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Deadly ‘Dragon Drones’ Emerge in Russia-Ukraine Conflict

October 14, 2024

Dragon drones are unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) that drop thermite, a substance that burns at extremely high temperatures. Thermite is made from aluminum and iron oxide, and when it ignites, it produces intense heat, over 2,400 degrees Celsius. This heat ..

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United Nations Interim Peacekeeping Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL)

October 14, 2024

India has expressed concern about the worsening security situation in West Asia, especially after an incident where two United Nations peacekeepers were injured. These peacekeepers, part of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), were hurt when an Israeli ..

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FBI Exposes Cryptocurrency Manipulation with Ethereum Token

October 14, 2024

The FBI has taken a step into the world of cryptocurrency by creating an Ethereum-based token called NexFundAI. This token is part of a sting operation designed to expose illegal activities in the cryptocurrency markets. Through this operation, the FBI ..

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China Conducts Military Drills Near Taiwan Amid Tensions

October 14, 2024

On October 14, 2024, China held large military exercises around Taiwan and nearby islands. These drills were a warning to Taiwan because its president, Lai Ching-te, refused to say that Taiwan is part of China. The exercises were meant to ..

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Saudi Arabia Denied Seat on UN Human Rights Council

October 11, 2024

Recently, Saudi Arabia tried to win a seat on the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) but was unsuccessful, finishing in sixth place. This outcome sheds light on how the world views Saudi Arabia’s human rights record and shows the ..

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What is China’s ‘Anaconda Strategy’?

October 9, 2024

Tensions between China and Taiwan are growing, with China using a military strategy called the “Anaconda Strategy.” This strategy is designed to wear down Taiwan and limit its actions, while China increases its military presence around the island. What is ..

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Southern Africa Culls Elephants Amid Severe Drought Crisis

October 8, 2024

Southern Africa is experiencing its worst drought in over a century, causing serious food shortages. Countries like Zimbabwe and Namibia have started wildlife-culling programs to address the growing food insecurity caused by this environmental crisis. What is Causing the Drought? ..

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WHO Approves First Mpox Test for Emergency Use

October 5, 2024

The World Health Organization (WHO) recently approved a new test called the Alinity m MPXV assay to help increase global access to testing for Mpox (formerly known as monkeypox). This decision, made on October 3, 2024, is in response to ..

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What is Taiwan’s Global Elite Card?

October 4, 2024

Taiwan has launched the Global Elite Card to attract skilled foreign professionals in response to a growing labor shortage, which is expected to result in a deficit of 350,000 workers by 2028. To further boost its workforce, Taiwan is also ..

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India, Australia Trade Ministers Discuss Free Trade Agreement Progress

September 26, 2024

Trade ministers from India and Australia recently met to assess the progress of their discussions toward a comprehensive free trade agreement. This meeting comes nearly 20 months after the launch of the Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (ECTA), which has ..

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