Category: World News
For the first time, Hong Kong imprisons a journalist for ‘sedition’
Washington Post The Stand News editors are the first journalists to be convicted of sedition in Hong Kong as China seeks to crush dissent and remake the city in its image. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/09/26/hong-kong-stand-news-editor-prison/
Read MoreLive Updates: U.S. Pushes Cease-Fire in Lebanon as Netanyahu Says Israel Will Fight On
New York Times The Israeli leader was heading to New York for talks. He did not comment on the proposal to pause fighting with Hezbollah, but instructed Israeli forces to battle the Lebanese militia “with full force.” https://www.nytimes.com/live/2024/09/26/world/israel-lebanon-hezbollah-hamas
Read MoreUkraine’s winter energy woes expected to weigh heavily on a tired people
Washington Post Russian strikes against the power sector will deeply impact Ukrainians’ already battered morale, after some 2½ years of war and recent battlefield setbacks. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/09/26/ukraine-power-energy-sector-winter/
Read MoreWho is in the running to be Japan’s next prime minister?
Washington Post Whoever the Liberal Democratic Party chooses, they will have to handle graft, the economy — and maybe Donald Trump. Here’s what to know about the contenders. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/09/26/japan-new-prime-minister-liberal-democratic-party/
Read MoreLive updates: U.S., others propose Israel-Hezbollah cease-fire; Israel readies Lebanon incursion
Washington Post Biden administration officials said they hoped talks over a longer-term agreement in Lebanon could renew cease-fire and hostage release negotiations in Gaza. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/09/26/israel-lebanon-hezbollah-hamas-war-news-gaza/
Read MoreFrance says it is working with U.S. on Israel, Hezbollah cease-fire deal
Washington Post French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot said he is heading to Beirut this week to continue to work on the deal https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/09/25/france-says-it-is-working-with-us-israel-hezbollah-cease-fire-deal/
Read MorePutin lowers threshold for nuclear response as Biden administration pledges new funding to Ukraine
Fox News In a pointed warning to the West, Russian President Vladimir Putin said any nation’s conventional attack on Russia supported by a nuclear power will be considered a joint attack on his country. Putin’s announcement came as the Biden administration announced $375 million in additional security assistance to Ukraine, including air-to-ground weapons, munitions for…
Read MoreJapan destroyer passes through Taiwan Strait for first time, newspaper reports
Fox News Japan’s Self Defense Force patrolled the Taiwan Strait on Wednesday for the first time in an attempt to send a message to China, the Yomiuri newspaper, reported citing multiple government sources. JAPAN SAYS RUSSIAN PATROL AIRCRAFT VIOLATED ITS AIRSPACE, RESPONDS BY FIRING FLARES SDF destroyer Sazanami entered the waters from the East China…
Read MoreIsrael calls up reservists, telling troops to prepare for Lebanon incursion
Washington Post The moves set off a diplomatic scramble as Hezbollah fired a ballistic missile at Tel Aviv and Israeli strikes killed more people in Lebanon, officials said. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/09/25/israel-reservists-lebanon-hebzollah/
Read MoreBiden administration divided over Israel’s escalation against Hezbollah
Washington Post As fears of a wider Middle East war grow, some U.S. officials see Israel’s bombardment as reckless, while others are cautiously supportive. https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/2024/09/25/us-israel-lebanon-hezbollah-war/
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