Category: Nations
EU approves joint arms procurement, including for Ukraine, for first time in its history
Pravda Ukraine The European Union has approved funding for joint defence procurement by its member states for the first time in its history. This initiative envisages plans to purchase missiles and ammunition, with part of the supply intended for Ukraine. Source: European Pravda, citing the European Commission Details: EU funding will be allocated to five…
Read MoreKalashnikov concern trains first group of operators for Bars-Sarmat UAV unit
Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. The soldiers studied the hardware, including the drones’ electronics, internal systems and rules of operation https://tass.com/defense/1872499
Read MoreNegotiations on new European Commission stalled, December 1 deadline at risk — media
Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. The main issue is rooted in the European People’s Party’s disagreements with socialists and democrats https://tass.com/politics/1872497
Read More‘I pray for your people,’ says Pope Francis to families of hostages who visit Vatican
Jerusalem Post The delegation was led by the Hostage Family Forum, the Foreign Ministry, Israeli embassies in Rome and the Vatican, the government’s hostage unit, and the Defense Ministry. https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-829150
Read MoreChinese scientists modify tomatoes to make them ‘significantly sweeter’
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Glucose and fructose levels were 30 per cent higher after researchers removed two genes that regulate sugar content, according to study. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3286504/chinese-scientists-modify-tomatoes-make-them-significantly-sweeter?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreEuropean Commission agrees to allocate €4.1 billion to Ukraine under Ukraine Facility programme
Pravda Ukraine The European Commission has agreed to allocate €4.1 billion to Ukraine under the Ukraine Facility programme. Source: Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal Quote: “The European Commission gave a positive assessment of the reforms and noted that the government has fulfilled the necessary indicators to receive this tranche.” Details: He said that the…
Read MoreFor lame duck Joe Biden, an anticlimactic exit from the world stage
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Outgoing US president, who will give way to Donald Trump in two months, has little to no clout at upcoming global summits. https://www.scmp.com/news/us/us-elections/article/3286624/lame-duck-joe-biden-anticlimactic-exit-world-stage?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreIran doesn’t want war in Middle East but will respond to any hostile move — president
Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Masoud Pezeshkian also reiterated accusations against Israel of destabilizing the Middle East https://tass.com/world/1872495
Read MoreTrump to zero in on fragmenting BRICS, Ukraine to take back seat — expert
Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. According to the political scientist Boris Mezhuyev, in all likelihood attempts to replace the presidents of Brazil and Venezuela, and pit India, Russia and China against each other are coming https://tass.com/world/1872493
Read MoreFlights, trains, ferry services in Taiwan affected by Typhoon Usagi
Taipei, Nov. 14 (CNA) Taiwanese airlines, as well as train and ferry operators, will cancel services on Friday and Saturday, due to the approaching Typhoon Usagi, which is expected have the strongest impact on Taiwan on those two days. https://focustaiwan.tw/society/202411140034
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