Category: Nations
Russia wants to regain Kursk Oblast back before talks start – WP
Pravda Ukraine Ukrainian forces are resisting a strong Russian counteroffensive in Russia’s Kursk Oblast, as Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin aims to reclaim Russian territory before any potential negotiations can occur. Source: The Washington Post (WP) Details: The newspaper reports that the struggle for control over Kursk Oblast has intensified in recent days, as the Kremlin,…
Read MoreBiden awkwardly stands in back of APEC photo with China’s Xi Jinping front and center
Fox News President Biden awkwardly stood in the back corner of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) family photo on Saturday, as other prominent world leaders were spotted front and center. Chinese Premier Xi Jinping was placed in the front-center of the photo, next to Peruvian president Dina Boluarte. Boluarte hosted the world leaders in Lima…
Read MoreXi tells Biden he’s ‘ready to work’ with Trump, but warns against US-China decoupling
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. In what is likely the last meeting between the two men, Xi said that ‘Only solidarity and cooperation can help humanity’ in these hard times. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3286893/xi-tells-biden-hes-ready-work-trump-warns-against-us-china-decoupling?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreTexas Judge Finds Death Row Inmate Melissa Lucio Innocent In Daughter’s Death
New York Times In a court filing, the judge said the conviction of Melissa Lucio, whose scheduled execution in 2022 was halted, should be overturned. The state’s highest criminal court will now decide. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/16/us/melissa-lucio-texas-death-row-innocent.html
Read MoreXi Tells Biden China Is Ready to Work With Incoming Administration
Wall Street Journal The two leaders’ final sit-down, at a summit in Peru, is marked by uncertainty over Trump’s tariff threats. https://www.wsj.com/articles/xi-tells-biden-china-is-ready-to-work-with-incoming-administration-dd50f11c
Read MoreApec calls for enhanced free trade, climate action in final statement
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Leaders statement on comes despite deep skepticism on trade from incoming US president-elect Trump. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3286892/apec-calls-enhanced-free-trade-climate-action-final-statement?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreTrump picks Liberty Energy CEO Wright as Energy Secretary
Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. The post of US Energy Secretary is currently held by Jennifer Granholm https://tass.com/world/1873529
Read MoreRussian troops occupy Hryhorivka in Donetsk Oblast and advance near several other settlements – DeepState analysts
Pravda Ukraine Russian forces occupied the village of Hryhorivka in Donetsk Oblast on 16 November. Source: DeepState, a group of military analysts Details: In addition, the Russians advanced near the settlement of Berestky and in Nova Illinka and Dalnie in Donetsk Oblast. Ukrainian forces regained their positions in Makarivka in Donetsk Oblast. Support UP or…
Read MoreClean energy, reform of WTO, AI’s potential: outcome declaration of APEC summit
Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. The participants intend to contribute to streamlining international trade producers and plan to continue working on the reform of the World Trade Organization, the declaration says https://tass.com/world/1873527
Read MoreTrump lawyer William Owen Scharf picked for ‘crucial’ White House assistant role
Fox News President-elect Trump announced that William Owen Scharf, one of his lawyers, will serve as assistant to the president and staff secretary in the upcoming administration. “I am pleased to announce that William Owen Scharf will serve as Assistant to the President and White House Staff Secretary,” Trump’s statement read. “Will is a highly…
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