If Democrats Attack Trump’s Rich Pals as ‘Oligarchs,’ Will It Stick?
New York Times Some Democrats see Elon Musk as an ideal foil. But not everyone agrees. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/17/us/politics/democrats-trump-oligarchy-biden.html
Read MoreJensen Huang touts collaboration with TSMC in robotics, self-driving cars
Taipei, Jan. 18 (CNA) Jensen Huang (黃仁勳), CEO of American artificial intelligence (AI) chip designer Nvidia Corp., said Saturday that his company and TSMC are jointly creating new opportunities in areas such as robotics and self-driving cars. https://focustaiwan.tw/sci-tech/202501180013
Read MoreUkraine’s Defence Ministry denies rift between minister and procurement agency chief, stressing professional criteria
Pravda Ukraine Ukraine’s Defence Ministry has emphasised that all official interactions within its structure are strictly professional, stating that Defence Minister Rustem Umierov’s working relationships with department heads, including the Defence Procurement Agency director, are not influenced by personal matters. Source: press service for Ukraine’s Ministry of Defence in a comment to Ukrainska Pravda Details:…
Read MoreRussian diplomat slams Ukraine-UK agreement as Kiev’s PR stunt
Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. She recalled that the document covers various spheres, including trade, science, energy and others https://tass.com/politics/1901195
Read MoreTwo people killed in Russian mortar attack on Beryslav in Kherson Oblast
Pravda Ukraine A man and a woman were killed in a Russian attack on the settlement of Beryslav in Kherson Oblast on the afternoon of Saturday, 18 January. Source: Oleksandr Prokudin, Head of Kherson Oblast Military Administration, on Telegram Quote: “The invading army bombarded the settlement with a mortar this afternoon. The attack resulted in…
Read MoreHHS cuts off funding for EcoHealth Alliance in light of COVID Committee evidence
Fox News The US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) debarred EcoHealth Alliance Inc. and its former President Dr. Peter Daszak, formally blocking both the firm and the doctor from receiving federal funds for five years. EcoHealth allegedly failed to report dangerous gain-of-function experiments to the government, which eventually led to the debarment. In…
Read MoreYemeni forces target Israeli war ministry with ballistic missile
Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Yemeni Armed Forces have targeted the premises of the Israeli ministry of military affairs deep inside the Israeli-occupied territories for the second time in less than a week. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/01/18/741139/Yemeni-forces-target-Israeli-war-ministry-with-ballistic-missile-for-2nd-time-in-less-than-week
Read MoreIran-Russia strategic partnership cornerstone of shift toward new world order
Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Iran and Russia have long shared close ties, but their evolving alliance is now reshaping regional geopolitics and creating a stronghold for nations that seek a new democratic world order. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/01/18/741152/iran-russia-strategic-partnership-cornerstone-shift-toward-new-world-order
Read MoreKiev’s attack on TurkStream jeopardizes Europe’s energy security — top Hungarian diplomat
Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. He said that in 2024 his country had received 7.6 billion cubic meters of Russian gas via this pipeline via Turkey, Bulgaria, and Serbia https://tass.com/world/1901193
Read MoreIndonesia may need US$6 billion more to expand free lunch programme
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. President Prabowo Subianto’s free lunch programme is a result of a campaign promise to improve health, education, and grow the economy. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3295340/indonesia-may-need-us6-billion-more-expand-free-lunch-programme?utm_source=rss_feed
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