Thursday, November 28
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has made a passionate plea to protect democracy in Britain, warning that extremist forces are attempting to divide the country and undermine multi-faith identity.Speaking outside 10 Downing Street, Sunak asserted the importance of embracing migrants of all faiths and ethnicities and urged protesters to ensure that peaceful demonstrations are not hijacked by extremists.
The United States military said that it conducted a self-defence strike against Iranian-backed Houthi surface-to-air missile in Yemen on Friday (local time).According to the US Central Command, the missile was prepared to be launched from Houthi controlled areas of Yemen towards the Red Sea and presented an 'imminent threat' to US aircraft in the Red Sea
Congressional leaders reached a tentative agreement to prevent a government shutdown by temporarily funding federal agencies through March. Negotiators are working on a federal spending plan, while Biden urged a bipartisan solution. A government shutdown would furlough employees and damage the economy.
Russian president Vladimir Putin cautioned Western nations about Russia's military capabilities, warning of the potential for conflict. Stressing Russia's ability to strike Western targets, Putin highlighted the risk of nuclear war amid escalating tensions. He opposed NATO troop deployment in Ukraine, asserting it could lead to conflict. Putin's remarks came during his annual state of the nation address.
US President Joe Biden is actively working to improve the H-1B visa process and green card backlog. The White House has taken actions to enhance the H-1B visa process and address the backlog for lawful permanent residents eligible to become US citizens. The Department of Homeland Security has published a final rule to strengthen the immigration system and reduce potential fraud.
Indonesia's outgoing president awarded Prabowo Subianto the rank of honorary four-star general. Prabowo, the presumed successor and defence Minister, won the Feb. 14 election with 60% votes. He denies allegations of human rights abuses. President Joko Widodo presented the distinction in Jakarta.
Donald Trump emerges victorious in the Michigan Republican primary, continuing his streak of outperforming opponent Nikki Haley in multiple states. Nikki Haley criticizes Trump during her campaign stop, but remains committed to her presidential campaign. On the Democratic side, President Joe Biden won the Michigan primary, setting a stage for a likely rematch with Trump for the 2024 White House race.
Michigan is poised to be a critical battleground in the upcoming US presidential election on November 5. With its status as a swing state, Michigan's vote could be pivotal for both parties. In the 2020 election, Biden narrowly defeated Trump in the state by a margin of just 2.8 percentage points, highlighting its potential to sway the overall election outcome.
