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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
Read MoreUS envoy Hochstein will be in Beirut on Tuesday – Lebanese source
Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-829579
Read MoreTV 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
Read MoreHFKP 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…
Read MoreEgyptian 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
Read MoreHong 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
Read MoreIt’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…
Read MoreG20 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
Read MoreTSMC’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
Read MoreUkraine’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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