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What is Snooping Scandal?

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is caught up in a major scandal involving illegal access to private bank accounts. A bank clerk at Banca Intesa Sanpaolo is accused...

October 15, 2024

What is THAAD?

The United States has decided to send the Terminal High-Altitude Area Defence (THAAD) missile system to Israel. This is part of the U.S.’s promise to help strengthen Israel’s...

October 15, 2024

Deadly ‘Dragon Drones’ Emerge in Russia-Ukraine Conflict

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...

October 14, 2024

United Nations Interim Peacekeeping Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL)

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...

October 14, 2024

FBI Exposes Cryptocurrency Manipulation with Ethereum Token

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...

October 14, 2024

China Conducts Military Drills Near Taiwan Amid Tensions

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...

October 14, 2024

Saudi Arabia Denied Seat on UN Human Rights Council

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...

October 11, 2024

What is China’s ‘Anaconda Strategy’?

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...

October 9, 2024

Southern Africa Culls Elephants Amid Severe Drought Crisis

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...

October 8, 2024

WHO Approves First Mpox Test for Emergency Use

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...

October 5, 2024

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