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India and EU Sign Major Free Trade Agreement in Shift Away From US
India and the European Union signed a massive free trade agreement yesterday, allowing them to establish an extremely strong strategic partnership in the global shift away from the United States amid Donald Trump's tariffs. The agreement, coined the "mother of all deals," is the largest deal in India's history– together, the sides' two-way trade totals $215 billion, and the number of Indians living in the EU exceeds 800,000. The EU is currently the world's second-largest econ
Armaan Dhawan
6 days ago2 min read
TikTok Confirms Transition From ByteDance to US-Based Joint Venture
Social media app TikTok has officially completed its transition from Chinese-company ByteDance to a US-based joint venture, allowing it to stay legal in the country. Back in 2024, the Biden administration suspected ByteDance, TikTok's parent company, of spying on American citizens and the US government using the application. Because of this, a ban on TikTok was imposed in January 2025, but the deadline for ByteDance to agree to a deal with American investors was later extende
Armaan Dhawan
Jan 233 min read
Trump Refuses to Attack Greenland, Revokes Tariffs in Davos Speech
US President Donald Trump made some major statements at the World Economic Forum– here's exactly what he said in Davos and what implications they have for the US and the world. Trump's speech was viewed in various different ways, but he addressed numerous topics over the course of an hour and 20 minutes, adding in elements of humor and even antagonism as he called out several nations and politicians in the audience. He began the speech with assertions to Europe about their un
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Jan 223 min read
Over 120 Dead After Major Attacks Strike Balochistan Region of Pakistan
At least 33 civilians were killed and 92 militants are dead after major attacks were conducted by Baloch militants in the Pakistani region of Balochistan, sparking conflict. Balochistan, located in southwestern Pakistan, is a province that makes up around 44% of Pakistan's total land area. However, it contains only 6 to 7% of its population, and much of the province's population has been stricken by serious poverty, leading to the formation of groups like the BLA. The BLA, or
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2 days ago2 min read
Over 200 Killed in Coltan Mine Collapse in Eastern DRC
Over 200 people were killed on Wednesday after the collapse of a massive coltan mine in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). The mine, known as the Rubaya coltan mine, is located in North Kivu, an area controlled by the Rwanda-backed M23 rebels. The rebels are part of a group primarily made up of Tutsis, an ethnic group of the African Great Lakes region who reside in the Rwanda-Burundi area. M23 has controlled the region for over a year now after invading the
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3 days ago3 min read
Scientists' New Move Signals Humanity is Closer Than Ever to Destroying the Earth
The Bulletin of Atomic Scientists shifted the Doomsday Clock for 2026, adjusting it to just 85 seconds away from midnight– the closest humanity has ever been to the prospect of a catastrophic global event. The Doomsday Clock was created by the Bulletin of Atomic Scientists in 1947 as a signal of how close the world is – in that particular year – to a mass extinction event like nuclear war or complete climate collapse. Midnight on the clock would mean that humans' actions have
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4 days ago3 min read
One Million Without Power, Ice and Snow Persist as Winter Storm Fern Slams US
Over one million people are out of power and cities are decked out in snow and ice after Winter Storm Fern swept across the Eastern United States. The winter storm slammed 34 states with inclement weather, ranging from rain to snow and everything in between. In response, 24 states were forced to declare states of emergency, and major preparations were made ahead of the storm. Roads were salted, trucks were arranged into prime position for quick responses, and people initiated
Armaan Dhawan
Jan 262 min read
Japan Prepares to Restart World's Largest Nuclear Power Plant
Japan is preparing to restart the world's largest nuclear power plant, 15 years after the devastating Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster. The western prefecture of Niigata is home to the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear power plant, which still stands as the largest in the world. Completed in 1997, the plant has a capacity of a staggering 8,212 MW and boosted its parent company, the Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO), to the spotlight in Japanese nuclear technology. However, the
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Dec 22, 20252 min read
Massive Earthquake Strikes Japan, Triggering Tsunami Warning
A 7.5 magnitude earthquake struck Japan yesterday, triggering tsunami warnings across the northern part of the country and forcing evacuations. The quake struck late at night, around 11:15 pm local time, at a depth of 33 miles, with an epicenter around 44 miles away from the Japanese coastline. The earthquake's depth and distance from Japan likely mitigated its impacts, but shaking was still felt as far as Tokyo– over 400 miles away. Soon after, a tsunami warning was issued a
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Dec 9, 20252 min read
Grammys 2026: Everything to Know About Music's Biggest Night
The 2026 Grammy Awards took place on Sunday night, with some big names bringing home big prizes after a host of eye-catching performances. Here's everything to know. The Grammy Awards are given out every February to some of music's biggest names, with awards like Record of the Year, Album of the Year, and Song of the Year being the most prestigious. However, a Grammy is a major achievement for any artist. Let's dive in. Sprinkled throughout the Grammys were major performances
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Alcaraz Defeats Djokovic in Epic Australian Open Final
Spain's Carlos Alcaraz defeated Serbia's Novak Djokovic in a dominating Australian Open final yesterday, making the Spaniard the world's youngest-ever career Grand Slam winner. Alcaraz cruised to a dominant win in four sets after a couple of thrilling semifinals in the days prior. On Thursday, Alcaraz defeated Germany's Alexander Zverev in a five-and-a-half hour long, five-set match, including three tiebreakers in the second, third, and fourth sets. While Alcaraz won the firs
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1 day ago2 min read
American Rock Climber Scales Taipei 101 Skyscraper Without Ropes
American rock climber Alex Honnold made history yesterday when he climbed the Taipei 101 skyscraper in Taiwan without any ropes, completing an incredible free solo climb of over 1,667 feet. Honnold is known for his free solo climb of Yosemite National Park's El Capitan, meaning that he completed the entire climb without ropes or safety gear. By climbing the mountain's primary rock face, he ascended over 3,000 feet on camera, culminating in the famed 2018 film Free Solo . This
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Jan 252 min read
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