German leader set to ask for Dec. 16 confidence vote, paving way for election as early as February
BERLIN (AP) — German Chancellor Olaf Scholz is expected to ask for a vote of confidence in his government on Dec. 16, paving the way for a new parliamentary election as early as February, German media reported Tuesday. The expected … Read More
North Korea ratifies landmark defense pact with Russia
SEOUL, Nov. 12 (UPI) — North Korea ratified a defense treaty with Russia, state media reported Tuesday, formally deepening military cooperation that has seen Pyongyang send thousands of troops to help Moscow in its war against Ukraine. The “comprehensive strategic … Read More
Bishop calls on Welby to resign over Church abuse scandal
A Church of England bishop has called on the Archbishop of Canterbury to resign, calling his position “untenable” after a damning report into a prolific child abuser associated with the Church. Mr Welby is facing mounting pressure to resign after … Read More
Moscow prepares 50,000 Russian and North Korean troops to retake Kursk from Ukraine: officials
The Kremlin has amassed 50,000 Russian and North Korean troops ready to be deployed to the Kursk region to retake the territory seized by Ukraine in its surprise incursion earlier this year, officials said. The full-force attack from Moscow and Pyongyang troops is expected … Read More
China approves $1.4 trillion debt package in latest measure to boost flagging economy
China has approved a 10 trillion yuan ($1.4 trillion) plan to bolster its ailing economy by allowing local governments to refinance their debt, unveiling additional stimulus measures to counter a potentially volatile growth path marked by the impending return of Donald … Read More
Bitcoin price tops $87,000 for first time amid ‘Trump pump’
Price has more than doubled in a year as traders hope Trump will favour crypto when he returns to White House The price of bitcoin has risen above $87,000 for the first time as it benefited from traders’ hopes that Donald Trump will favour … Read More
Weekly Update by Mark Armstrong – November 8, 2024
Greetings from Tyler, We are a long suffering people. We’ve put up with nonsense we would have never thought of in decades past. The mind boggles as we try to make sense of the way things will change. I don’t … Read More
Iran ordered an operative to assassinate Trump before the election, federal prosecutors say
The alleged would-be assassin is believed to be in Iran and remains at large, prosecutors said. NEW YORK — The Iranian government ordered an operative to assassinate Donald Trump before the 2024 election, Manhattan federal prosecutors said Friday, the latest … Read More
Far-right Dutch pol demands deportation of ‘multicultural scum’ who attacked Israeli soccer fans: ‘Looks like a Jew hunt’
A far-right Dutch pol is demanding the deportation of the antisemitic thugs who hunted down and attacked Israeli soccer fans after a match in Amsterdam — labeling them “multicultural scum.” “Looks like a Jew hunt in the streets of Amsterdam. … Read More
Canadian police brace for ‘worst-case scenario’ of asylum-seekers fleeing Trump
TORONTO, Nov 8 (Reuters) – Canadian police and migrant aid groups are bracing for an influx of asylum-seekers fleeing President-elect Donald Trump’s United States at the same time Canada deals with record numbers of refugee claimants and is trying to … Read More
With Trump win, India open to freeing up market access for U.S. firms, sources say
NEW DELHI, Nov 7 (Reuters) – India is open to offering easier market access for U.S. firms if Washington reciprocates under President-elect Donald Trump, who has long called out New Delhi for its high tariffs, sources aware of the matter … Read More
China’s exports grew 12.7% in October, fastest pace in more than 2 years
HONG KONG (AP) — China’s exports rose 12.7% in October from a year earlier, the fastest monthly growth in more than two years, according to customs data released Thursday. The report came a day after former President Donald Trump won … Read More
Australia plans “world-leading” social media ban for children under 16
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced Thursday what he called a “world-leading” plan to implement a social media ban for all children under the age of 16. While much of the detail of the proposed legislation has yet to be … Read More
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz fires finance minister, ends nation’s three-party coalition govt
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz fired his rebellious Finance Minister Christian Lindner on Wednesday (November 6), effectively ending the nation’s three-party coalition government. The decision followed weeks of intense disputes within the coalition, comprised of Scholz’s Social Democrats, Lindner’s Free Democrats, … Read More
Democrat Sarah McBride of Delaware to become first openly transgender person to serve in Congress
DOVER, Del. (AP) — Delaware state Sen. Sarah McBride has been elected to the U.S. House and will become the first openly transgender person to serve in Congress. McBride easily defeated Republican John Whalen III on Tuesday in the race for Delaware’s … Read More