• Wed, December 11, 2024

by: PBS

Ahead of Trump's return, Biden approves national security memo on China, Iran, North Korea and Russia

The memorandum was approved before Donald Trump takes office in January and it was shaped to help his team build its approach in dealing with the relationships involving America's most prominent adversaries and competitors.

by: WLRN

Visit Florida president and CEO Dana Young to step down after six years

Young, who has spent nearly six years at Visit Florida, oversaw the agency's efforts to promote tourism in Florida and helped guide a tourism rebound after COVID-19. The agency received $80 million in state money this year,

by: Daily Post Nigeria

Rivers crisis: I won't inaugurate roads in Wike's LGA if I were evil - Fubara

by: Mother Jones

Donald Trump Will Need a Police State to Implement His Agenda

Donald Trump has many plans for his return engagement at the White House. Several will require police-state tactics.

by: The Atlantic

Crypto's Legacy Is Finally Clear

The aftermath of the presidential election, however, has left me thinking about crypto's influence differently. Though the white paper that introduced bitcoin's origins and philosophy—something of an urtext for crypto overall—does not discuss politics per se,

by: techUK

Nations and Regions 2024 round-up

We are thrilled to present highlights from techUK's Nations and Regions programme of work over the past year, showcasing our key achievements, valuable insights, and defining moments. This year has been marked by meaningful discussions,

by: Express & Star

Streeting seeks to reassure trans youth amid indefinite puberty blocker ban

Health Secretary Wes Streeting announced an indefinite ban on puberty blockers for under-18s with gender dysphoria (Ben Whitley/PA) The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) said legislation was being updated on Wednesday to make that order indefinite, and that the ban will be reviewed in 2027.

by: The Economist

British politics enters the "death zone"

In British politics the death zone is less visceral, but no less serious. Any party that spends too long in the 20s or below in the polls is in deep trouble. Usually only one major party is unlucky enough to be so disliked.

by: Daily Express

Take back criminals or lose out on foreign aid and visa deals, countries told

The Shadow Justice Secretary said deporting 10,500 foreign national offenders is the "number one thing we can do to free-up prison capacity".

by: London Evening Standard

Two Government ministers to sit on assisted dying Bill scrutiny committee

The Bill could see terminally ill adults in England and Wales with less than six months to live be legally allowed to end their lives.

by: FOX59 News

Nation's largest labor union for federal employees rebukes GOP's efforts to end telework

AFGE, the country's largest labor union for federal employees, is fighting back against Republican criticisms that government workers are abusing remote work policies.

by: The West Australian

Katina Curtis: Politicians need both style and substance in their toolkits

Too far towards style-only and you fall into #scottyfrommarketing territory. Too far the other way and people feel abandoned no matter what practical actions leaders are taking.

by: Toronto Star

Ford government's bill to clamp down on homeless encampments to be introduced Thursday

NDP Leader Marit Stiles, whose Davenport riding includes Toronto's largest encampment in Dufferin-Grove Park, noted the premier's "legacy is homelessness and encampments in every community" since he was elected in 2018.

by: boston25news

The Trump and Biden teams insist they're working hand in glove on foreign crises

But a funny thing happened on Trump's way back to the White House: The Biden and Trump national security teams have come to an understanding that they have no choice but to work together as conflicts in Gaza, Syria and Ukraine have left a significant swath of the world on a knife's edge.

by: BBC

Government recommends 2.8% pay rise for public sector

Government departments have recommended a pay rise of 2.8% for millions of public sector workers including teachers, NHS staff and senior civil servants next year. Unions responded by saying the proposed pay increase was too low, with one threatening strike action.

by: The New York Times

How Romania's Fascist and Communist Pasts Haunt Its Politics

An ultranationalist politician's surge shows how many people would rather forget the country's fascist past, experts say. On Wednesday, a new government was announced that pledged a pro-European path.

by: Sydney Morning Herald

As Dutton goes low, Albanese goes nowhere. We're trapped in an era of one-and-done PMs

Shifting and dodging is working for Peter Dutton, even if it foreshadows a Bizarro World election and a dog's breakfast of policies should the Coalition win.

by: The New York Times

Who Set the Stage for al-Assad's Ouster? There Are Different Answers in the U.S. and Israel.

