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The Hill | Policy – International
- Trump victory casts uncertainty over Ukraine’s future
President-elect Trump’s stunning political comeback, capped by his victory over Vice President Harris this week, has sparked unease over Ukraine’s future and how the incoming Republican administration will handle the war against Russia. Trump has pledged to end the war in Ukraine before the inauguration on Jan. 20, but he has offered few details about...
- Abandon Harris campaign: 'A Trump presidency didn’t have to be inevitable'
The “Abandon Harris” campaign argued Wednesday that former President Trump's electoral victory "didn't have to be inevitable." “The truth is, a Trump presidency didn’t have to be inevitable. Democrats had every opportunity to win this election with ease,” the group, which urged voters to protest Vice President Harris due to the war in Gaza, said...
- Rubio: US entering era of 'pragmatic foreign policy' with Trump win
Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.), the ranking member of the Senate Intelligence Committee, said early Wednesday that the U.S. is entering a period of “pragmatic foreign policy,” following former President Trump’s victory in the presidential election. Rubio, in an interview on CNN, said the U.S. needs to be “very pragmatic and wise in how we invest...
- Zelensky congratulates Trump, noting commitment to 'peace through strength' approach
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky offered former President Trump his congratulations Wednesday, after Trump was projected to win the 2024 presidential election. “Congratulations to @realDonaldTrump on his impressive election victory! I recall our great meeting with President Trump back in September, when we discussed in detail the Ukraine-U.S. strategic partnership, the Victory Plan, and ways to...
- Putin has no plans to congratulate Trump, Kremlin says
Russian President Vladimir Putin has no plans to congratulate former President Trump on his election night victory, the Kremlin said Wednesday amid speculation the Republican president-elect will have closer relations with Moscow. Kremlin press secretary Dmitry Peskov said at a Wednesday briefing that he was not aware of any plans to congratulate Trump and made...
The Hill | Regulation – International
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- "These Are Not Good People" - Trump Derangement Is The Stupidest Political Phenomenon Of Our Lifetime
"These Are Not Good People" - Trump Derangement Is The Stupidest Political Phenomenon Of Our Lifetime Authored by Chris Bray via 'Tell Me How This Ends' substack, Trump Derangement is the Stupidest Political Phenomenon of My Lifetime, and Its Idiot Propagators Need to be Shoved Into a Forgotten Corner of […]
- Hurricane Rafael Revs Up To Cat. 2 As Gulf Oil Rigs In Crosshairs
Hurricane Rafael Revs Up To Cat. 2 As Gulf Oil Rigs In Crosshairs Hurricane Rafael intensified to a Category 2 storm on Wednesday morning and may reach Cat. 3 strength on the five-step Saffir-Simpson scale by evening. Rafael's cone of uncertainty shifted further west than previous forecasts (read: […]
- Goodbye Middle Class: Half Of All American Workers Make Less Than $43,222.81 A Year
Goodbye Middle Class: Half Of All American Workers Make Less Than $43,222.81 A Year Authored by Michael Snyder via The Economic Collapse blog, It is that time of the year again. The Social Security Administration has finally released the final wage statistics for 2023, and they are quite sobering. […]
- Middle East At War: How Are Regional Leaders Reacting To Trump's Victory?
Middle East At War: How Are Regional Leaders Reacting To Trump's Victory? The Middle East remains on edge, and Israel is still at war on multiple fronts - in Gaza, and in Lebanon, and with the Houthis in the Red Sea region and Yemen. Iran is still threatening to retaliate against Israel, and Iraqi […]
- Watch: Kamala Harris Gives Concession Speech
Watch: Kamala Harris Gives Concession Speech After speaking with President-Elect Donald Trump earlier in the day, and after ghosting thousands of supporters last night who showed up for her at Howard, Kamala Harris is giving a concession speech. Watch: * * * Vice President Kamala Harris has […]
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Sky News | World News
- Ireland's PM reveals planned date for general election
Ireland's prime minister has announced the planned date for a general election to be held this month.
