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Southeast Asia’s Movement Towards Nuclear Energy

Southeast Asia is taking historic action with its ambitious movement towards nuclear power to create a sustainable energy source for the region—one that has never applied nuclear power before. This movement is not the first time Southeast Asian nations have sought nuclear energy. According to The Associated Press, Southeast Asia’s only nuclear power plant was completed decades ago, about 40 miles from Manila, the capital of the Philippines. However, the plant was left idle due to fears of corruption and never even produced a single watt of nuclear energy. 

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Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso Officially Exit ECOWAS Amid Regional Tensions

As of January 29, the military governments of Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger announced that they have officially left the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). According to The New York Times, tensions between the three countries and ECOWAS began in 2023 after Nigerien officers overthrew the civilian government in a military coup. This followed a 2021 coup in Mali and a 2022 coup in Burkina Faso. 

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Elon Musk’s Far-Right German Party Event Appearance

During United States President Donald Trump’s inaugural ceremony, Tesla founder and CEO Elon Musk slapped his right hand on his chest before shooting his arm diagonally upwards, palm facing down, twice during his speech. Musk’s actions have sparked heavy debate, with observers arguing over how to interpret the action, many believing the arm movement appeared to be a Nazi salute. 

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Italian Migrant Transfers to Albania

Italian naval ships comprising of 49 migrants entered Albanian waters on January 26 after Italy resumed its  offshoring and outsourcing policies under far-right Prime Minister Georgia Meloni. Dozens of these migrants, initially seeking the commencement of applications for asylum in Italy, are now awaiting for their applications to be processed at Albanian reception centers located near the Shengjin Port.

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