Australia accused of ‘exporting climate destruction’ by Pacific neighbors

PRESS REVIEW – Monday, November 18: French farmers plan protests, as they oppose a potential trade deal between the EU and South American nations. There are also protests planned by farmers in the UK, who are not happy with the new inheritance tax introduced in Labour’s budget. Also, some Pacific nations are accusing Australia of … Read more

French farmers rally against Mercosur trade talks and foreign competition

French farmers plan nationwide protests Monday against an EU-Mercosur trade deal, fearing increased foreign competition. Anger has surged after poor harvests, livestock disease, and delays in promised reforms. Discontent echoes last winter’s European protests over Ukrainian imports, with French farmers previously blocking highways for weeks. Source link

Trump taps big tech critic Brendan Carr to lead US communications agency

President-elect Donald Trump appointed Republican Brendan Carr, a vocal critic of big tech backed by Elon Musk, as FCC chairman. Calling Carr a “warrior for Free Speech,” Trump pledged he will curb regulatory overreach and support rural America. Carr will lead the agency responsible for overseeing US radio, television, and cable communications. Source link

Senegal ruling party claims ‘large victory’ in legislative elections

Senegal’s ruling Pastef party claimed a decisive victory in Sunday’s legislative elections, securing a mandate for its reform agenda. Voting was peaceful, with 90-95% of ballots counted. President Bassirou Diomaye Faye’s party reportedly outperformed opposition groups in early results, solidifying its dominance eight months after assuming power. Source link

While sitting in jail, Imran Khan increased Biden’s ‘blood pressure’, ‘cold war’ broke out between US and Pakistan

Washington. Although US President Joe Biden will continue in his post for some time now, the troubles are not ending for him. Nearly 50 US lawmakers have appealed to President Joe Biden to put pressure on the Pakistan government to release Imran Khan and other “political prisoners” before the end of his term. Biden’s tenure … Read more