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China's Foreign Ministry calls for a ceasefire after the US allows Ukraine to use long-range missiles. Beijing denies EU accusations of supplying drones to Russia.

Donald Trump has nominated Brendan Carr to head the Federal Communications Commission. Carr is known for his criticism of tech giants.

Grimmway Farms recalls organic carrots due to E. coli contamination in 18 US states. There have been 39 cases of the disease, 15 hospitalizations and one death.

Donald Trump has appointed 12 ministers in 12 days, an unprecedented feat in US history. This is five times faster than Biden's record and four times faster than his own previous term.

The DPRK leader declared his intention to unlimitedly strengthen its nuclear capabilities through US cooperation with Japan and South Korea. He accused the United States of destabilizing the region and prolonging the war in Ukraine.

Donald Trump Jr. called those who allowed Ukraine to launch long-range strikes against Russia “imbeciles.” He believes that this decision could lead to World War III.

The President of Ukraine commented on the information about the authorization of the United States, Britain and France to use long-range missiles against Russia. Zelenskyy said that “the missiles will speak for themselves” and that such things are not announced.

TikTok's parent company reached a record $300 billion valuation during a share buyback. ByteDance may lose the US market if it does not sell TikTok by mid-January.

In the coming days, Ukraine plans to launch its first long-range attacks with ATACMS missiles with a range of up to 306 km. The United States has authorized the use of weapons for strikes on russian territory.

Japanese troops will begin regular training in northern Australia in 2025. US rotational forces will join the exercises as part of a strategy to strengthen the security of the three countries.

Iran is demanding $1 trillion in compensation from the United States for losses from the sanctions. Restrictive measures have been in place since 1979 after the Islamic Revolution and the seizure of the embassy.

The first case of clade I monkeypox infection was reported in California after a patient returned from East Africa. The patient has been treated and is in self-isolation at home, and the CDC is monitoring his contacts.

The 14 member countries of the Artillery Coalition discussed a roadmap for meeting the needs of the Armed Forces of Ukraine until 2027. The goal is for Ukraine to achieve sustainable artillery capabilities and interoperability with NATO.

The Pentagon UFO Office received 757 reports of unidentified anomalous phenomena in 2023. About 300 cases have already been explained, but hundreds more are still under investigation.

During his meeting with Biden, Chinese leader Xi Jinping expressed his willingness to cooperate with the future Trump administration.

Biden plans to discuss the DPRK's involvement in Russia's war against Ukraine with the Chinese leader at the APEC summit. The meeting will take place on November 16 in Lima and will be Biden's last as president.

Boris Epstein, a Russian-born Trump adviser, has offered himself for the role of special envoy on the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Despite his lack of diplomatic experience and current allegations, Trump has expressed interest in the idea.

The G7 leaders reaffirmed their unwavering support for Ukraine in its struggle for sovereignty. The member states will continue to put pressure on Russia through sanctions and export restrictions.

Pete Hagseth, Trump's nominee for US Secretary of Defense, was labeled by a member of the military as a possible “insider threat” because of his tattoo.

The witness testified to the US House of Representatives Ethics Committee about Matt Goetz's sexual relationship with a minor. Getz, who has been nominated by Trump to be Attorney General, denies all allegations.

The Ukrainian president said he would only take seriously a conversation with Trump, not his entourage. The Ukrainian and US teams will work on a meaningful meeting after Trump takes office.

The President of Ukraine outlined key conditions for possible negotiations with Russia. Zelenskyy emphasized the importance of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's position and America's support.

U. S. State Department spokesperson Monica Jacobsen reiterated the U.S.'s continued support for Ukraine. The United States will continue to help bring to justice those responsible for war crimes against Ukrainians.

US President-elect Donald Trump's transition team is ignoring traditional FBI background checks for candidates for administrative positions. Among the controversial appointments are Matt Goetz, Tulsi Gabbard, and Pete Hagesse.

More than 12,000 Netflix users in the US reported problems with the service. The failure occurred during the broadcast of a boxing match, and the company has not yet commented on the situation.

Donald Trump has appointed 27-year-old Caroline Leavitt as the new White House press secretary. She broke Ron Ziegler's record, becoming the youngest person to hold this position in US history.

Japanese Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwai made a surprise visit to Kyiv for talks with Ukrainian officials. The visit takes place against the backdrop of Trump's victory in the US election and North Korean troops' participation in the war.

Donald Trump has nominated Doug Bergam to head the Department of Homeland Security and chair the newly created National Energy Council. The new council will coordinate all US energy issues and work on the country's leadership in the energy sector.

Joe Biden pledged to use all the funds allocated for Ukraine by January 20. Blinken called on NATO to provide support to Ukraine in 2025 to effectively fight or negotiate from a position of strength.

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