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Malaysians demand road safety steps after VIP convoy and container accidents

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. In the convoy accident, the public wants authorities to reveal the VIP’s identity and impose limits on such traffic arrangements. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/people/article/3287009/malaysians-demand-road-safety-steps-after-vip-convoy-and-container-accidents?utm_source=rss_feed

Club MMingle: Jewish matchmaking across borders

Jerusalem Post One of the most interesting aspects of this line, called Club MMingle, is that it aims to bring Jewish people together globally, building community across borders and around the world. https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-829107

Taiwan shares close down 0.86%

Taipei, Nov. 18 (CNA) Taiwan shares ended down 196.23 points, or 0.86 percent, at 22,546.54 Monday on turnover of NT$348.65 billion (US$10.72 billion). https://focustaiwan.tw/business/202411180007

US communicates its decision to authorize Kiev to strike inside Russia 3 days ago — Axios

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. These weapons were authorized for use in the Kursk Region only, the news outlet said https://tass.com/world/1873799

Russian strike on Sumy: death toll rises to 11

Pravda Ukraine The death toll in Sumy following the Russian attack on 17 November has risen to 11. Source: Suspilne with reference to Acting Sumy Mayor Artem Kobzar Details: A 9-year-old boy and a 14-year-old girl are among the deceased. The number of casualties has increased to 68, including 10 children. Background: A Russian ballistic…

Hong Kong 47: dozens queue outside court ahead of sentencing of 45 opposition activists

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Police have stepped up security since the weekend, ahead of final hearing in biggest prosecution under Beijing-decreed national security law. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3287004/hong-kong-47-dozens-queue-outside-court-ahead-sentencing-45-opposition-activists?utm_source=rss_feed

Decision to allow use of long-range weapons against Russia is ‘insane’ — Maduro

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. “The American imperialism has entered a phase of madness and revenge,” the Venezuelan president noted https://tass.com/world/1873797

Monday Briefing

New York Times A major change in U.S. policy on Ukraine. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/18/briefing/ukraine-biden-trump-lebanon.html

Laos owes billions to China and it can’t get inflation under control

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. For three years, prices have risen by more than 20 per cent – forcing a growing number in the Southeast Asian nation to forage for food. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3287002/laos-owes-billions-china-and-it-cant-get-inflation-under-control?utm_source=rss_feed

On Migration, Europe Warms to Ideas Once Seen as Fringe

New York Times As in the United States, a decline in the numbers of migrants crossing borders has not stopped anti-migrant sentiments from gaining ground. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/18/world/europe/europe-migration-shift.html