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In September, US forces completed their withdrawal from Niger, where it had two bases that help partners counter terrorism in the Sahel. The withdrawal followed a coup by members of Niger’s military in 2023. The US military says the withdrawal has had a major impact on efforts to fight terrorism in the region. VOA Pentagon … Read more
Starbucks employees will strike on Friday in Los Angeles, Chicago, and Seattle, escalating labor tensions during the pre-Christmas rush. The strike, organized by Starbucks Workers United, targets improved pay and conditions following stalled negotiations. The action coincides with an Amazon walkout, amplifying holiday season disruptions. Source link
US President Joe Biden is traveling to Italy in January to meet with Pope Francis and top Italian officials in what is likely his last trip abroad before leaving office, the White House announced Thursday. White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said that in addition to the pontiff, Biden will also meet with Italian Prime … Read more
The US Defense Department’s annual report on China’s military power released this week said the PLA is accelerating modernization but still faces many operational challenges in carrying out a rapid and decisive attack on Taiwan . Click here for full story in Mandarin, Source link
The US House of Representatives on Thursday overwhelmingly rejected a Republican-led funding bill aimed at warning a government shutdown, with federal agencies due to run out of cash on Friday night and begin closing down at the weekend. The contentious bill would have suspended the country’s borrowing limit for President-elect Donald Trump’s first two years … Read more
Ukraine’s Zelensky urged both the European Union and the United States for unity on Thursday ahead of Trump’s return to the White House, stressing that “European guarantees won’t be sufficient for Ukraine” and the importance to secure a lasting peace. Source link
Bukele did not give up, they say from the Bitcoin Beach citadel project. Despite advanced regulation, IMF seeks transparency and control over bitcoin in El Salvador. Bitcoin (BTC) plays a central role in the agreement reached by El Salvador and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to grant the Central American country a loan of USD … Read more
The Republican-led House of Representatives on Thursday rejected Donald Trump’s new plan to defund federal jobs and prevent a government shutdown. A total of 38 Republican lawmakers voted against the package, even though they were under pressure to approve the new plan. The package would boost spending and pave the way for a plan that … Read more
Days after Cyclone Chido caused “exceptional” damage to the French overseas territory of Mayotte, French President Emmanuel Macron met with distress, exasperated residents during a visit to the island on Thursday, pleading to ‘rebuild’ its schools, homes, and hospitals, and curb illegal immigration. Source link
The United Arab Emirates promised the US it will not arm Sudan’s paramilitary Rapid Support Forces, said US lawmakers on Thursday, as the civil war in the country continues to foster one of the world’s worst humanitarian disasters, placing millions on the verge of famine. Source link