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Russia loses more than 1,600 troops over past 24 hours

Pravda Ukraine Russian forces lost 1,640 troops killed and wounded, 12 tanks and 36 artillery systems on 16 November. Source: General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on Facebook Details: The total combat losses of the Russian forces between 24 February 2022 and 17 November 2024 are estimated to be as follows [figures in…

5th-century Turkish amulet shows Solomon defeating the devil, with angels invoked by a scribe

Jerusalem Post The names of the angels Azrael, Gabriel, Michael, and Israfil are listed on the reverse of the pendant. https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/archaeology-around-the-world/article-829439

Haredi leaders urge draft defiance on front page of ‘Yated Ne’eman’ newspaper

Jerusalem Post Rabbi Dov Landau proclaimed: “We know full well that no yeshiva student or kollel scholar will join the army—under any circumstances and in any form whatsoever.” https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-829438

Lithuania’s next government wants to patch things up with China. But is it even possible?

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The Social Democrats, who came first in last month’s election, have said they want to ‘normalise’ ties with Beijing after a row over Taiwan. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3286874/lithuanias-next-government-wants-patch-things-china-it-even-possible?utm_source=rss_feed

Hong Kong mothers locked out of job market over lack of childcare help, flexible work hours

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Survey from Hong Kong’s largest political party finds 90 per cent agree mothers need flexible working hours and more childcare support. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3286916/hong-kong-mothers-locked-out-job-market-over-lack-childcare-help-flexible-work-hours?utm_source=rss_feed

Russian forces hit energy infrastructure in Volyn and Vinnytsia oblasts

Pravda Ukraine Russian forces struck Volyn and Vinnytsia oblasts during a large-scale attack on the morning of 17 November. Source: Volyn Oblast Military Administration; Natalia Zabolotna, Deputy Head of Vinnytsia Oblast Military Administration Details: The authorities specified that the energy infrastructure in both oblasts had been damaged. Early reports indicate no casualties. Power outages have…

Blast occurs at Udmurtia facility, preliminarily due to drone

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. The blast did not cause serious damage, the staff have been evacuated https://tass.com/emergencies/1873563

Air defences responding to Russian attack on Lviv Oblast, missile wreckage cause fire

Pravda Ukraine Ukrainian air defence units were responding to a Russian-launched aerial asset on the morning of 17 November. Source: Maksym Kozytskyi, Head of Lviv Oblast Military Administration, on Telegram Quote: “A missile in the airspace of Lviv Oblast. Air defences are responding. Observe information silence.” Update: Later, Kozytskyi reported that garages and a car…

Two women killed in Russian drone attack on Mykolaiv

Pravda Ukraine Two women were killed, and four other adults and two children were injured in a Russian drone strike on a house in the city of Mykolaiv on the morning of 17 November. Source: Vitalii Kim, Head of Mykolaiv Oblast Military Administration, on Telegram Quote: “Four adults and two children are reported to have…

Hezbollah conducts successful operations against five major Israeli bases in Haifa

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Hezbollah conducts successful retaliatory operations against five major Israeli military bases in the city of Haifa and its vicinity. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2024/11/17/737354/Lebanon-attacks-Israel-Hezbollah-military-bases-Haifa-missiles