Category: Nations
Putin-Scholz phone conversation was arranged promptly — Kremlin spokesman
Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz called Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday https://tass.com/politics/1873345
Read MoreLegislators pass amendment to effectively remove NCC acting head
Taipei, Nov. 16 (CNA) Legislators passed an amendment to the National Communications Commission (NCC) Organization Act on Friday, setting a clear implementation date for the removal of NCC acting head Wong Po-tsung (翁柏宗), who has served beyond his originally mandated term. https://focustaiwan.tw/politics/202411160003
Read MoreKremlin increases pressure on Europe regarding war in Ukraine amid uncertainty in US – ISW
Pravda Ukraine Analysts at the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) have pointed out that the Russian authorities are increasing pressure on European countries over the issue of Russia’s war against Ukraine amid uncertainty in US policy. Source: ISW Quote from the ISW: “The Kremlin is intensifying its reflexive control campaign aimed at influencing…
Read MoreKennedy’s Views Mix Mistrust of Business With Bizarre Health Claims
New York Times President-elect Donald J. Trump’s pick for health secretary opposes fluoride in water, promotes unproven Covid therapies and has threatened to prosecute medical journals. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/15/us/politics/rfk-jr-hhs-health-goals.html
Read MorePence says he opposes RFK Jr.’s nomination for HHS secretary because of his stance on abortion
Fox News Former Vice President Mike Pence on Friday made his opposition to Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.’s nomination to lead the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services unequivocal. “The Trump-Pence administration was unapologetically pro-life for our four years in office. There are hundreds of decisions made at HHS every day that either lead our…
Read MoreTaiwan headline news
Taipei, Nov. 16 (CNA) The lead stories in major Taiwan dailies on Saturday are as follows: https://focustaiwan.tw/society/202411160002
Read MoreChina’s C919 order backlog raises urgency for foreign-part acquisitions, new suppliers
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Officials hope to eventually source hi-tech plane components domestically to drive industrial self-sufficiency, but for now overseas producers are essential. https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3286779/chinas-c919-order-backlog-raises-urgency-foreign-part-acquisitions-new-suppliers?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreFire in women’s shelter near Moscow put out
Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. The fire in the Moscow Region has been completely extinguished https://tass.com/emergencies/1873337
Read MoreRussian nighttime drone attack damages high-rise building in Kyiv – photo
Pravda Ukraine Residential infrastructure in the city of Kyiv was damaged in the Russian drone attack on the night of 15-16 November. Source: Kyiv City Military Administration Quote from Kyiv City Military Administration: “As a result of a Russian drone attack, damage to residential infrastructure was recorded in the Obolonskyi district of the capital.” Details:…
Read MoreRep. Josh Gottheimer, a Jewish Democrat, launches bid for New Jersey governor
Jerusalem Post Gottheimer, 49, is a moderate, pro-Israel Democrat who was just elected to his fifth term representing New Jersey’s 5th Congressional District, which spans the heavily Jewish Bergen County. https://www.jpost.com/american-politics/article-829344
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