• 03/17/2025

Pentagon explains details of F-16 supply to Ukraine

Pravda Ukraine The US Department of Defence has stated that given the time it takes to train Ukrainian pilots on F-16s and deploy infrastructure and other components, providing Ukraine with these aircraft is part of a long-term commitment. https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/05/24/7403571/

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El Popo’s Rumble Grows, Putting Mexico on Alert

Wall Street Journal Authorities raised the warning level for Popocatépetl, about 45 miles southeast of Mexico City, in recent days as the volcano known as El Popo spewed more gas, smoke and ash. Officials are preparing for possible evacuations. Photo: Rafael Duran/Agence France-Presse/Getty Images https://www.wsj.com/articles/el-popos-rumble-grows-putting-mexico-on-alert-5ff45489

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Wall Street Journal He went from a mid-level job in IT to running a $500 million housing empire. Then came the crash. https://www.wsj.com/articles/more-amp-raquo-26306470

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South China Sea: Chinese naval training ship in Vietnam on goodwill visit amid Spratlys tensions

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The Qi Jiguang is on a 40-day tour that will also take in other South China Sea claimants Brunei and the Philippines, according to the Chinese navy. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3221591/south-china-sea-chinese-naval-training-ship-vietnam-goodwill-visit-amid-spratlys-tensions?utm_source=rss_feed

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‘Give me the opportunity’: have Hong Kong’s society and schools failed ethnic minority students?

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Societal norms and trends in early education have concentrated non-Chinese speaking students in certain kindergartens or primary schools. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education/article/3221240/give-me-opportunity-have-hong-kongs-society-and-schools-failed-ethnic-minority-students?utm_source=rss_feed

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Russian prime minister to meet with Chinese president, premier in Beijing

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. The meeting will focus on boosting trade and economic cooperation, with special attention paid to industry, power generation, transport and agriculture. A package of bilateral documents is expected to be signed https://tass.com/politics/1622045

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Gold Edges Higher, Supported by Possible Safe-Haven Demand

Wall Street Journal U.S. debt-ceiling talks have failed to make sufficient progress and there are growing risks of a U.S. default, which have kept gold from breaking below the $1,950/oz level for the time being, Commerzbank said. https://www.wsj.com/articles/gold-edges-higher-supported-by-possible-safe-haven-demand-6a81e009

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Oil Climbs, Boosted by Warning by Saudi Energy Minister

Wall Street Journal Oil climbed in early Asian trade, boosted by a warning from Saudi Arabia’s energy minister. https://www.wsj.com/articles/oil-climbs-boosted-by-warning-by-saudi-energy-minister-58b7828b

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‘Boy from Heaven’ tells a fascinating story of corruption in Cairo

Jerusalem Post While Boy from Heaven has been shown around the world, it’s not likely to be screened in Egypt any time soon. https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/culture/article-744017

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Ukraine’s Defence Minister and Pentagon Chief discuss preparations for next Ramstein

Pravda Ukraine US Secretary of Defence Lloyd Austin has discussed with Ukrainian Defence Minister Oleksii Reznikov the preparation of the next Ramstein-format meeting of the Contact Group on Ukraine’s Defence. Source: press secretary of the Pentagon General Pat Ryder quoted by the US Department of Defense Details: The online meeting of the 12th Ramstein will…

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