Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu dismisses his defense minister in a surprise announcement
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu dismisses his defense minister in a surprise announcement.
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INSIDERTrump is now threatening 100% tariffs on the BRICS group — which comprises 9 emerging market countries
After floating 25% tariffs on Canada, China, and Mexico shortly before Thanksgiving, President-elect Trump is now targeting the BRICS nations.
- The Telegraph
Zelensky: I’ll give up Ukrainian territory to Russia to achieve peace
Volodymyr Zelensky said on Friday night that he was willing to cede territory to Russia to end the war for the first time.
- The Independent
‘Embarrassed’ Barron looks on as Trump and ‘First Buddy’ Elon Musk dance to YMCA at Mar-a-Lago Thanksgiving
Musk was once again spotted with the Trumps at Mar-a-Lago as they celebrated Thanksgiving
- Malay Mail
At Bersatu AGM, Muhyiddin stresses multiracial vision, assures non-Malay rights
SHAH ALAM, Nov 30 — Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin has assured non-Malay communities...
- Associated Press
Vietnam approves $67 billion high-speed railway project between Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh city
Vietnam on Saturday approved the construction of a high-speed railway connecting the capital Hanoi in the north to Ho Chi Minh city in the south at an estimated cost of $67 billion. The ambitious railway line will stretch 1,541 kilometers (957 miles) between the Vietnamese capital and the financial capital in the south. The decision was taken by Vietnam's National Assembly, its parliament.
- The Telegraph
Pete Hegseth’s mother called son ‘abuser of women’ in email blow to Trump’s defence pick
The man chosen to be Donald Trump’s defence secretary has come under further pressure over his private life after the emergence of an email from his mother calling him an “abuser” of women.
- The Independent
Trump picks MAGA loyalist Kash Patel as his new FBI director
Kash Patel could only serve as FBI director if current Director Christopher Wray is fired or resigns
- The Independent
Trump’s FBI choice Kash Patel is compared to Soviet secret police chief as fight for confirmation starts: Live
The President-elect nominated one of his biggest allies to the top law enforcement post
- The Telegraph
The map that shows Russia’s ‘secret war’ with the West has now begun
Taken in isolation, they could just about be explained away as coincidences – freak accidents, one-off attacks, unfortunate infrastructure failures. The DHL cargo plane that crashed on Monday as it approached Vilnius airport. The recent bomb scares that have hobbled London, from Euston Square and Gatwick Airport to the US Embassy. The drones spotted circling near US Air Force bases in the UK. The explosion at a weapons manufacturing facility in Wales in April.
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[VIDEO] After royal rebuke, questions linger as to why Mat Sabu didn’t check before proposing change in UPM name
Sultan of Selangor Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah, earlier today, decreed Universiti Putra Malaysia's (UPM) name will remain.
- Associated Press
China sentences journalist detained at meal with Japanese diplomat to 7 years for espionage
A court in Beijing on Friday sentenced a prominent Chinese journalist to seven in years in prison for espionage, his family said. Dong Yuyu, a commentator and editor, was taken away by police while meeting a Japanese diplomat at a restaurant in February 2022. The Beijing Number 2 Intermediate People's Court read the verdict but did not share a copy with Dong's lawyers or family.
- AFP News
We have to 'fight together to prevent war', Taiwan's Lai says in US
Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te said in the United States on Saturday that we have to "fight together to prevent war", as he kicked off a week-long tour of the Pacific that has sparked fiery rhetoric from Beijing.Speaking at a dinner in the US island state of Hawaii on Saturday, Lai said there were "no winners" from conflict and "we have to fight, fight together to prevent war."
- Euronews
Tens of thousands of soldiers have deserted from Ukraine's army
More than 100,000 soldiers have been charged under Ukraine’s desertion laws since Russia invaded in 2022, according to the country’s General Prosecutor.View on euronews
- The Telegraph
Inside the drone workshop engineering Ukraine’s deadly Vampires
All that can be seen in the dead of the Ukrainian night are the red lights of the Vampire.
- The Guardian
‘I cried, I cried. I had no one’: the brutal child kidnappings that shamed Belgian Congo
Over 70 years ago, thousands of mixed-race boys and girls were torn from their mothers by order of the state. This week five survivors hope a court will censure Belgium for crimes against humanity
- AFP News
Malaysia's jailed ex-PM Najib to argue appeal for house arrest
Malaysia's jailed ex-leader Najib Razak will begin his defence this week against graft charges tied to more than $500 million in alleged bribes, and argue to serve the rest of his sentence under house arrest.At the High Court on Monday, the 71-year-old will start his defence against four counts of abuse of power linked to 2.27 billion ringgit ($510 million) in alleged bribes and 21 counts of money laundering.
- The Hill
Israel hits alleged Hezbollah weapons smuggling sites in Syria
Israeli military jets hit alleged Hezbollah weapons smuggling sites near the border crossing between Lebanon and Syria, according to officials, who allege the Lebanese militant group violated a ceasefire agreement. The Israeli Air Force said the fighter jet attack took place early Saturday following the identification of the cross-border transfer of weapons from Syria to…
- Malay Mail
Amir Hamzah calls on GLCs to support flood victims through CSR initiatives
JOHOR BARU, Nov 30 — Putrajaya is urging all government-linked corporations (GLCs) to come together and assist victims a...
- HuffPost
James Carville Says These Harris Campaign Moves Brought Serious 'Trouble' To Dems
The longtime Democratic strategist said the campaign has contributed to "almost unfathomable" damage to the party's "brand."
- Reuters
Myanmar navy fires at Thai fishing boats, detains 31 fishermen, Thailand says
Myanmar's navy opened fire on a group of Thai fishing vessels on Saturday, causing one fisherman to drown, and detained 31 crew members from one of the boats, a spokesperson for Thailand's Defence Ministry said. Two of 15 Thai fishing vessels were fired at after they operated 4-5.7 nautical miles (7.4-10.6 km) inside Myanmar's territorial waters, spokesperson Thanatip Sawangsang said in a statement. One of the boats, with 31 fishermen on board, was detained by Myanmar's navy during the encounter, Thanatip said, adding that the Thai navy was in negotiations to secure their release.