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Leaders Discuss a New World Order at BRICS Summit

October 25, 2024

Russian President Vladimir Putin called for a new "multipolar world order" during the BRICS summit in Kazan, Russia. This gathering of world leaders from countries like China, India, Turkey, and Iran is the largest diplomatic event in Russia since the Ukraine conflict began. The goal is to show that

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North Korea's Secret Role in Ukraine

October 25, 2024

U. S. defense chief Lloyd Austin recently revealed that North Korean troops have been spotted in Russia. This adds a new twist to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. South Korea first warned about this last week, saying North Korean commandos were heading to Ukraine to fight alongside Russia. "We're no

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BRICS Summit: Putin's Bid to Boost Russia's Global Influence

October 25, 2024

In the Russian city of Kazan, President Vladimir Putin recently wrapped up a major BRICS summit. This meeting brought together 36 countries, including the original members: Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa. The summit aimed to strengthen financial ties and create alternatives to Wester

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The BRICS Summit: A New Global Stage, Hosted by Putin

October 25, 2024

In Kazan, Russia, President Vladimir Putin recently wrapped up the BRICS Summit, a gathering of some of the world's largest developing economies. This event marked a significant moment for the bloc, which now includes not just the original members—Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa—but a

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Belarus's Leader: Stuck Between Russia and Reality

October 25, 2024

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko is in a tough spot. He's balancing his country's safety with Russia's influence. Belarus is right next to Russia, with Ukraine and three NATO countries nearby. Lukashenko let Russian forces use Belarus to attack Ukraine but kept his own troops out. He's worr

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Ukraine Scores $3B Loan from UK, Funded by Frozen Russian Assets

October 25, 2024

Ukraine is about to get a significant boost with a $3 billion loan from the United Kingdom. The interesting part? This money comes from profits made on frozen Russian assets. Here's how it all unfolds. When Russia invaded Ukraine, G7 countries froze around $280 billion of Russian central bank asset

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Worries Grow as North Korean Troops Rumored in Russia

October 25, 2024

In a turn that's causing concern worldwide, North Korean soldiers might be headed to Russia, possibly to fight in Ukraine. This wasn't just a worry for Ukraine, but also for its allies like Germany. Germany's defense minister, Boris Pistorius, said this situation could bring international conflicts

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Spy Plane's Historic Flight Along Russia's Border

October 25, 2024

Imagine a spy plane flying from Greece to Finland, all in one go. That's exactly what a UK Royal Air Force RC-135W did earlier this month. This plane, known as Rivet Joint, can sniff out electronic signals like radar and communications. It started its journey from Greece, then passed through Bulgari

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How India and China Are Trying to Mend Fences

October 25, 2024

After five years of disagreements, Chinese President Xi Jinping and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met at the BRICS summit in Russia. This meeting is a step toward healing relations that were damaged by a serious military clash in 2020 along their shared border in the Himalayas. Both leaders ag

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Indonesian Coast Guard Kicks Out Chinese Ship in Disputed Waters

October 25, 2024

Recently, Indonesia's coast guard chased away a Chinese ship that was bothering one of their survey vessels in a disputed area of the South China Sea. This isn't the first time this has happened in just a few days. The Chinese ship, called the CCG 5402, kept trying to get close to the Indonesian ves