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Montenegro Set to Become Official EU Member by 2028
The European Union has confirmed that the nation of Montenegro is set to officially join the bloc in 2028– the group's first expansion into the Western Balkans. Currently, the European Union covers 27 member states across Europe, spanning much of the western, central, and northern parts of the continent. With the exceptions of the United Kingdom, which pulled out in 2020, and Switzerland, which has always maintained a relatively neutral stance on such matters, all of Western
Armaan Dhawan
3 days ago3 min read
Germany Loses Chance at UN Security Council Seat, Five New Nations Elected
Germany has lost their seat on the United Nations Security Council after yesterday's biannual voting process, delivering a massive shock to the European nation as five new countries join the bloc. The United Nations Security Council (UNSC), which consists of a total of 15 member countries, is one of the most influential of the numerous UN groups. The UNSC makes major decisions on international security, and is the only governing body that can legally impose laws on all member
Armaan Dhawan
4 days ago3 min read
Massive Blast at Burmese Explosives Warehouse Kills Dozens
At least 55 people are dead after a massive blast at an explosives warehouse in northeastern Myanmar. The explosion took place around noon yesterday in the small town of Kaungtup, located in the Namhkam township in the state of Shan. Due to the town's close proximity to the Chinese province of Yunnan, Namhkam maintains a very strong Chinese influence and contains many elements of multiple cultures. However, the region has also experienced significant instability in recent yea
Armaan Dhawan
Jun 12 min read
Trump Proposes to Bring Back Sweeping Tariffs
The Trump administration is planning to bring back another round of sweeping tariffs across the globe, further endangering US ties with other nations after the Supreme Court blocked the initial tariffs announced last year. The new tariffs would include levies of 12.5% on 54 trading partners, with additional 10% tariffs on six other nations. As a whole, the administration is utilizing the justification that the tariffs reciprocate a lack of effort in preventing exports involvi
Armaan Dhawan
2 days ago3 min read
Environmental Protests Intensify in Albania As Kushner Plans Major Construction
Environmental protests across Albania are intensifying as multiple luxury construction projects led by Donald Trump's son-in-law, Jared Kushner, break ground over miles of ecologically-crucial wetlands. Kushner has served as an unofficial peace envoy for the Trump administration across the past year and a half, allowing him to strike lucrative deals with several nations overseas while collecting capital within the United States. He is currently married to Ivanka Trump, Trump'
Armaan Dhawan
6 days ago5 min read
Primary Rocket for Bezos' Blue Origin Blows Up on Launchpad
The primary rocket for Amazon founder Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin space company failed a crucial test yesterday, blowing up on its launchpad at Florida's Cape Canaveral. The explosion occurred at around 9 pm during an event known as a "hotfire test," where the ground crew fire up the boosters without liftoff. However, the booster rockets quickly ignited the rest of the rocket, leading to a massive explosion at Cape Canaveral. Officials reported that serious damage had been done t
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May 292 min read
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May 313 min read
35 Killed in Deadly Philippines Quake, Tsunami Warnings Lifted
At least 35 people are dead and over 200 others remain injured after a deadly, 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck the Philippines yesterday. The epicenter of the quake was detected around 20 miles southwest of the town of Maasim, located on the southwestern point of the Philippines' second-largest island of Mindanao. Due to its relatively shallow depth – just 20 miles into the crust of the Earth – the quake delivered widespread damage across the region. Mindanao, the Philippines
Armaan Dhawan
8 hours ago3 min read
Environmental Protests Intensify in Albania As Kushner Plans Major Construction
Environmental protests across Albania are intensifying as multiple luxury construction projects led by Donald Trump's son-in-law, Jared Kushner, break ground over miles of ecologically-crucial wetlands. Kushner has served as an unofficial peace envoy for the Trump administration across the past year and a half, allowing him to strike lucrative deals with several nations overseas while collecting capital within the United States. He is currently married to Ivanka Trump, Trump'
Armaan Dhawan
6 days ago5 min read
Early Major Heatwave Scorches Europe, UN Predicts Further Warming
Europe's first major heatwave of 2026 has arrived rather early, with high temperatures scorching the continent– and the UN only expects the situation to worsen over the next few years. Europe, as a whole, remains quite warm throughout the summer months, though certain areas usually stay cool despite widespread heat. However, heatwaves have become more and more common across the continent in recent years, and this year's first has come even earlier than expected. Southern and
Armaan Dhawan
May 284 min read
Ebola Outbreak Remains Uncontained, Fears Rise Outside of Africa
The raging Ebola outbreak in central Africa remains uncontained, and fears outside of Africa are rising as cases continue to spread. This year's Ebola outbreak, spurred by a lack of humanitarian aid and continuously poor living conditions, has ravaged the eastern border of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). The mineral-rich region has recently come under on-and-off control of the M23 rebels, allegedly backed by the neighboring Uganda, further complicating matters. Eb
Armaan Dhawan
Jun 23 min read
Early Major Heatwave Scorches Europe, UN Predicts Further Warming
Europe's first major heatwave of 2026 has arrived rather early, with high temperatures scorching the continent– and the UN only expects the situation to worsen over the next few years. Europe, as a whole, remains quite warm throughout the summer months, though certain areas usually stay cool despite widespread heat. However, heatwaves have become more and more common across the continent in recent years, and this year's first has come even earlier than expected. Southern and
Armaan Dhawan
May 284 min read
Unstable Toxic Chemical Tank Risks Explosion in LA, Thousands Evacuated
A highly unstable chemical tank full of a toxic compound is on the verge of exploding, forcing tens of thousands of evacuations across southern Los Angeles. The chemical tank is located at a warehouse belonging to GKN Aerospace – an aircraft parts manufacturer based in the United Kingdom – in Garden Grove, a suburb on the southern side the Greater Los Angeles area. On Thursday, officials confirmed that the tank was overheating, leading to an increasing risk of a catastrophic
Armaan Dhawan
May 253 min read
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