Trump withdraws support for former MAGA champion Marjorie Taylor Greene
Congresswoman Greene claims Trump making an 'example' of her to scare Republicans before vote on Epstein files.
Ukraine’s $200 Billion Lifeline From Europe Stumbles on Pushback in Belgium – The Wall Street Journal
- Ukraine’s $200 Billion Lifeline From Europe Stumbles on Pushback in Belgium The Wall Street Journal
- EU finance ministers agree using frozen Russian assets most effective way to fund Ukraine Reuters
- Zelenskiy Says Ukraine’s Survival Rests on New Funds From Allies Bloomberg.com
- Von der Leyen meets Belgium’s De Wever to discuss €140B Ukraine loan politico.eu
- Political pressure mounts on Belgium to back reparations loan for Ukraine Euronews.com
Feud erupts between Trump and ally Marjorie Taylor Greene ahead of Epstein files vote
The Georgia congresswoman has criticised Trump's foreign policy and handling of Jeffrey Epstein files.
China advises against travel to Japan amid escalating row over PM’s Taiwan comments
Sanae Takaichi says the use of force against Taiwan could warrant a military response from Tokyo
China has advised its citizens to avoid travelling to Japan, escalating a diplomatic feud sparked by comments from Tokyo’s new prime minister about a hypothetical attack on Taiwan.
Sanae Takaichi told Japan’s parliament on 7 November that the use of force against the self-ruled island claimed by China could warrant a military response from Tokyo. Japan has since said its position on Taiwan – just 100km from the nearest Japanese island – is unchanged.
Continue reading...China urges citizens not to visit Japan over Taiwan row
Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi had suggested Tokyo could take military action if Beijing attacked Taiwan.
Trump ends support for Marjorie Taylor Greene amid growing Epstein feud
President turns on ‘Wacky Marjorie’ after congresswoman criticizes effort to block release of key Epstein documents
Donald Trump announced Friday that he is withdrawing his support and endorsement of Republican lawmaker Marjorie Taylor Greene, a longtime ally and previously fierce defender of the president and the Maga movement.
Trump’s move away from Greene came just hours after she said in an interview she thought the president’s attempts to stop the release of the files related to disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein is “insanely the wrong direction to go”.
Continue reading...Jailed Tunisian opposition figure hospitalised amid hunger strike: Family
Jawhar Ben Mbarek's sister said his health had 'severely deteriorated' and a 'dangerous toxin' was detected in his body.
‘World’s largest spider web’ with 110,000 arachnids discovered in cave – OregonLive.com
Prashant Kishor: Why India’s political start-ups rarely succeed
Prashant Kishor’s new party, Jan Suraaj, created a media splash but flopped, winning no seats in Bihar.
South Africa investigates mystery of a plane that arrived with more than 150 Palestinians from Gaza – NBC News
- South Africa investigates mystery of a plane that arrived with more than 150 Palestinians from Gaza NBC News
- LIVE: Israel closely coordinated Gaza families’ mystery transit to S Africa Al Jazeera
- South Africa to investigate 'mystery' of planeload of Palestinians, Cyril Ramaphosa says BBC
- South Africa to investigate ‘mysterious’ arrival of 153 Palestinians on plane The Guardian
- South Africa to probe unexpected arrival of Palestinian group Reuters
Man jailed for ‘smash and grab’ theft of Banksy’s Girl with Balloon print
The British street artist has created several versions of the iconic painting across London, as well as in Palestine.
Epstein was texting US House member during 2019 hearing with Michael Cohen
Newly revealed documents show sex offender messaging lawmaker, and may have influenced their questioning
Newly released documents from Jeffrey Epstein’s estate show the convicted sex offender appeared to be texting with a member of Congress during a 2019 House hearing with Michael Cohen, Donald Trump’s former fixer and personal attorney, and that those messages may have influenced the lawmaker’s questioning.
The documents provided to Congress this week include transcripts suggesting Epstein was in direct contact with the lawmaker as the hearing unfolded, the Washington Post reports.
Continue reading...US justice department investigates Epstein’s alleged ties to Clinton and banks after Trump request
Democrats are accusing Trump of using the justice department to deflect from his previous relationship with Epstein.
White House to host Saudi prince tied by intelligence to journalist’s killing – The Washington Post
- White House to host Saudi prince tied by intelligence to journalist’s killing The Washington Post
- Saudi Arabia to host investment summit during bin Salman's Washington visit, source says Reuters
- Scoop: Trump told MBS he expects Saudi-Israel normalization with Gaza war over Axios
- Can Turkey-PKK talks survive? AL-Monitor
- Trump to welcome the Saudi crown prince with arrival ceremony, deal signings and lavish dinner abcnews.go.com
Trump rolls back tariffs on dozens of food products
The executive order allowing products like coffee and bananas to escape tariffs comes as the Trump administration faces mounting pressure over rising prices.
Trump rolls back tariffs on dozens of food products
The executive order allowing products like coffee and bananas to escape tariffs comes as the Trump administration faces mounting pressure over rising prices.
Seven killed in blast at police station in Indian-administered Kashmir
Explosives detonate during forensic investigation as part of probe into earlier blast in India's capital New Delhi.
Jannik Sinner defeats Ben Shelton at ATP Finals ahead of semifinals
Jannik Sinner stayed on course to defend his ATP Finals title, while Felix Auger-Aliassime claimed the last semi spot.
Colombia signs $3.6B deal for Gripen fighters – Breaking Defense
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- Colombia’s Petro inks $4.3bn deal for 17 fighter jets amid regional tension Al Jazeera
- Saab signs contract for Gripen E/F with Colombia Saab
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China Warns Citizens to Avoid Traveling to Japan Amid Taiwan Row – Bloomberg.com
- China Warns Citizens to Avoid Traveling to Japan Amid Taiwan Row Bloomberg.com
- China and Japan in escalating spat over Taiwan: What to know BBC
- China advises against travel to Japan amid escalating row over PM’s Taiwan comments The Guardian
- China warns Japan of 'crushing' defeat, tells Chinese citizens to shun visits Reuters
- China’s ‘Wolf Warrior’ Diplomacy Returns With Threat Against Japan’s Leader The New York Times