- Ireland's election was a badly-kept secret - and there's a clear reason why it's been called
So the worst kept secret in Irish politics is finally out, and the people look set to head to the ballot boxes on 29 November.
- Who could be in Donald Trump's top team?
As the dust settles on Donald Trump's historic US election win, the president-elect will begin the process of choosing who will be in his administration for his second stint in the White House.
- Woman who claims Conor McGregor choked and raped her 'feared she wouldn't see daughter again'
A woman who has accused Conor McGregor of raping her in a hotel bedroom has told a civil court she feared she would never see her daughter again when the mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter was "choking" her.
- The lawyer who is now America's 'second lady'
Usha Vance is a lawyer, a Yale graduate, the Hindu daughter of Indian immigrants - and has just become the United States' "second lady".
The Guardian | World News
- Zimbabwe outlines plan to cull scores of elephants to feed people after drought
Culling after severe drought wiped out crops across region is also part of effort to decongest country’s parksZimbabwean authorities have set out plans to cull 200 elephants to feed communities facing acute hunger amid the worst drought in four decades.The El Niño-induced drought has wiped out crops across southern Africa, affecting 68 million […]
- Zimbabwe orders cull of 200 elephants amid food shortages from drought
Environment minister says country has more elephants than it needs while critics of hunt say they are a major tourist drawcardZimbabwe will cull 200 elephants as it faces an unprecedented drought that has led to food shortages, a move that tackle a ballooning population of the animals, the country’s wildlife authority has said.Zimbabwe had […]
- Sir Shridath Ramphal obituary
Guyanese politician and diplomat who served as the Commonwealth secretary general from 1975 to 1990The central focus of the long international career of Sonny (Shridath) Ramphal, who has died aged 95, was undoubtedly his time as secretary general of the Commonwealth. It was in this period, from 1975 to 1990, that the reputation of the Commonwealth […]
- From the archive: ‘Colonialism had never really ended’: my life in the shadow of Cecil Rhodes – podcast
We are raiding the Guardian Long Read archives to bring you some classic pieces from years past, with new introductions from the authors.This week, from 2021: After growing up in a Zimbabwe convulsed by the legacy of colonialism, when I got to Oxford I realised how many British people still failed to see how empire had shaped lives like mine – […]
- Women behind the lens: ‘This is how I see Zimbabwe – thriving in the face of challenges’
Photographer Tamary Kudita chose this location for its lotus flowers, which produce beautiful blooms despite difficult living conditionsI took this image, titled Lotus, of Rosebud Tsikira – a model, award-winning makeup artist and colleague – in a recreational park in Harare, Zimbabwe. I chose the location because the lotus flower emerges here […]
Independent | UK News
- Keir Starmer signs new migration agreements in boost to European cooperation
The prime minister will chair a meeting on migration at the European Political Community
- Has Starmer finally found the best way to stop the small boats?
Analysis: Most tactics employed by British governments to address the Channel crisis have proved unsuccessful, but replicating the apparent success of the Albania deal could yield Starmer some positive results
- Sir Keir Starmer offers ‘hearty congratulations’ to Donald Trump
The pair “fondly” recalled their meeting in Trump Tower
- One person killed as HGV lorry on M6 hits cars and overturns on central reservation
Several other people seriously injured and long traffic jams build up
- Anti-Trump activists protest outside US embassy in London over ‘bigotry'
Opponents rally against winner of US election whom they accuse of bigotry and threatening the climate
Military News
Pentagon and Congress – Military Times
- Trump vows peace in chaotic Middle East. But fixing it won’t be easy.
Donald Trump will return to the U.S. presidency as a brutal war in Gaza rages and Israel presses its offensive against the Hezbollah militant group.
- Senate VA committee chairman Tester loses to Navy vet challenger
Tim Sheehy's win coupled with other GOP victories will give Republicans control of the Senate next year.
- How veterans are faring in the 2024 election
Military Times will be tracking all of the congressional races featuring veterans on election night and beyond.
- House members push senators to back better pay for junior enlisted
In a letter to Senate leaders, House lawmakers said the military must enact more quality-of-life reforms to ensure the health of troops and their families.
