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Taiwan headline news
Taipei, Jan. 18 (CNA) The lead stories in major Taiwan dailies on Saturday are as follows: https://focustaiwan.tw/society/202501180002
Read MoreBiden team resolves its final Title VI antisemitism and anti-Arab cases
Jerusalem Post Federal discrimination cases resolved at major schools as Biden’s term winds down. https://www.jpost.com/american-politics/article-838056
Read MoreHegseth backed by Louisiana Sen. Bill Cassidy to lead the Pentagon under Trump
Fox News Pete Hegseth has picked up another key vote for confirmation as President-elect Trump‘s secretary of defense. Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La., on Friday said he will vote to confirm Hegseth, an Army combat veteran whose nomination was under question because of his remarks questioning women’s roles in the military, sexual misconduct allegations, as well…
Read MoreReturn of refugees to Ukraine may harm economies of Eastern Europe, Reuters says
Pravda Ukraine The return of refugees to Ukraine after a peace deal with Russia is signed could lead to new economic challenges for Eastern European countries, mainly due to the outflow of Ukrainian workers, which could cause labour market shortages and increase inflation. Source: Reuters Details: Reuters reports that countries in Central and Eastern Europe,…
Read MoreMayor Eric Adams, President-elect Trump meet in Florida; Adams says they didn’t discuss his legal case
Fox News New York City Mayor Eric Adams and President-elect Trump met in Palm Beach, Florida, Friday, three days before Trump’s return to the White House. “President Trump and I had a productive conversation about New York’s needs and what’s best for our city and how the federal government can play a more helpful role…
Read MorePence planning to attend Trump’s inauguration, New York Times reports
Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-838054
Read MoreZakaria Zubeidi one of 735 terrorists to be released in hostage deal
Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-838053
Read MoreFormer Space Force commander nominated to serve as Air Force undersecretary: President-elect Donald Trump
Fox News A former fighter pilot will serve as the next United States Undersecretary of the Air Force, President-elect Donald Trump announced Friday night. Lt. Col. Matthew Lohmeier, a former U.S. Space Force commander, appeared on Fox News to discuss military readiness in July, after claiming he was fired for criticizing the “Marxist” DEI complex.…
Read MoreWhite House reveals Biden’s final list of clemency for nearly 2,5000 people, setting new presidential record
Fox News President Biden’s final list of commutations was released Friday afternoon, laying out the names and registration numbers of nearly 2,500 inmates whose sentences were reduced by the president’s action. This latest round of commutations cements Biden’s spot as the president with the largest number of pardons and commutations granted to individuals. The people…
Read MoreDrivers of China’s science and tech goals revealed as US rivalry intensifies
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Policy meeting led by Vice-Premier Ding Xuexiang unveils China’s tech leadership team, with observer noting focus on military-civil fusion. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3295270/drivers-chinas-science-and-tech-goals-revealed-us-rivalry-intensifies?utm_source=rss_feed
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