• 11/16/2024

World Fears a Wider Trade War. Malaysia Sees an Opportunity.

New York Times In a new era for global trade in which Donald J. Trump has promised tariffs, Malaysia and Singapore are finalizing a deal for greater economic integration. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/15/business/malaysia-singapore-china-trade.html

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Trump and the Israeli right resume their embrace

Washington Post Right-wing Israelis have embraced fresh Trump appointees like Mike Huckabee and Elise Stefanik, foreshadowing a closer U.S.-Israeli relationship. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/11/15/trump-israel-right-wing/

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Russian air defenses destroy 51 Ukrainian drones overnight

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Krasnodar Region Governor Veniamin Kondratyev said two municipalities in the region – the town of Krymsk and the Krasnoarmeisky district – came under attack https://tass.com/defense/1872637

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PREVIEW: Russia’s national football team to play its first-ever game against Brunei

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Based on the FIFA rankings, the team of Brunei will be Russia’s weakest opposent ever https://tass.com/sports/1872635

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Russia will face significant economic challenges in 2025 – ISW

Pravda Ukraine Analysts at the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) have indicated that Russia’s economy is likely to face significant challenges due to the war in Ukraine and Western sanctions. Source: ISW Details: The Kremlin’s economic policies suggest that Russia may encounter substantial economic difficulties in 2025 and that Kremlin ruler Vladimir Putin…

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Hong Kong consumer watchdog receives 529 complaints in 10 months from disgruntled concertgoers

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Denial of refunds, unclear arrangements for meeting performers and obstructed views among cases received by Consumer Council. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3286681/hong-kong-consumer-watchdog-receives-529-complaints-10-months-regarding-concerts?utm_source=rss_feed

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China reels from deadly Zhuhai car attack, Trump’s Taiwan demands: SCMP’s 7 highlights

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. From Chinese firms eyeing Malaysia to Hong Kong jailing a man for raping a domestic helper, here are highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting. https://www.scmp.com/news/world/article/3286647/china-reels-deadly-zhuhai-car-attack-trumps-taiwan-demands-scmps-7-highlights?utm_source=rss_feed

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China reels from deadly Zhuhai car attack, Trump’s Taiwan demands: SCMP’s 7 highlights

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. From Chinese firms eyeing Malaysia to Hong Kong jailing a man for raping a domestic helper, here are highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting. https://www.scmp.com/news/world/article/3286647/china-reels-deadly-zhuhai-car-attack-trumps-taiwan-demands-scmps-7-highlights?utm_source=rss_feed

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Security of Europe, Indo-Pacific ‘inseparable’: Lai

Taipei, Nov. 15 (CNA) President Lai Ching-te (賴清德) highlighted Friday how closely Europe and the Indo-Pacific are tied together, especially with autocracy on the rise. https://focustaiwan.tw/politics/202411150006

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Gagauzian public figure sees possibility of early parliamentary polls in Moldova

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Mihail Vlah told TASS in an interview that the ruling Party of Action and Solidarity ‘has started urgent preparations’ https://tass.com/world/1872631

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