Category: World News
9/11 plea deals can proceed despite Pentagon intervention, judge says
Washington Post A judge’s decision to allow plea deals in three 9/11 cases sets up confrontation with Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, who opposes the Guantanamo court ruling. https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/2024/11/08/guantanamo-plea-deal-austin-pentagon/
Read MoreU.S. will send contractors to Ukraine to help fix its weapons
Washington Post U.S.-made F-16 fighter jets and Patriot air-defense systems are among the equipment in Ukraine requiring defense contractor support, the Pentagon said. https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/2024/11/08/us-contractors-ukraine/
Read MoreElon Musk joins Donald Trump in ‘very good call’ with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy
Fox News A senior Ukrainian official confirmed to Fox News that Elon Musk joined a Trump-Zelenskyy call on Wednesday in which President Zelenskyy congratulated the president-elect on his win. “It was a very good call. Our work continues,” said the Ukrainian official to Fox News. ELON MUSK REVEALS HIS POLITICAL PAC’S FUTURE AMID TIGHT PRESIDENTIAL…
Read MoreCAUGHT ON CAMERA: Turkish leaders brawl at council meeting over the cost of Republic Day
Fox News A meeting among Turkish officials erupted into a brawl as tensions flared amid disagreements over the cost of celebrations to honor the creation of the country, during a period of economic hardship. The Ankara Metropolitan Municipality Council allocated 69 million Turkish lira, the equivalent of $2 million, for a concert featuring singer Ebru…
Read MoreElon Musk joins Trump’s call with Ukraine’s Zelensky
Washington Post Elon Musk’s involvement in the conversation between Trump and Zelensky is the latest sign he intends to play a prominent role in the next U.S. administration. https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/11/08/elon-musk-trump-zelensky-call/
Read MoreMounting Russian strikes hit Ukraine with casualties across the country
Washington Post At least 14 were killed and a 100 injured in the attacks around the country that also left the building where a European ambassador lives in flames. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/11/08/ukraine-strikes-drones-glide-bombs-kyiv-zaporizhzhia/
Read MorePrince William says he had his ‘hardest year’ after family cancer diagnoses
Washington Post The prince has opened up about coping with the illnesses of his wife, Catherine, the Princess of Wales, and his father, King Charles, who is still undergoing treatment. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/11/08/prince-william-family-cancer-charles-catherine/
Read MoreWaiting for the North Koreans on the battlefields of the Ukraine war
Washington Post Amid reports that Pyongyang’s troops are on the front lines, speculation is rampant among Ukrainian troops about when the first large-scale clashes will happen. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/11/08/ukraine-north-korea-kursk-soldiers/
Read MoreNetanyahu asks Dutch leader for increased security after attacks, IDF plans rescue mission in Amsterdam
Fox News Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Friday asked his counterpart in the Netherlands to provide more security for Israelis after fans of the Maccabi Tel Aviv FC soccer team were attacked on Thursday by anti-Israel protesters. Additionally, the Israeli Defense Forces said it would “immediately deploy a rescue mission” to Amsterdam led by the…
Read MoreWill Musk Influence Trump on Climate Change and Electric Vehicles?
New York Times The Tesla billionaire is a key figure in the president-elect’s orbit. One question is whether his views on climate and clean energy will have any sway. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/08/climate/elon-musk-trump-tesla.html
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