• 11/29/2024

The returning threat: How the IDF disabled Hezbollah’s ability to re-arm

Jerusalem Post It’s possible the war will start up again, but regardless of what happens, taking out this key Hezbollah capability was a critical play. https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/defense-news/article-831170

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Kiev can only produce ‘dirty bomb,’ Russia to give appropriate response — Putin

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. “Of course, it’s possible to produce something dirty – the so-called ‘dirty bomb’ – using waste from nuclear power plants,” the Russian leader emphasized https://tass.com/politics/1879231

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Government to mull mental health leave for public servants

Taipei, Nov. 28 (CNA) The government is considering the introduction of mental health leave for public servants, Deputy Health Minister Lin Ching-yi (林靜儀) said Thursday, after the suicide of an employee at the Ministry of Labor (MOL) earlier this month sparked concerns about workplace bullying in government agencies. https://focustaiwan.tw/society/202411280020

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Mexico scrambles to reassure Chinese investors amid Trump tariff threats

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Many in China are worried that Mexico will cave to US pressure to clamp down on Chinese-funded factories. https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3288524/mexico-scrambles-reassure-chinese-investors-amid-trump-tariff-threats?utm_source=rss_feed

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Linda McMahon Was Questioned About WWE in Previous Connecticut Education Role

New York Times Linda McMahon, whose résumé mainly rests on running World Wrestling Entertainment, has faced questions for years over whether she is suitable for important education posts. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/28/us/linda-mcmahon-education-wrestling-wwe.html

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San Jose State’s Opponent Boycotts Game Over Transgender Player. Again.

New York Times The women’s volleyball team at the center of a national debate over gender and sports advanced to the conference championship after Boise State refused to play. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/28/us/transgender-san-jose-boise-volleyball.html

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Why Slovakia’s pro-Russian coalition under threat and how it might affect Ukraine

Pravda Ukraine https://www.eurointegration.com.ua/eng/news/2024/11/28/7199396/

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Abkhazia Sets February Presidential Election After Mass Protests

Moscow Times Former president Aslan Bzhania stepped down last week to “maintain stability and constitutional order” following negotiations with opposition leaders. https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2024/11/28/abkhazia-sets-february-presidential-election-after-mass-protests-a87156

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Russia hopes for further development of relations with Afghanistan — Putin

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. The fact that the situation in Afghanistan is stabilizing cannot be ignored, the Russian president noted https://tass.com/politics/1879209

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