Wednesday, November 27
Former President Donald Trump has reversed his attitude on TikTok, the Chinese-owned app that he originally sought to prohibit from the United States. His latest defense of the program coincides with a meeting with a senior Republican donor, prompting speculation about the reasons for his shift of opinion. Trump recently suggested that eliminating TikTok could inadvertently boost Facebook.
Leonid Volkov, a key aide to Alexei Navalny, was assaulted in Lithuania. The attack, orchestrated by Russia, involved tear gas and a hammer. The assault is likely linked to the Russian President election. Volkov posted images of his injuries and the vehicle damage on Telegram. The investigation is ongoing.
Russia denies accusations of assaulting Leonid Volkov, aide to late opposition leader Navalny. Volkov allegedly attacked with tear gas and a hammer, sustaining injuries. Lithuania accuses Russia of orchestrating the assault. Lithuanian President criticizes Putin, calling attack pre-planned. Russian spokesperson emphasizes respect for Putin. Lithuanian police launch investigation. Volkov discharged from hospital.
A Spanish aid boat is en route to Gaza via a new maritime corridor to bring desperate food supplies. The weeks-long diplomatic push for a ceasefire before Ramadan failed. Fresh bombardments continue, worsening the humanitarian crisis. The international community is seeking alternative routes for aid delivery, including via air drops and a second vessel.
Russia's President Vladimir Putin assures that the country is fully prepared for a nuclear war if its sovereignty is threatened, but emphasizes that the current situation does not warrant such extreme measures. Putin highlights the consequences of deploying American troops on Russian territory or in Ukraine, stating that Russia would consider it an intervention.
Fishing boat Dewi Jaya 2 capsized off Sulawesi island, Indonesia due to high waves and stormy weather. 2 dead, 24 missing. Rescuers searching with inflatable boats. Overcrowded boats and lax safety regulations have caused hundreds of deaths in recent years.
Pakistan's newly elected Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif appointed former JPMorgan Chase & Co. banker Muhammad Aurangzeb as finance minister to revive the cash-strapped economy. Securing loans from the IMF is the top priority. Sharif aims to fix the country's deep-rooted issues through structural reforms and secure the final IMF program tranche by April. Investors remain optimistic.
Chinese President Xi congratulates Pakistani President Zardari on his election, emphasizing the iron-clad friendship and strategic significance between China and Pakistan. Both countries have maintained close high-level exchanges and achieved fruitful results in the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor. China has also provided foreign loans and debt rollovers to help Pakistan's severe economic crisis.
The re-election campaign of President Joe Biden announced on Sunday that it had raised 10 million US dollars in 24 hours after his State of the Union address.In his 68-minute speech to Congress, Biden accused his Republican challenger, Donald Trump, of endangering democracy and derailing a bill aimed at addressing immigration issues in the United States.
