Language Learning Through Current Events
In a high-stakes diplomatic ceremony in Washington D.C., the leaders of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Rwanda formally endorsed a United States-mediated peace agreement, aiming to halt a decades-long cycle of conflict and mutual accusation. Hosted by President Donald Trump at a venue bearing his name, the summit...
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World
Militia Leader's Death in Gaza Exposes Fractured Landscape and Shadow War
The killing of Yasser Abu Shabab, a prominent Palestinian militia leader whose group operated with Israeli backing in Gaza, has laid bare the complex and...
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World
Putin Defies Western Pressure in New Delhi, Champions Strategic Autonomy
NEW DELHI — Russian President Vladimir Putin received a conspicuously warm welcome in the Indian capital on Thursday, using a high-profile state visit to publicly...
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Politics
Supreme Court Clears Path for Texas Redistricting Map, Citing Election Timetable
In a consequential ruling that underscores the intersection of electoral politics and constitutional law, the United States Supreme Court has permitted Texas to implement its...
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World
Green Energy Ambitions Fuel Displacement Fears Along African Railway Corridor
A flagship infrastructure initiative, heavily financed by Western governments to secure vital materials for the global energy transition, is poised to displace thousands of residents...
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World
In Gaza's Ruins, Amputees Forge a New Reality on International Day of Persons with Disabilities
GAZA CITY – Against a backdrop of shattered infrastructure and ongoing humanitarian crisis, a group of Palestinian amputees convened this week, their gathering a poignant...
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Crime
Thailand Deals Major Blow to Regional Cyber Scam Networks with Multi-Million Dollar Seizures
Thai law enforcement agencies have launched a sweeping offensive against transnational criminal syndicates, confiscating assets exceeding three hundred million dollars and issuing dozens of arrest...
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Politics
Cyprus Pledges EU Advocacy for Ukraine During Kyiv Summit
In a demonstration of solidarity rooted in shared historical grievance, Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides met with Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Kyiv on Thursday, vowing...
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Politics
Cyprus Moves to Curb Lifetime Privileges for Former Leaders
In a significant step toward reforming state expenditures, a key parliamentary committee in Cyprus has endorsed legislation to curtail the lifelong perks afforded to former...
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Environment
Storm Byron Descends on Cyprus, Prompting Severe Weather Alerts
The island of Cyprus is bracing for a prolonged period of severe weather as Storm Byron, a potent low-pressure system, moves into the region. Meteorological...
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