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International Affairs Update

Holly Haydon, Staff Writer September 20, 2025

Israeli ramps up strikes on Gaza and Hamas Leaders Tuesday, Sept. 9, in the Gulf nation of Qatar, an Israeli strike targeting top Hamas leaders marked a major escalation against the group. This Israeli...

International News Update

Holly Haydon, Staff Writer September 12, 2025

Largest Russian Aerial Attack on Ukraine Ukraine's capital was struck by the Russian military via 810 drones and 13 missiles of various types, AP News reported Sunday, Sept. 7. A Spokesperson from Ukraine’s...

Hamas Spokesperson Killed by Israel

Ellora Houchins, News Editor September 5, 2025

The Israeli military announced that it killed Abu Obeida, a spokesperson for Hamas, on Sunday, Aug. 31. Obeida represented Hamas’ Al-Qassam Brigades, the military wing located in the Gaza Strip. Before...

Russia Suspected of Jamming EU Plane

Ellora Houchins, News Editor September 5, 2025

A plane carrying the President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen faced a GPS jam over Bulgaria, AP News reported Monday, Sep. 1. Commission spokesperson Arianna Podestà confirmed Bulgarian...

Earthquake Destroys Eastern Afghanistan Village

Ellora Houchins, News editor September 5, 2025

Citizens of the Kunar Province faced a devastating wreckage after a 6.0 magnitude earthquake hit the town late Sunday, Aug. 31. The quake hit just before midnight and was centered 17 miles northeast of...

China Presents itself as Alternative Global Leader

Ellora Houchins, News Editor September 5, 2025

Russian President Vladimir Putin and several other world leaders arrived in China on Sunday, Aug. 31, for the latest annual summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization. The 10-membered organization...

Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian visiting Iran’s nuclear achievements exhibition in Tehran, Iran on April 9, 2025.

International Affairs Update

Ellora Houchins, Staff Writer April 27, 2025

Russian Attacks during Ceasefire Over Easter weekend, Russia struck Ukraine’s southern Kherson region during a 30-hour ceasefire declared by President Vladimir Putin. On April 21, AP News wrote that...

International News Update

Ellora Houchins, Staff Writer April 21, 2025

Russian Missile Attack  On Sunday, April 13, Russian ballistic missiles struck the center of Sumy, a city in northeastern Ukraine. Officials reported to New York (NY) Times that at least 34 people...

International News Update

Ellora Houchins, Staff Writer April 14, 2025

Trade war escalates with China The tariff battle between the world's two largest economies shows no sign of stopping. On April 4, China announced a 34% tax on all U.S. imports. This comes after Trump...

International Affairs Update

Ellora Houchins, Staff Writer April 7, 2025

Devastating earthquake in Myanmar  On Friday, March 28, a massive 7.7 magnitude earthquake rocked Myanmar and caused extensive damages and casualties. The death toll numbers are expected to increase,...

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International Affairs Update

Ellora Houchins, Staff Writer March 31, 2025

Russian Drone Attack Against Ukraine According to local officials and emergency services, Russian drones were launched overnight Sunday across Ukraine, reported by AP News on March 23. The attacks,...

International Affairs Update

Ellora Houchins, Staff Writer March 21, 2025

Devastating fire in North Macedonia A small Balkan nation experienced a tragedy this past weekend, as an overcrowded nightclub was set aflame, AP News reported on March 16. The massive fire killed 59...

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