President Biden says he weakened Russia, Iran and Hezbollah, laying the groundwork for Bashar al-Assad's ouster. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says the Syrian leader would still be in power had he listened to American advice.

by: The Independent

Nigerian government hits out at Kemi Badenoch after she criticised country

Vice-president Kashim Shettima hits out at the new Tory leader accusing her of "denigrating her country of origin" - while praising Rishi Sunak

by: MSN

EU supports denial of asylum to migrants used by Russia and Belarus for pressure

The European Commission has recognised certain restrictions on the rights of migrants, which Russia and Belarus use as part of their migration pressure on EU member states, as acceptable. Source: a statement by the European Commission on 11 December,

by: MSN

China's customs chief and trade warrior Yu Jianhua dies aged 63 after sudden illness

China's customs chief Yu Jianhua, who helped China fight its trade war with the US during Donald Trump's first term in the White House, has died suddenly aged 63. Yu was suddenly taken ill on Tuesday and died despite receiving emergency treatment,

by: MSN

Scott urges investigation into Chinese garlic, cites human waste and forced labor concerns

We have already seen numerous instances of Chinese food products, such as fish, chicken, and even baby formula, causing harm to consumers in the U.S.," Scott wrote in the let

by: MSN

New Jersey Governor Signs New Law to Limit Book Bans and Protect Librarians

Librarians and schools weary from escalating efforts to ban books have new protections under legislation Gov. Phil Murphy signed into law Monday. The "Freedom to Read Act" limits book bans in public schools and libraries and shields librarians from lawsuits and criminal charges filed by folks who find library materials obscene or otherwise objectionable.

by: MSN

Assad's fall, Romania's canceled election, Trump's Taiwan approach, and more: Your questions, answered

How did Bashar Assad get driven out of Syria after more than 20 years in power? What are your thoughts on his replacements? I was surprised that Assad fell. He's been such an important client for both Iran and Russia for decades and received their immediate support when the rebels began their offensive.

by: MSN

OPAPRU set to become national peace institute in 2025

The Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation, and Unity (OPAPRU) is expected to be converted into a national peace institute in 2025 to gather research data and promote peace education across the country,

by: MSN

Nevada Judge Rules Against Rubert Murdoch's Bid to Alter Family Trust and Cement Lachlan's Control of Fox News, Calls It 'Carefully Crafted Charade.'

Nevada Probate Commissioner Edmund J. Gorman Jr. has ruled against Rupert Murdoch's attempt to amend his family trust to secure control of Fox News for his son, Lachlan Murdoch. Gorman Jr. called the effort a "carefully crafted charade" and found both Murdoch and his son acted in "bad faith.

by: MSN

Trump's Department of Government Efficiency applicants waiting weeks to hear back: WSJ

According to a report from the Wall Street Journal, there is no shortage of applicants to be part of Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy's fledgling "Department of Government Efficiency" (DOGE) being created by Donald Trump's administration which has been taking online applications for weeks.

by: MSN

Pag-asa Islanders wish for peace and aid as BFAR delivers some Christmas cheer

If there is one wish that Pag-asa Island coordinator Ronnie Cojamco would like to come true this Christmas, it is for the Chinese to stop harassing Filipinos in the West Philippine Sea. Cojamco has been living on the island since 1999 and as years go by,

by: MSN

Will Trump ban H-1B visas? The issue could divide him and Elon Musk

Immigration attorneys are bracing for President-elect Donald Trump to revive the restrictive immigration policies of his first term, including a 2020 attempt to ban H-1B visas, the temporary work visa for high-skilled foreign workers.

by: MSN

Here's how much Ted Cruz and Colin Allred have raised in their U.S. Senate race

In 2024, Republican U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz and Democratic U.S. Rep. Colin Allred have collectively raised almost $193 million for the U.S. Senate race, making it the most expensive Senate race in the nation.

by: MSN

Governor Moore backs lifting Maryland's ban on grocery store beer and wine sales

Imagine heading into a grocery store to pick up what you need for dinner, maybe some snacks, and beer. Or maybe a bottle of wine. For most Americans, that may n

by: MSN

Scholz confirms Ukraine will receive sixth IRIS-T system and Patriot launchers by year-end

Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal said Germany's total assistance to Ukraine has reached 37 billion euros, the largest of any European country. He thanked Germany for its contribution to Ukraine's security,

by: MSN

Bill Clinton and James Patterson Announce New Thriller "The First Gentleman": 'We Really Take the Gloves Off'

The First Gentleman,' a stand-alone novel, follows the cowriters' previous books, including 'The President is Missing'

by: MSN

Ford government faces constitutional challenge over bike lane law

Cycle Toronto has launched a charter challenge claiming the Ford government is engaging in a "legislative campaign against people who ride bikes"

by: MSN

DOJ Misled Courts To Spy On Lawmakers And Staff During 'Russiagate' Probe, Watchdog Finds

