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Yemen's Complex Web of War: Who's Fighting Whom?

January 3, 2026

Yemen's civil war, dragging on for over a decade, has recently escalated. This time, it's due to a separatist group backed by the UAE making significant territorial gains in the south. This has caused a rift within the Saudi-led coalition, originally formed to combat the Houthi group. The Houthis,

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Iran's Shaky Stand: How It Keeps Going Despite Challenges

December 12, 2025

Iran is in a tough spot. It's not doing anything groundbreaking, but it's managing to stay afloat. How? By using three main strategies: sneaky money moves, secret oil deals, and backing groups in other countries. China and Russia are big players in Iran's survival game. China buys Iran's oil, even

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China's Big Meeting: Friends, Foes, and Global Power Plays

August 31, 2025

In China's Tianjin city, a significant gathering is happening. Chinese President Xi Jinping is hosting leaders from across Asia and the Middle East. This meeting is part of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), a group focused on regional security. Xi Jinping wants to show China as a strong

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Middle East Shake-Up: What the Israel-Iran Conflict Reveals

July 8, 2025

The recent clash between Israel and Iran has sent ripples across the Middle East and beyond. Israel's actions have significantly delayed Iran's nuclear ambitions and strengthened its regional influence. The U. S. has also shown its commitment to stopping Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons. Interes

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Putin's Power Play: A Show of Strength in Moscow

May 10, 2025

Russia's president, Vladimir Putin, showed off his allies and military might in Moscow. This happened during a big event to mark 80 years since the Soviet Union beat the Nazis in World War II. Putin's goal was clear: to show the world he's not backing down in Ukraine. Putin's military parade feat

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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

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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