chinese goods, worsening the economic standoff between the world’s two largest economies.​ Other tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump last week, which he called “Liberation Day”, were … Continue reading China Further Increases Tariffs On U.S Amid Global Trade War

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Russia Recaptures Sudzha After Ukrainian Offensive

As of early morning on March 13th, 2025, the Russian military reportedly reclaimed control of Sudzha in the southern Kursk oblast. Sudzha, a small Russian city several kilometers from the Ukrainian border, has become a focal point for the War in Ukraine as it enters its third year. Ukrainian forces launched a surprise attack on the Kursk Oblast, part of the Russian Federation, in early … Continue reading Russia Recaptures Sudzha After Ukrainian Offensive

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International, Sports

Fascinating Formula 1

The rapidly growing sport of Formula 1 (F1) racing is one of the most fascinating. However, it is among the most challenging with many technical, sporting, and even financial regulations.  The sport wouldn’t be possible without the cars and the pit crew. Formula 1 cars are more similar to go-karts than everyday cars seen on the road, although the engineering work put into the cars … Continue reading Fascinating Formula 1

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Minerals Deal Press Conference Disaster Grows Global Support For Ukraine

In a dramatic display at the White House on February 28, 2025, a meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump, Vice President J.D Vance, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy erupted into a heated confrontation, resulting in the abrupt cancellation of a pivotal mineral agreement relating to Russia’s ongoing invasion of Ukraine, which has entered its third year. The dialogue initially aimed at solidifying a deal granting … Continue reading Minerals Deal Press Conference Disaster Grows Global Support For Ukraine

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South Korean President Takes Title For Shortest Coup in History

(Note: This article contains satire.) Recently, the Conservative president of South Korea, Yoon Suk Yeol, made a shock announcement late Tuesday night that he would be declaring Martial Law in the country, and further accused his main political opposition, the Democratic Party, of being “pro-North Korean anti-state forces” and intentionally depriving the people of Korea of their political freedoms. This announcement was made via an … Continue reading South Korean President Takes Title For Shortest Coup in History

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Olympics in the City of Love

Over the summer, the world watched as 10,000 athletes took the stage for the 2024 Paris Olympics. Being set in Paris, the city of love, there were bound to be a few romantic moments among the athletes.  In Track and Field, one couple stood out from the rest. That would be the gold-medal couple, Tara Davis-Woodhall and Hunter Woodhall. They stole hearts worldwide when Hunter … Continue reading Olympics in the City of Love

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Jordan Chiles Olympic Bronze Medal Conundrum

The Paris 2024 Olympics were filled with great, historic moments, while also very controversial moments. One of the later moments included Jordan Chiles and one of her 3 medals won at the 2024 Olympics.  As Jordan Chiles took the floor for her routine on August 5, 2024, there was some tension as Ana Barbosu and Sabrina Meneca-Voinea (both team Romania) were tied at 13.700 and … Continue reading Jordan Chiles Olympic Bronze Medal Conundrum

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History Made at the 2024 Paris Olympics

Over the summer, the whole world had its focus directed to Paris, France, and of course Tahiti for the 2024 Paris Olympics. The two-and-a-half week-long event gave us amazing moments in fortunate and unfortunate ways. The Olympics also made way for athletes to grow their social media like Ilona Maher, Tom Daley, and Stephen Nedoroscik.  Starting with the opening ceremony, the 2024 Olympics in Paris, … Continue reading History Made at the 2024 Paris Olympics

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