Category: Nations
German opposition criticises Scholz for “showing weakness” towards Putin
Pravda Ukraine Jürgen Hardt, a member of the Christian Democratic Union/Christian Social Union (CDU/CSU) opposition bloc in Germany, has criticised Chancellor Olaf Scholz for calling Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin. Source: Tagesschau, citing Hardt, as reported by European Pravda Details: Hardt believes that Putin will perceive Scholz’s move “as a sign of weakness, not strength”. He…
Read MoreSocial media skits encourage Americans to sip Chinese tea
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. American fan of Chinese crosstalk comedy finds that cultural connection helps attract customers to online teahouse. https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3286756/social-media-skits-encourage-americans-sip-chinese-tea?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreMainland China frees Taiwanese fishing boat and skipper held near Quemoy in July
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Beijing’s Taiwan Affairs Office says the boat and its captain were released after penalties, as Taiwanese media reports a fine was imposed. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3286873/mainland-china-frees-taiwanese-fishing-boat-and-skipper-held-near-quemoy-july?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreRussian troops liberate DPR’s Leninskoye, Makarovka
Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Russian army hits Ukrainian energy facilities https://tass.com/defense/1873401
Read MoreEstonia sends new military aid package to Ukraine
Pravda Ukraine The Estonian government has approved Defence Minister Hanno Pevkur’s proposal to send a new military aid package to Ukraine. Source: European Pravda, citing Estonian Defence Ministry Details: The aid package will be drawn from the reserves of the Estonian Defence Forces, tailored to meet Ukraine’s needs while ensuring Estonia’s defence capabilities remain intact. …
Read MoreElon Musk’s SpaceX all but owns the market for U.S. government launches
Washington Post SpaceX is on a trajectory to remain the most dominant player in space launches for years to come as it makes strides with its heavy-duty Starship rocket program. https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2024/11/16/elon-musk-spacex-starship-nasa-defense/
Read MoreThe 6 Republican senators who could sink a Trump nomination
Fox News President-elect Trump is rounding out his administration with cabinet nominations, but their confirmation ultimately relies on support from linchpins in the Senate who could be skeptical of his appointees. While the incoming president has the power to appoint members to his Cabinet, it is ultimately up to Congress to have the final say…
Read More10 programs that could be on the ‘government efficiency’ chopping block
Washington Post Vivek Ramaswamy, Elon Musk’s partner at Donald Trump’s planned spending panel, suggested defunding programs that Congress no longer authorizes. Here are some of those. https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2024/11/16/trump-musk-ramaswamy-doge-program/
Read MoreNational Guard publishes video of destruction of US$10m Russian air defence system
Pravda Ukraine The UAV strike unit of the 27th Pechersk Brigade of the National Guard has successfully destroyed a costly Russian Buk-M1 surface-to-air missile system. Source: Ukraine’s Internal Affairs Ministry Details: The National Guard revealed that the Russian air defence system was detected during reconnaissance operations “in one of the most active sectors of the…
Read MoreIran denies its UN envoy met with Elon Musk in New York – foreign ministry
Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-829365
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