• 11/20/2024

On Migration, Europe Warms to Ideas Once Seen as Fringe

New York Times As in the United States, a decline in the numbers of migrants crossing borders has not stopped anti-migrant sentiments from gaining ground. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/18/world/europe/europe-migration-shift.html

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As number of Chinese students in US keeps falling, Indians move to top of list

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Shift in rankings comes as US officials signal a preference for Indians in certain fields because of national security concerns. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/3286834/number-chinese-students-us-keeps-falling-indians-move-top-list?utm_source=rss_feed

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Global climate expert Chen Deliang returns to China after decades in Europe

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences Fellow has joined Tsinghua University’s earth system science department. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3286997/global-climate-expert-chen-deliang-returns-china-after-decades-europe?utm_source=rss_feed

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Two people killed in Russian attack on Nikopol in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast

Pravda Ukraine A 58-year-old man and a 62-year-old woman have been killed in a Russian attack on Nikopol. Source: Serhii Lysak, Head of Dnipropetrovsk Oblast Military Administration, on Telegram Details: Lysak reported that those injured are in satisfactory condition and their lives are not in danger. Quote: Throughout the day, the Russians attacked the Nikopol…

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Top global bankers gather in Hong Kong for summit as regulators promise more reforms

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Chinese Vice-Premier He Lifeng, who is bringing a huge delegation, will deliver a keynote speech. https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3287001/chinas-top-regulators-promise-more-market-reforms-hong-kong-linchpin-role?utm_source=rss_feed

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Rape crisis centers get 55,000 complaints in 2023

Jerusalem Post Israel’s rape crisis centers report 81% of sex offense cases closed without indictment in 2023, with most victims being minors attacked by people they knew. https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/crime-in-israel/article-829564

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Hong Kong gov’t defends custody of jailed media tycoon Jimmy Lai amid claims of ‘unlawful’ detention

Hong Kong Free Press A team of foreign lawyers who criticised the “unlawful” detention of jailed media tycoon Jimmy Lai had acted “completely contrary” to the ethics demanded of the profession, the Hong Kong government has said. Jimmy Lai being transferred onto a Correctional Services vehicle on February 1, 2021. Photo: Studio Incendo. Hong Kong’s…

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Trump’s national security advisor pick Waltz touts Taiwan’s importance

New York, Nov. 17 (CNA) U.S. House Representative Mike Waltz, nominated by President-elect Donald Trump to be national security advisor in his upcoming administration, recently emphasized the importance of Taiwan in advanced chip production and global trade. https://focustaiwan.tw/politics/202411180006

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Russia claims massive drone attack

Pravda Ukraine The Russian military reported that 59 aircraft-type drones attacked targets in Russia on Monday night. Source: Russian Defence Ministry Details: The Russians reported that all drones were allegedly destroyed. Quote: “Regular air defence systems destroyed 59 Ukrainian UAVs. Two UAVs were destroyed over the territory of Moscow Oblast, 45 UAVs were destroyed over…

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Singapore’s ruling PAP at 70, Cantopop classic The Bund: 5 weekend reads you missed

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. From Singapore’s PAP turning 70 to a look back at Cantopop classic The Bund, here are five stories you may have missed over the weekend. https://www.scmp.com/news/world/article/3286896/singapores-ruling-pap-70-cantopop-classic-bund-5-weekend-reads-you-missed?utm_source=rss_feed

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