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New Rules for Visas: 75 Countries on the List

January 19, 2026

The United States has decided to stop giving out immigrant visas to people from 75 countries. This includes Somalia, Haiti, Iran, and many others. The reason? These countries have a high number of people who use public benefits, like food stamps and healthcare, once they move to the U. S. This deci

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From Uganda to New York: How Zohran Mamdani's Early Life Shaped His Bold Vision

November 6, 2025

Zohran Mamdani, the newly elected official in New York, has always been passionate about fairness and standing up against corruption. This drive comes from his early days in Uganda, where he interned at a newspaper and learned to think about how big issues affect regular people. Born into a well-of

business

Tajikistan's Big Bet on Energy and Roads

September 24, 2025

Tajikistan is getting a lot of help to build things. Most of the money comes from outside the country. Big groups like the World Bank and the Asian Development Bank are giving almost all the cash for 82 projects. These projects are worth about $4. 5 billion. Out of this, $3. 2 billion is given as gi

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Political Shifts and Public Reactions: A Look at Recent Events

July 23, 2025

The political landscape is always buzzing with activity. Recently, there's been a lot of talk about Hunter Biden's public outbursts. People are noticing how he's been acting. Some say he's been in a state of anger, which has sparked discussions across the country. Meanwhile, the border situation ha

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Wasted Shots: How U. S. Missed the Mark on Mpox Vaccines for Africa

July 18, 2025

A big chance to help was lost. Almost 800, 000 doses of mpox vaccine, promised to African nations, are now useless. They expired because they weren't sent in time. This was part of a bigger plan by the Biden team. They wanted to send over 1 million doses to Africa. But, only a small part of that pro

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Senate Republicans Trim Trump's Spending Cuts to Secure Votes

July 16, 2025

Senate Republicans are tweaking a $9. 4 billion spending cut proposal from President Donald Trump. They aim to pass it by Friday. One big change? They're keeping $400 million for PEPFAR, a program fighting HIV/AIDS abroad. This move is to win over enough votes. The program has saved many lives, so c

health

Global HIV Fight at Risk: U. S. Funding Cuts Threaten Progress

July 10, 2025

The global fight against HIV is in trouble. The U. S. has suddenly stopped funding HIV programs. This has caused big problems. Health clinics are closing. Medicines are running out. And more people are getting sick. The U. N. says if other countries don't step in, millions more will die by 2029. Th

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Lawmakers Clash Over Proposed Cuts to Public Broadcasting and Foreign Aid

June 26, 2025

Senators from both parties have raised strong objections to the Trump administration's proposal to slash $9 billion in federal funding. This money supports public broadcasting and various foreign aid programs. The plan targets the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB), which funds local TV and r

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South Sudan: Unwanted Migrants in a Failing State

May 22, 2025

South Sudan is in the spotlight again, but this time it's not about its own struggles. The U. S. is facing questions about sending migrants to a country that's already on the brink. The U. S. government has been expelling immigrants convicted of crimes, but it's not clear where they're being sent. S

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Syria's New Leader Faces a Tough Road

April 23, 2025

Ahmed al-Shara is no longer just a rebel leader. He is now the president of Syria. He is trying to rebuild a country torn apart by war. His journey from rebel commander to president has been anything but simple. In the past, his alliances were clear-cut. Turkey backed him, while the Assad regim