• 11/16/2024

Ben & Jerry’s sues parent company Unilever over Gaza advocacy muzzle

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Ice cream brand Ben & Jerry’s files a lawsuit against parent company Unilever over the latter’s attempts to silence its support for a ceasefire in Gaza. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2024/11/15/737258/Ben–Jerry-sues-parent-company-Unilever-for-silencing-it-over-pro-Palestine-stance

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Keep China in focus, analysts warn, as Malaysia and Philippines butt heads over sea claims

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Analysts urge Asean to prioritise unity over China amid escalating maritime disputes, and Malaysia’s protest over Philippine laws affecting Sabah’s boundaries. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3286720/keep-china-focus-analysts-warn-malaysia-and-philippines-butt-heads-over-sea-claims?utm_source=rss_feed

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Major Chinese bank begins blocking yuan transfers to Russia from “friendly” countries – media

Pravda Ukraine Bank of China, the fourth largest bank in China, has begun to increasingly block yuan transactions from countries that Russia uses to procure goods.  Source: RBC with reference to business representatives, lawyers and consultants, as reported by The Moscow Times Details: Recently, a company from the United Arab Emirates was unable to transfer…

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South Korea opposition leader gets suspended jail term for violating election law

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Lee Jae-myung said he would appeal the ruling, which is ‘difficult to accept’. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3286718/south-korea-opposition-leader-gets-suspended-jail-term-violating-election-law?utm_source=rss_feed

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China uses resupply of Philippine warship to call for Manila’s help managing shoal dispute

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. While Philippine military says ‘there were no untoward incidents during the mission’, it disputes Beijing’s account of Sierra Madre deal. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3286716/china-uses-resupply-philippine-warship-call-manilas-help-managing-shoal-dispute?utm_source=rss_feed

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Why North Korea Is Building Drones

New York Times Analysts say the low-cost weapons are attractive to Mr. Kim, who is intent on modernizing North Korea’s military. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/15/world/asia/north-korea-drones.html

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Musk says Trump, himself have public mandate for change

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. US President-elect Donald Trump announced earlier that Musk and businessman Vivek Ramaswamy would lead the Department of Government Efficiency in his new administration https://tass.com/world/1872653

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Taiwan’s envoy holds talks with Blinken on APEC sidelines

Lima, Peru, Nov. 14 (CNA) Taiwan’s envoy to the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) annual summit Lin Hsin-i (林信義) and outgoing United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken held talks in Lima, Peru on Thursday ahead of the bloc’s Economic Leaders’ Meeting. https://focustaiwan.tw/politics/202411150011

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Ukrainian air defences destroy 25 Russian drones and one missile overnight

Pravda Ukraine Russian forces attacked Odesa Oblast with two Kh-59/69 air-to-surface missiles and also targeted the whole of Ukraine with 29 Shahed loitering munitions on the night of 14-15 November. Ukrainian air defence units have destroyed one missile and 25 drones. Source: Ukraine’s Air Force on Telegram Quote from the Air Force: “A Kh-59/69 air-to-surface…

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IDF destroys Hezbollah Radwan command centers during Lebanon strikes

Jerusalem Post In addition to the Radwan command center, the IDF also noted that it had conducted targeted operations in southern Lebanon since Thursday. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-829256

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