• 11/17/2024

Eight people injured during protests in Abkhazia, one in hospital

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. At the moment, one person remains in one of the medical facilities under observation https://tass.com/world/1872881

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Kazakh companies supply electronic warfare equipment to Russia despite sanctions – The Insider

Pravda Ukraine Kazakh companies are aiding Russia in bypassing Western sanctions by supplying equipment used for developing electronic warfare systems (EW). Source: The Insider Details: It is reported that companies such as Askarlab, Dicosta Technologies, Panalem Technologies and Computer Services Ltd have been purchasing equipment from Europe, Asia and the US and subsequently delivering it…

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Norway to finance Ukrainian weapons production  – Ukraine’s defence minister

Pravda Ukraine Ukraine’s Defence Minister Rustem Umierov has said during his visit to Oslo that Norway would finance the production of Ukrainian weapons and equipment and discussed a new form of cooperation. Source: Rustem Umierov on Facebook; European Pravda Details: During a visit to Oslo, Ukraine’s defence minister agreed with Norwegian PM Jonas Gahr Støre…

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Robby Starbuck declared war on DEI. Trump’s win could add momentum.

Washington Post Tractor Supply, Lowe’s, Ford and other big companies altered some diversity, equity and inclusion policies after the conservative activist pressured them on X. https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2024/11/15/robby-starbuck-corporate-dei/

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IN BRIEF: Protesters storm parliament building in Abkhazia

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Opposition members made several attempts to break into the parliament building and managed to enter the square in front of parliament https://tass.com/world/1872869

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Ukraine’s Urych and Vorokhta earn spot in UN’s Best Tourism Villages

Pravda Ukraine The villages of Urych and Vorokhta, located in Lviv and Ivano-Frankivsk oblasts of Ukraine respectively, have been included in the Best Tourism Villages list by the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO). Source: Lviv Oblast Council Details: The village of Urych is renowned for the Tustan fortress ruins, a unique site that attracts…

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Who are Trump’s picks for top White House jobs and where do they stand on China?

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. US president-elect Donald Trump starts filling his cabinet, and many chosen for key roles are known for tough stands on Beijing. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3286770/who-are-trumps-picks-top-white-house-jobs-and-where-do-they-stand-china?utm_source=rss_feed

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China’s jobs at foreign firms drop to 14-year low amid fears of further cuts

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The number of people employed by foreign companies in China fell 15 per cent last year, dipping below 10 million for first time since 2009. https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3286766/chinas-jobs-foreign-firms-drop-14-year-low-amid-fears-further-cuts?utm_source=rss_feed

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Credit card debt hit a record $1.17 trillion. It’s a red flag for budgets.

Washington Post Americans are putting more on plastic, a sign that household cash flow is shaky and spending is unsustainable. https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2024/11/15/credit-card-debt-new-record-trillion/

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TSMC Arizona to receive US$6.6 billion from Biden administration

Washington, Nov. 15 (CNA) The U.S. Department of Commerce said Friday that it will subsidize contract chipmaker TSMC Arizona US$6.6 billion to assist in its construction of three fabs in the state of Arizona. https://focustaiwan.tw/business/202411150015

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