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Real effective exchange rate of ruble down 4.1% in October — Central Bank
Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. In October 2024, the real effective ruble rate edged down by 4.5% against the dollar (-2.3% from the year start) and lost 2.7% against the euro against the prior month (down 1.2% from the year beginning) https://tass.com/economy/1873141
Read MoreMeet Pete Hegseth: The ‘recovering neocon’ and Pentagon critic who’s been tapped for Defense secretary
Fox News President-elect Donald Trump sent shock waves through the national security establishment when he nominated Pete Hegseth for Defense secretary. The plain-speaking former Army National Guard officer would set himself apart from other Defense secretaries with his prolific record of criticism of the institution he has been tapped to run. A culture warrior, on-air…
Read MoreKremlin reveals what ultimatums Putin gave to Scholz
Pravda Ukraine The Kremlin has released a statement following a conversation between Olaf Scholz and Vladimir Putin, during which the Kremlin ruler outlined his ultimatums and repeated his theses. Source: European Pravda with reference to the Kremlin’s statement Details: In particular, Putin told the German chancellor that he had unleashed a full-scale war against Ukraine…
Read MoreMike Rogers in consideration for FBI chief after meeting in Mar-a-Lago with Trump transition team, sources say
Fox News FIRST ON FOX – Will the second time be the charm for one-time Federal Bureau of Investigation special agent and former Rep. Mike Rogers? Rogers, the 2024 Republican Senate nominee in Michigan who lost his election last week by a razor-thin margin, met Thursday with President-elect Trump’s transition team regarding potentially serving as…
Read MoreHeavy rain alerts issued as Usagi nears, possible landfall Saturday
Taipei, Nov. 15 (CNA) Tropical Storm Usagi is expected to make landfall in southern Taiwan early Saturday on its current course, with Pingtung and Taitung forecast to receive increasingly heavy rainfall from Friday night through Saturday, according to the Central Weather Administration (CWA). https://focustaiwan.tw/society/202411150019
Read MoreRussia, China boost trade turnover to $196 bln in 10M 2024 — Novak
Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. The share of national currencies in mutual payments remain sustainably high and is above 90%, the official said https://tass.com/economy/1873139
Read MoreScholz calls Polish PM following his conversation with Putin
Pravda Ukraine German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, after his first conversation with Russian leader Vladimir Putin in two years, has reached out to Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk. Source: European Pravda citing Tusk’s post on X (Twitter) Tusk shared that Scholz had recently called him to provide details of his dialogue with Vladimir Putin. Quote: “I…
Read MoreEx-professor in Hong Kong yoga ball murder case dismisses lawyer, defends himself
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Malaysian anaesthesiologist Khaw Kim Sun, 60, has opted to defend himself for remainder of his murder retrial. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3286826/ex-professor-hong-kong-yoga-ball-murder-case-dismisses-lawyer-defends-himself?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreZelensky tried to dissuade Scholz from telephone talks with Putin — news agency
Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. According to the source, Vladimir Zelensky told Scholz that the conversation with Putin “will only help to reduce the isolation” of Russia https://tass.com/world/1873137
Read MoreBeware the Trifecta: History Shows Full Control of Government Is Fleeting
New York Times The last five presidents have all had periods where both the House and the Senate were in friendly hands — but most lasted just two years before the backlash set in. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/15/us/politics/republicans-full-control-government.html
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