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  • Germany’s Decade Since “We Can Do This”

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    A decade ago, Germany embarked on one of its boldest humanitarian chapters. In 2015, Chancellor Angela Merkel famously declared, “We can do this,” as Germany welcomed over one million refugees fleeing conflict across Syria, Afghanistan, and Iraq Center For Global DevelopmentThe GuardianLe Monde.fr. In the early phase, the country moved rapidly: integration courses opened early…

  • Tragedy on Lisbon’s Iconic Funicular

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    On September 3, 2025, just as evening commuters and tourists gathered at the top of Lisbon’s famed Ascensor da Glória, tragedy struck. At approximately 18:05 local time, one of the heritage funicular cars derailed and hurtled down the steep Calçada da Glória, careening into a building with devastating force. The impact was described by witnesses…

  • China’s Xi urges AI cooperation at SCO summit

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    China’s Xi urges AI cooperation, rejects ‘Cold War mentality’ at SCO summit China’s President Xi Jinping used the 2025 Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Tianjin to press for tighter regional collaboration in technology—especially artificial intelligence—while warning leaders to “oppose the Cold War mentality” and bloc confrontation. The message: deepen practical cooperation and modernise together,…

  • Thai PM ousted

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    Thailand’s Political Fault Line: The Court-Ordered Ouster of Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra On August 29, 2025, Thailand’s Constitutional Court delivered a seismic verdict: Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra was removed from office for an ethics violation, ending her tenure after just over a year in power Reuters+1Financial Times. This decision amplifies the persistent political turbulence gripping…

  • Kyiv Under attack again

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    “Europe’s Fury: A Landmark Russian Assault Strikes Kyiv—and Diplomatic Hopes” Late on August 28, 2025, Ukraine’s capital endured one of the fiercest and most devastating air assaults since the full-scale war began. Nearly 600 drones and over 30 missiles descended upon Kyiv, igniting widespread destruction across civilian areas and claiming dozens of lives. Among the…

  • Move on Gaza City to Start

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    Preparations for a Move on Gaza City Have Started, Israel’s Military Says Israel’s military appears to have signaled the onset of a new phase in its long-running conflict with Hamas, focusing on a potential offensive against Gaza City. On August 20, 2025, Defense Minister Israel Katz approved a major military operation, codenamed Operation Gideon’s Chariots…

  • The Prince and Princess of Wales Settle into Forest Lodge

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    A New Chapter: The Prince and Princess of Wales Settle into Forest Lodge, Their ‘Forever Home’ In a significant move later this year, the Prince and Princess of Wales—Prince William and Catherine, alongside their three children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis—will relocate from their current Windsor residence at Adelaide Cottage to the majestic…

  • European Leaders Rally

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    European Leaders Rally Round Volodymyr Zelenskyy Ahead of Trump Meeting.european-leaders-rally As Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy prepares for a high-stakes meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington on Monday, August 18, 2025, key European and NATO leaders are stepping forward to show solidarity. Their presence signals a united front aimed at safeguarding Ukraine’s negotiating position…

  • Gaza Troubles

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    Israel Approves Gaza City Takeover Plan Despite Global Backlash Israel’s security cabinet has approved a controversial plan to take military control of Gaza City, marking one of the most aggressive steps in the ongoing conflict with Hamas. Prime Minister Netanyahu says the goal is not to permanently occupy Gaza, but to dismantle Hamas and install…

  • Trumps Tarrifs Pain

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    Trump’s Broad Tariffs Go Into Effect — But Economic Pain Is Already Emerging On August 7, 2025, former President Donald Trump’s newest wave of sweeping import tariffs officially took effect—targeting more than 60 countries, including major trading partners such as the European Union, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Vietnam, Bangladesh, Canada, India, Brazil, and Switzerland AP News+1The Washington Post.…