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Climate Change: Why We Need to Adapt Now

December 27, 2025

Climate change is causing extreme weather events to happen more often. Hurricanes, wildfires, and heatwaves are becoming stronger and more frequent. Scientists have shown that these events are directly linked to global warming. The planet is heating up, and this is making extreme weather worse. Peo

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Brazil's COP30: A Step Forward or Just More Talk?

November 30, 2025

COP30 in Brazil left many feeling let down, but it wasn't all bad. The event faced tough challenges from the start. The US wasn't there, and Argentina wasn't helping. Plus, there was still no clear plan on how to get $300 billion to help poorer countries fight climate change. That money is needed by

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Turkey's Balancing Act: Between East and West

November 15, 2025

Turkey is playing a tricky game. It's trying to balance its relationships with both Russia and the West. On one hand, Turkey is reducing its reliance on Russian oil and gas. It's even considering working with American and South Korean companies for a new nuclear power plant instead of a Russian one.

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Trump-Putin Talks on Hold: What's the Hold-Up?

November 15, 2025

The U. S. is not ready to set up another meeting between President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin. The reason? There needs to be a good chance that the meeting will actually lead to something positive, like ending the war in Ukraine. This news comes after U. S. Secretary of State

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Taiwan's Vice President Visits Europe: A Bold Step in Global Diplomacy

November 8, 2025

In a surprising move, Taiwan's Vice President, Hsiao Bi-khim, recently traveled to Belgium. She addressed lawmakers at the European Parliament. This visit is part of Taiwan's growing efforts to connect with Europe. Normally, Taiwan's top officials don't make such high-profile trips. This is because

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Big Talk Between World's Top Leaders

October 29, 2025

A big meeting is happening in South Korea. It's between the leaders of the United States and China. This meeting is important because these two countries have the biggest economies in the world. They have been arguing about trade for a while now. The leader of China seems pretty sure of himself. He

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Who Will Lead the United Nations Next?

October 25, 2025

The United Nations is gearing up for a significant change. The next leader, known as the secretary-general, will be chosen in a process that's stirring up some debate. This role has a five-year term, starting in 2027. Traditionally, the position rotates among different regions. Right now, it's Lati

environment

Global Climate Action: Moving Forward Without the U. S.

September 25, 2025

The world is still pushing ahead with climate action, even with the U. S. stepping back. The U. N. special adviser on sustainability, Jeffrey Sachs, shared this at a recent event. He said other countries are not letting the U. S. slow them down. Sachs talked to many world leaders this year, and none

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A Show of Strength or Just a Photo Op?

September 4, 2025

Three powerful leaders—Xi Jinping, Vladimir Putin, and Kim Jong Un—stood together in Beijing, sending a strong message to the world. But was it just for show? Experts think so. They say the big display of unity might not mean as much as it seems. The three countries have their own reasons for teami

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India and Russia: Stronger Bonds Amid Global Tensions

September 2, 2025

In a show of unity, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin met during a regional summit in China. Their talk happened after they attended a key session of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization in Tianjin. This meeting is important because India and the U. S. are not