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US Election 2024

European Leaders Mock Trump’s Armenia-Albania Gaffe: America a Global Laughingstock?

During recent public appearances, former President Donald Trump has repeatedly confused Armenia and Albania when discussing his efforts to resolve the conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan. Trump has claimed to have brokered peace deals, including one at the White House in August between Armenia and Azerbaijan, and asserted he has ended multiple wars, though these claims have been fact-checked as false. Despite these inaccuracies, Trump continues to highlight these supposed diplomatic victories while campaigning. This includes incorrectly naming the countries involved in these deals.

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John Q. Hosedrinker
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Albania Bans TikTok for a Year: A Controversial Move Sparks Debate

To combat the negative impacts of TikTok, particularly following a recent school-related death linked to social media conflict, Albania’s Prime Minister Edi Rama announced a nationwide ban on the platform for at least one year, beginning in 2025. This decision follows concerns about the platform’s content and influence on young people, mirroring similar actions taken by other nations. The government plans to implement supplementary educational programs to support students and parents during the ban. Rama cited the platform’s contrast between its content in China and its international offerings as a key reason for the ban.

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