• 11/20/2024

Emergency Declared as Smog Chokes Parts of India and Pakistan

New York Times The authorities in New Delhi closed schools and urged residents to stay home. Similar measures have been implemented in Punjab, Pakistan’s largest province. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/18/world/asia/smog-india-new-delhi-pakistan.html

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US envoy Hochstein will be in Beirut on Tuesday – Lebanese source

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-829579

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TV week: Murder in 1930s Tel Aviv and ‘Checkout’ checks back in

Jerusalem Post Discover the latest in Israeli documentaries, sitcoms, and international film gems, from Tel Aviv’s first detective to Elizabeth Taylor’s iconic legacy. https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/culture/article-829215

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HFKP Lens: The fiery once-a-decade Jiao Festival in historic Ha Tsuen area of Yuen Long

Hong Kong Free Press Once every 10 years, the historic Ha Tsuen area of Yuen Long holds a Jiao Festival to thank the deities for their blessings during the preceding decade and to look forward to peace and prosperity. Falling between the 11th and 12th lunar month, this year’s festivities culminated on Saturday night with…

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Egyptian ministry denies destruction of parts of the Great Pyramid

Jerusalem Post A video circulating on social media sparked controversy, claiming it documents “the breaking of stones” at the Great Pyramid of Khufu. https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/archaeology-around-the-world/article-829577

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Hong Kong man, 54, arrested over stealing HK$60,000 in cash, watches and red wine

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Police say they arrested suspect less than 12 hours after break-in on Chung Ching Street was reported. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3287017/hong-kong-man-54-arrested-over-stealing-hk60000-cash-watches-and-red-wine?utm_source=rss_feed

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It’s a matter for Chancellor Scholz who he speaks to – UK PM on Scholz’s call to Putin

Pravda Ukraine UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has commented on German Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s phone call to Kremlin ruler Vladimir Putin, emphasising that the decision on such communications rests with Scholz. Source: Sky News, citing Starmer, as reported by European Pravda Details: Starmer indicated that he had no plans to talk to Putin. “It’s a…

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G20 summit in Brazil brings together over 40 countries — president

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov represents Russia at the event https://tass.com/world/1873811

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TSMC’s US$6.6 billion of U.S. subsidies linked to advanced A16 process

Taipei, Nov. 18 (CNA) The U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC) said its granting of up to US$6.6 billion in subsidies to Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) last week came after the Taiwanese company pledged to produce chips made using its advanced A16 process. https://focustaiwan.tw/business/202411180008

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Ukraine’s air defence forces down eight drones in five oblasts, three of them disappear from radar

Pravda Ukraine The Russian forces attacked Ukraine with ballistic missiles and 11 drones on the night of 17-18 November. Air defence forces shot down eight UAVs. Source: Air Force  Quote: “On the night of 17-18 November 2024 (from 19:30 on 17 November), the enemy attacked Sumy Oblast with two Iskander-M ballistic missiles from Voronezh Oblast…

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