- Many military ballots won’t be counted until after Election Day
Election officials are asking for patience from voters awaiting the results of this year's presidential and congressional elections.
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- Watch the US Air Force carry out dramatic nighttime Minuteman III test
The unarmed Minuteman III flew 4,200 miles from California's Vandenberg Space Force Base to a ballistic missile test site in the Marshall Islands.
- Marine recruiter arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting minor
Marine Corps Sgt. Jorge A. Lara-Pedroza was arrested last week over allegations that he sexually assaulted a 17-year-old he met at a recruiting event.
- DOD fixes problem that mistakenly dropped 16K Tricare beneficiaries
Defense Health officials advise those who briefly lost Tricare coverage to call the DEERS support office to confirm their eligibility.
- States put National Guard on standby in case of election violence
The governors of three states said they’re prepared to use the National Guard to help with potential civil unrest on Election Day or the days after.
- Army brings bigger events, new skills to JROTC
Army Cadet Command has worked to promote JROTC across the nation through new technical skills training and events like the Raider Challenge.
Your Army | Military Times
- Marine recruiter arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting minor
Marine Corps Sgt. Jorge A. Lara-Pedroza was arrested last week over allegations that he sexually assaulted a 17-year-old he met at a recruiting event.
- Global leaders congratulate Trump, whose victory could roil the world
He has vowed to end the Russia-Ukraine war within 24 hours of taking office – something Ukraine and its allies fear would be on terms favorable to Moscow.
- Soldier dies of injuries suffered during Gaza pier mission
Sgt. Quandarius Stanley was one of three U.S. troops injured during the mission.
- States put National Guard on standby in case of election violence
The governors of three states said they’re prepared to use the National Guard to help with potential civil unrest on Election Day or the days after.
- Army brings bigger events, new skills to JROTC
Army Cadet Command has worked to promote JROTC across the nation through new technical skills training and events like the Raider Challenge.
Economics News
The Christian Science Monitor | Business
- Surprisingly, Wall Street doesn’t seem to care who gets elected. So far, at least.
The stock market isn’t panicking amid the tumult of the Harris-Trump presidential race. Still, the Trump tariff proposals draw warnings.
- Housing costs are a top voter issue. Here’s how Harris and Trump compare on solutions.
Affordable housing shortages have become a huge voter concern in swing states like Nevada and beyond. Kamala Harris and Donald Trump contrast sharply on their policies in response.
- ‘Even McDonald’s is expensive.’ Will upping Social Security checks be enough?
As U.S. consumers grapple with high costs, the Social Security Administration is increasing its monthly checks by more than $50 on average starting in 2025. At the same time, the social insurance plan faces a severe financial shortfall in the coming years.
- Harris and Trump spar over economic impact of taxes and tariffs
The Trump and Harris campaigns both feature low taxes for average Americans. The similarities largely end there.
- School cafeterias went cashless. Lower income families ended up paying more.
School cafeterias going cashless has an unexpected consequence. Families who can load only a limited amount of money at a time end up paying transaction fees more often.
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Asia Times | News
New York Times | World News
- Germany’s Coalition Collapses, Leaving the Government Teetering
After months of disputes, Chancellor Olaf Scholz ousted one of his governing partners, adding to the challenges for Europe since Donald Trump’s election.
- Growing Food Instead of Lawns in California Front Yards
Front yards transformed to tiny crop farms in Los Angeles provide vegetables to dozens of families and use a fraction of the water needed by grass.
- Netanyahu Faces Backlash for Firing Israel’s Defense Minister
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s dismissal of Yoav Gallant was seen as a risky step as Israel fights wars on two fronts. Opposition leaders said the move put national security at risk.
- What Were Trump’s Policies on Israel In His First Term as President?
Donald Trump staunchly supported Israel during his first term as president, even when that meant reversing decades of American policy.
- What’s at Stake for Mexico in a Second Trump Presidency?
Tariffs, border crossings, mass deportations of migrants and military strikes on cartels: Mexico is in the firing line of the president-elect.
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