Category: World News
Trump win leaves Russia jubilant and Europe putting on a brave face
Washington Post Israel and Ukraine’s leaders were among the first to congratulate Trump, even before most outlets had called his victory. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/11/06/us-elections-global-reaction-trump-win/
Read MoreLive Updates: Israelis Protest Firing of Defense Minister
New York Times Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s dismissal of Yoav Gallant was seen as a risky step as Israel fights wars on two fronts. Opposition leaders said the move put national security at risk. https://www.nytimes.com/live/2024/11/06/world/israel-gaza-iran-lebanon
Read MoreWhat Trump’s win means for the world’s most pressing problems
Washington Post Republican Donald Trump will face immediate challenges as the Israel-Gaza and Russia-Ukraine wars rage. What his election means for NATO, aid, trade and more. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/11/06/trump-presidency-global-impact-us-election-winner/
Read MoreWorld leaders react to Trump victory ‘on history’s greatest comeback’
Fox News JERUSALEM—Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was one of the first world leaders to congratulate former President Donald Trump on his stunning political comeback victory on Wednesday. Netanyahu, who is leading a seven-front existential war against Iran’s regime and its proxies, wrote on X, “Dear Donald and Melania Trump, Congratulations on history’s greatest comeback!…
Read MoreUkraine says forces clash with North Korean troops for first time
Washington Post Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky implored his Western allies to take action over Russia’s use of North Korean troops in the war. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/11/06/ukraine-north-korea-troops-clash-russia/
Read MoreLebanese first responders say they are being targeted by Israeli strikes
Washington Post At least 178 Lebanese emergency workers have been killed in Israeli attacks since last October. Three-quarters of the deaths have occurred in the past six weeks. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/11/06/israel-attack-lebanon-strikes-war/
Read MoreWhat this U.S. election showed the world about America
Washington Post Harris and her allies cast Trump as unprecedented, fascistic threat. Trump, meanwhile, stewed in the same angry ultranationalism that powered his earlier presidential bids. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/11/05/us-election-world-america-trumpism/
Read MoreUkraine and North Korean troops clash for first time, Zelenskyy warns of escalation
Fox News Ukraine has engaged militarily for the first time with South Korean troops that were deployed to support Russia in its ongoing war with its neighbor, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Tuesday in a nightly address. Zelenskyy did not go into detail about the engagement but warned of what he says is Russia’s intention to…
Read MoreHow the U.S. election process differs from others around the world
Washington Post The decentralized system of election management in the United States has few parallels. But results in many countries can take time to finalize. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/11/05/us-election-process-differences-count/
Read MoreNetanyahu ousts defense minister, political rival and fierce war critic
Washington Post Yoav Gallant clashed with Netanyahu over his handling of the war in Gaza and, more recently, over the enlistment of the ultra-Orthdox in the Israeli military. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/11/05/netanyahu-gallant-defense-minister-idf-gaza-lebanon/
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