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Trump taps Brendan Carr to lead FCC, commends ‘great work’
Fox News President-elect Trump announced on Sunday that he has picked Brendan Carr to serve as Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) starting in January. “Commissioner Carr currently serves as the senior Republican on the FCC. Before that, he was the FCC’s General Counsel,” Trump’s statement read. “I first nominated Commissioner Carr to the…
Read MoreWhat Are ATACMS, the U.S. Missiles That May Be Used Against Russia?
New York Times In a major policy shift, the Biden administration has authorized Ukraine to use the ballistic missiles within Russia. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/17/world/europe/what-are-atacms-missiles-ukraine-russia.html
Read MoreHong Kong’s first private residence for elderly set to welcome retirees who can afford it
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Happy Valley’s Ventria Residence offers hotel-like experience with tailored healthcare services in latest project tapping needs of ‘silver economy’. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3286939/hong-kongs-first-private-residence-elderly-set-welcome-retirees-who-can-afford-it?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreRussian drone retrieved from Kyiv Reservoir – photo
Pravda Ukraine The wreckage of a Russian drone was recovered from the Kyiv Reservoir on Sunday. Source: State Emergency Service of Ukraine (SES) Details: Rescue workers reported that a resident of the village of Lebedivka had spotted an unmanned aerial vehicle on the water while walking. SES divers from the Mobile Rescue Centre of Rapid…
Read MoreEleven people dead, 48 wounded in IDF airstrike in Tyre – Lebanese health ministry report
Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-829557
Read MoreTrump Rethinks Candidates for Treasury Secretary
New York Times President-elect Donald J. Trump is expected to invite the contenders for the role, including Kevin Warsh and Marc Rowan, to Mar-a-Lago this week. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/17/us/politics/trump-treasury-candidates.html
Read MoreHong Kong doubles down on surfing ban at public beaches, officials refuse to discuss change
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Lawmaker Adrian Pedro Ho had requested meeting in hope of changing government’s mind, but instead was told officials would not budge. https://www.scmp.com/sport/other-sport/article/3286946/hong-kong-doubles-down-surfing-ban-public-beaches-officials-refuse-discuss-change?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreIn Japan, foreign tourists’ misdeeds stir outrage, debate: ‘who does something like that?’
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Graffiti at historic shrines, car thefts and other incidents have raised concerns about Japan’s perception of foreigners. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/lifestyle-culture/article/3286789/japan-foreign-tourists-misdeeds-stir-outrage-debate-who-does-something?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong independent bookstore event disrupted by people accusing writer of ‘poisoning’ readers
Hong Kong Free Press A book launch event at an independent bookstore in Hong Kong was disrupted by a group of people who harassed participants and accused the writer of “poisoning” readers. A group of people tried to enter the bookstore Have a Nice Stay when a private book launch was being hosted on November…
Read MoreUK Prime Minister Starmer to meet Xi Jinping at G20 summit in Brazil
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Starmer will be first British PM to meet the Chinese leader in more than half a decade when they hold talks in Rio de Janeiro on Monday. https://www.scmp.com/news/world/americas/article/3286970/uk-prime-minister-starmer-meet-xi-jinping-g20-summit-brazil?utm_source=rss_feed
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