Office of the Inspector General (OIG) has revealed that DOJ personnel misled courts in order to obtain gag orders that prevented dozens of elected officials and Congressional staffers from knowing they were being spied on during the Russiagate investigation.

by: MSN

Kemp lists hurricane relief and lawsuit limits as top 2025 priorities

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp told lawmakers Tuesday that he will emphasize relief efforts for Hurricane Helene and attempts to limit lawsuit verdicts in the state legislative session that begins Jan. 13.

by: MSN

Parliament denies asking EACC to vet Fred Matiang'i, Mutahi Kagwe and 3 others for CS posts: "Fake"

The National Assembly flagged as fake a letter purported to have come from it and addressed to the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) for vetting.

by: MSN

What is medical misogyny? Government and NHS face 'urgent wake-up call' on women's health services

What is medical misogyny? Government and NHS face 'urgent wake-up call' on women's health services - A cross-party group is calling for an overhaul of women's reproductive health services

by: MSN

JESSE WATTERS: Democrats haven't learned a thing and are still living in a bubble that popped five weeks ago

Fox News host Jesse Watters offers his criticism of the current state of the Democratic Party, and their perceived reliance on identity politics, failure to connect with average voters, and financial troubles following Vice President Kamala Harris' election loss.

by: MSN

Social justice and biblical justice have nothing in common

Many Christians, lacking a strong biblical worldview, are swayed by these ideologies, mistakenly equating them with biblical principles of justice.

by: MSN

Media report tension between Zelenskyy and Biden over mobilisation in Ukraine

Arguments over mobilisation rates and age in Ukraine have caused tension between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and US President Joe Biden. Source: The Telegraph, as reported by European Pravda Details: The dispute over mobilisation has been described as one of the most acute of all the disputes between Kyiv and Washington in the previous

by: MSN

Making peace and preserving our national dignity

WHAT follows is my summary/assessment of China's People Institute of Foreign Affairs (CPIFA)-Philippine Council For Foreign Affairs (PCFR) 8th Roundtable Meeting held in Beijing on Oct. 14, 2024, in which I took part by Zoom as PCFR chairman.

by: MSN

JOHN RICH: Let's strengthen the Second Amendment and make America safe again

Country music star John Rich says Congress must work to enact President-elect Trump's pro-Second Amendment agenda

by: MSN

CP NewsAlert: Quebec and Newfoundland and Labrador ready to sign Churchill Falls deal

Quebec Premier François Legault and his Newfoundland and Labrador counterpart Andrew Furey are set to sign an agreement Thursday ending a long-running dispute over the Churchill Falls hydroelectric complex.

by: MSN

UK and Spain enter war of words over Peppa Pig

A Conservative MP has hit back after a Spanish politician blamed beloved cartoon Peppa Pig for the lack of women in the construction industry. Marta Serrano, the country's secretary general for land transport,

by: MSN

UN experts criticize Germany and US for supporting Israel

Human rights experts have once again raised serious allegations against Israel and countries that support the government there in its fight against the Palestinian militant group Hamas in the Gaza Strip.

by: MSN

Himachal govt celebrating two years of development and progress: CM

by: MSN

Teachers and nurses warn Rachel Reeves of strike action over 2.8% pay rise proposal

Unions attack 2.8% Government pay rise proposal for NHS workers and teachers - Inflation is predicted to average 2.5% this year and 2.6% next year, according to forecasts from the Office for Budget Responsibility.

Ahead of Trump's return, Biden approves national security memo on China, Iran, North Korea and Russia

The memorandum was approved before Donald Trump takes office in January and it was shaped to help his team build its approach in dealing with the relationships involving America's most prominent adversaries and competitors.
President Joe Biden has approved a national security memorandum aimed at addressing the challenges posed by China, Iran, North Korea, and Russia, as reported by PBS NewsHour. This memo, which comes ahead of former President Donald Trump's return to the political spotlight, outlines strategies to counter these nations' activities that threaten U.S. interests and global stability. It focuses on enhancing deterrence, strengthening alliances, and ensuring a robust response to any aggressive actions from these countries. The document emphasizes the need for a comprehensive approach involving diplomatic, military, economic, and technological measures to manage the multifaceted threats, including cyber warfare, nuclear proliferation, and regional destabilization efforts by these nations.

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https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/ahead-of-trumps-return-biden-approves-national-security-memo-on-china-iran-north-korea-and-russia

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