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- Did Government-Sponsored Disinformation Worsen COVID-19?
Did Government-Sponsored Disinformation Worsen COVID-19? Authored by Robert Malone via The Brownstone Institute, Highlights Political disinformation was positively associated with respiratory infection incidence. Government-sponsored disinformation was positively associated with the incidence of […]
- Big Oil CEOs Say Middle East Conflict, U.S.-China Tension Are Biggest Risks To The Industry
Big Oil CEOs Say Middle East Conflict, U.S.-China Tension Are Biggest Risks To The Industry When it comes to the price of oil, geopolitical volatility is usually a tailwind. However, when it comes to what big oil CEOs worry about the most, these conflicts - including the ongoing ones in the Middle East - […]
- The Worldly Pain Of Young Americans
The Worldly Pain Of Young Americans Commentary by Mark Bauerlein via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours), A survey by the Cultural Research Center at Arizona Christian University reported findings that won’t surprise anyone who’s been paying attention. Among Millennials and members of Generation Z, […]
- The Chinese Tax Noose Is Tightening
The Chinese Tax Noose Is Tightening As the rush to try and save its economy via stimulus continues, China is simultaneously looking to shake down its citizens for unpaid taxes. Chinese authorities are urging wealthy individuals and corporations to conduct “self-inspections” to ensure all taxes are […]
- US Air Force Explores Strategic Overhaul In Pacific To Counter Rising China Challenge
US Air Force Explores Strategic Overhaul In Pacific To Counter Rising China Challenge Authored by Stephen Xia and Sean Tseng via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours), The U.S. Air Force is considering revamping its operations in the Pacific to address increasing challenges from communist China. Rather than […]
Independent | UK News
- New housebuilding held back by rapid rise of factory farms that pollute rivers, study finds
‘Muck map’ of UK reveals for first time where intensive agriculture creates the most manure, slurry and chemical run-off
- Sir Keir Starmer offers ‘hearty congratulations’ to Donald Trump
The pair “fondly” recalled their meeting in Trump Tower
- Shocking moment police duck for cover as teenagers launch fireworks in Manchester ‘warzone’
Bonfire night saw 507 calls to Great Manchester Police reporting anti-social behaviour
- 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
The Straits Times | World News
National Interest | News
- To Combat Global Crime, Start By Including Taiwan
Taiwan is known for its low crime rates, partly due to the high standards of our law enforcement. Taiwan’s National Police Agency has much expertise to contribute to the fight against transnational crime, having effectively tackled issues ranging from fraudulent phone scams to terrorism. According to the Taiwanese police commissioner, the […]
- Isreal's Powerhouse F-16I Sufa Fighter Explained in 2 Words
Total Beast: The F-16I Sufa, Israel’s customized F-16 variant, forms a critical part of the Israel Defense Forces’ air capabilities, with over 300 airframes. This two-seat model, equipped with conformal fuel tanks, extended range, and double the weapon capacity, was tailored for the unique requirements of Israel’s military operations. -The […]
- Russia's MiG-35 Fighter Can Be Explained in 2 Words
Total Failure: The Russian MiG-35 “Fulcrum-F” was initially touted as a "4+++ generation" fighter, boasting advanced radar and optical systems for high-intensity conflict. However, the platform's underwhelming performance, high cost, and limited combat history have hindered its export success, with only Russia operating the model today. […]
- Nimitz-Class: The Aircraft Carriers the Navy Can't Do Without
What You Need to Know: The U.S. Navy faces significant challenges as it seeks to extend the service lives of Nimitz-class carriers to maintain its eleven-carrier fleet amid Ford-class production delays. Originally designed with a 50-year lifespan, many Nimitz carriers are reaching their limit, with retrofitting complicated by unforeseen repairs, […]
- J-35: Is This China's Very Own Version of the F-35 Stealth Fighter?
What You Need to Know: China’s newest stealth fighter, the J-35 (also known as the FC-31 Gyrfalcon), has officially arrived, marking another step in the nation’s fifth-generation aviation capabilities. -Distinct from the U.S. F-35 in several ways, including a twin-engine design, the J-35 incorporates features that may have drawn inspiration […]
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 […]
Aljazeera | News
- Australian PM Anthony Albanese wants ban on social media for under 16s
Legislation will be introduced into Australia's parliament this year and will take effect 12 months after ratification.
- Hezbollah attack drones target Tel Aviv army base as Israel pounds Lebanon
Plumes of smoke rise above Beirut as Israel strikes city after evacuations ordered for four southern neighbourhoods.
- What will Trump’s global agenda look like?
Here’s what experts say a second Trump presidency may mean for US foreign policy on key issues.
- Al Jazeera’s Anas al-Sharif returns to Instagram despite suppression
Al Jazeera correspondent Anas al-Sharif says Meta shut down his Instagram account, calling it content suppression.
- Kamala Harris concedes election but vows to fight on
Kamala Harris acknowledged her loss to Donald Trump in a speech at Howard University, her alma mater.
The Japan Times
Sky News | World News
- Hurricane Rafael crashes into Cuba triggering island-wide power blackout
Cuba has been plunged into darkness after Hurricane Rafael slammed into the island as a Category 3 storm with sustained winds of 115mph (185kph).
- When will Donald Trump get the keys to the White House? This is what happens next
The US election is all but over, the headline result is known with just a couple of states left to declare for either candidate.
- Germany's coalition government on the brink of collapse
Germany's ruling coalition is on the brink of collapse, triggering potential political chaos in Europe's largest economy.
- 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.
American Thinker | Articles
- The Folly of Medicare for All
Photo Credit:Image: Pkd2016 via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.0. Pkd2016Medicare is not free. And it’s not a good solution for everyone.
- 'A well regulated Militia' is Alive and Well
Photo Credit: PicrylMost of us grow up believing that the only place to access expert firearms training is in the military or law enforcement, but that is not the case.
- Is the Ayatollah Delusional?
Photo Credit:From wiki seysd shahaboddin vajediElected rulers certainly can be slightly barmy, but absolute rulers are worse.
- The Greatest Comeback of All Time
Photo Credit:Image: Gage Skidmore via Flickr (cropped). Gage SkidmoreNow let’s get to work.
- Trump’s Electrifying, World-Changing Victory
Photo Credit:Image: Gage Skidmore via Flickr, CC BY-SA 2.0. Gage SkidmoreHow did this happen? Whom do we have to thank?
The Christian Science Monitor | Politics
- Why Latino voters shifted Republican to help elect Donald Trump
Donald Trump received a boost in the election by Latino voters, especially men, according to exit polls. It appears that the economy and inflation are two key reasons driving their support.
- What Trump’s historic victory says about America
Former President Donald Trump’s win reflected many voters’ frustration with issues from border security to the cost of living to America’s role in the world, and is part of a larger anti-incumbent backlash seen in other Western democracies.
- Ukraine’s jittery new reality: ‘Work with Trump and hope for the best’
Ukrainians followed the U.S. presidential contest almost as if it were their own, nervously expressing the sense that their country’s future hung in the balance of an election in which they had no say.
- Here’s what it looks like when voting goes right
As election results came in, one North Carolina county opened its doors to show democracy in action. The election showed how healthy the process is.
- American voters cast ballots on more than 140 measures. Here’s what they decided.
Measures across dozens of states covered topics ranging from immigration and drug usage to sports betting and minimum wage increases. Voters accepted and rejected a host of changes initiated by citizen petitions.