World News – Page 220 – Prologue Journal

As Trump Looms, Biden Makes a Last-Ditch Pitch to Global Leaders

New York Times The president approved Ukraine’s use of long-range missiles inside Russia, but that decision, among others, may soon be reversed. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/18/world/biden-g20-trump.html

Pope calls for investigation on whether genocide is taking place in Gaza

Washington Post While Pope Francis has criticized the war before, this is the first time he has publicly suggested an investigation, according to excerpts from a new book. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/11/18/pope-francis-gaza-genocide-israel/

Biden approves Ukraine’s use of long-range U.S. weapons inside Russia, reversing policy

Washington Post The Biden administration will allow Kyiv “limited” use of the ATACMS long-range missile system to strike enemy positions in Kursk, a significant reversal of U.S. policy. https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/2024/11/17/ukraine-russia-north-korea-atacms/

Zelenskyy: Russia using Iranian weapons in ‘massive’ attack targeting energy infrastructure

Fox News Russian forces launched hundreds of drones and missiles targeting Ukraine’s energy and power plant infrastructure on Sunday. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the attack included at least 120 missiles and 90 drones, including Iranian-made Shahed drones. Ukrainian officials say it was the largest long-range attack from Russia in at least three months. “The…

Iran hawks will hold less sway in Trump’s new government

Washington Post Republicans are split over how aggressive the next Trump administration should be toward Tehran as the president-elect pursues an America-first foreign policy. https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/2024/11/17/trump-iran-republicans/

Russia launches more than 200 missiles and drones at Ukraine

Washington Post The attack damaged energy infrastructure and killed at least two people just ahead of the 1,000-day mark since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/11/17/russia-ukraine-war-missile-drone-attack-energy/

Live Briefing: 70 killed in Israeli airstrikes on north Gaza, Health Ministry says

Washington Post Israel has intensified military operations in north Gaza, saying it is to stop Hamas from regrouping. U.N. and aid officials warn of a humanitarian collapse. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/11/17/israel-war-news-hamas-gaza-palestine/

Barnard’s Star Finally Has a Planet, and Possibly More

New York Times For a century, exoplanet hunters have “discovered” planets around a nearby star, only to retract the claims. But the latest find is for real. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/17/science/space/barnards-star-planets.html

Mexican president might be changing view on US as Trump win sends warning to ruling socialists

Fox News Mexico City – President Claudia Sheinbaum’s administration is considering adjusting certain policies in response to the anticipated challenges posed by President-elect Trump’s return to office, seeking to safeguard Mexico’s economic interests, and manage immigration effectively. Fearing that measures from the coming Trump administration might be harmful to Mexico, Claudia Sheinbaum and other officials…

In a meeting with Biden, China’s Xi cautions US to ‘make the wise choice’ to keep relations stable

Fox News China’s leader Xi Jinping met for the last time with President Biden on Saturday, but was already looking ahead to President-elect Donald Trump and his “America first” policies, saying Beijing “is ready to work with a new U.S. administration.” During their talks on the sidelines of the annual Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in…