• 11/19/2024

Xi Jinping gives encouragement to Hong Kong leader in talks at Apec summit sidelines

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Hong Kong’s John Lee met President Xi on at least four occasions during former’s first official visit to South America for Apec summit. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3286897/xi-jinping-gives-encouragement-hong-kong-leader-talks-apec-summit-sidelines?utm_source=rss_feed

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In a meeting with Biden, China’s Xi cautions US to ‘make the wise choice’ to keep relations stable

Fox News China’s leader Xi Jinping met for the last time with President Biden on Saturday, but was already looking ahead to President-elect Donald Trump and his “America first” policies, saying Beijing “is ready to work with a new U.S. administration.” During their talks on the sidelines of the annual Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in…

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Explosions rock Kharkiv: Russia launched guided bombs

Pravda Ukraine Explosions occurred in the city of Kharkiv on the night of 16-17 November. Source: Kharkiv Mayor Ihor Terekhov on Telegram; Ukraine’s Air Force on Telegram Quote: “Explosions are heard in the city as the enemy has launched guided aerial bombs on the city. Be careful!” Details: Ukraine’s Air Force reported that Russian tactical…

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Biden condemns Beijing’s support for Russia’s defence industrial base at meeting with China’s leader

Pravda Ukraine At a meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Lima, Peru, on 16 November, US President Joe Biden condemned the deployment of thousands of North Korean troops in Russia and expressed deep concern over China’s continued support for Russia’s defence industrial base. Source: The White House Details: Biden condemned the deployment of thousands…

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The struggle against climate change is floundering. Enter Trump.

Washington Post Even before Donald Trump’s election, global climate action faced challenges. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/11/16/trump-climate-change-cop29/

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Canadian PM on Putin-Scholz talks: Ending Ukraine crisis requires `a level of engagement’

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Ottawa is continuing to engage closely with Kiev, Justin Trudeau added https://tass.com/world/1873535

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Israeli army says it struck 50 Hezbollah targets outside Beirut over past week

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. According to the IDF, Hezbollah “has systematically embedded its terrorist infrastructure amidst the Lebanese civilian population” https://tass.com/world/1873533

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China ready to work with Trump administration, Xi tells Biden

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Among other issues, the two leaders are expected to discuss the situation around the Ukraine crisis and the Asia-Pacific region https://tass.com/world/1873531

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Gov. JB Pritzker vows Illinois will boost sex changes after decisive Trump victory

Fox News Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker pledged Saturday to keep his state open to transgender treatment after the issue, particularly regarding minors, became a bone of partisan contention during the presidential election. The billionaire governor, whose family is deeply involved in the transgender movement, posted the tweet to mark Transgender Awareness Week. “This Transgender Awareness…

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Biden’s Policies Offer a Starting Point for Trump’s Border Crackdown

New York Times Mr. Trump has criticized the Biden administration for what he calls its lax handling of the border — but it has left him with tools he can use to shut down the border. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/16/us/politics/biden-trump-border-crackdown.html

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