December 5, 2024
🇺🇦 A top Ukrainian official visits the US to discuss support with Trump’s team. Trump has promised to end Russia’s war in Ukraine upon taking office.
🇨🇺 Cuba’s electric grid collapsed after the largest power plant failed, leaving millions without power. This incident reflects ongoing issues due to fuel shortages, natural disasters, and an economic crisis.
🇷🇺 Putin calls for government and central bank coordination to combat high inflation. He emphasizes increasing the supply of goods and services to meet demand as a key strategy to control price growth.
December 4, 2024
🇨🇳 China’s Coast Guard reports four Philippine ships attempted to enter its territorial waters near a disputed shoal in the South China Sea.
🇷🇺 Russia and the US clashed at the UN, accusing each other of supporting terrorism during a Security Council meeting on the escalation of fighting in Syria.
🇹🇼 Taiwan President Lai Ching-te visits Tuvalu, strengthening ties with the Pacific island nation facing climate change challenges.
🇺🇦 Zelenskiy calls for reinforcement of the eastern front as Russian forces advance rapidly, marking the fastest progress since the early days of the February 2022 invasion.
🇸🇪 Swedish PM Ulf Kristersson has postponed his planned visit to South Korea this week, according to his spokesperson.
🇹🇼 Taiwan’s China policymaker states that military threats from China will only widen the gap between the two sides. This comes as Chinese state media warns of a strong response to Taiwan’s president’s upcoming U.S. visit.
🇰🇷 President Yoon Suk Yeol faces impeachment threats from opposition lawmakers who accuse him of violating constitutional duties and committing treason by declaring martial law.
🇷🇺 Russia states there are no grounds for negotiations to end the war in Ukraine. Comments on peace talks have increased since Donald Trump’s election victory in November.
🇦🇺 Nauru is in talks with Australia for a migration and economic deal while also considering offers from China. This engagement highlights the island’s strategic position amid regional influence dynamics.
🇰🇷 Six South Korean opposition parties are set to submit an impeachment bill against President Yoon Suk Yeol on Wednesday, according to Yonhap.
🇺🇦 Ukraine is accepting soldiers previously declared AWOL to replenish its ranks as military forces dwindle.
🇱🇹 Lithuania’s foreign minister states that NATO members must provide guarantees to achieve peace in Ukraine.
🇸🇾 Intense airstrikes push Syrian rebels back from the edge of Hama, a major city. Its fall would increase pressure on President Bashar al-Assad.
🇮🇱 Israeli forces advance in Khan Younis, southern Gaza. Tanks move into northern areas as airstrikes result in at least 20 deaths across the enclave.
🇹🇷 Kurdish pupils in Turkey are reportedly denied language lessons as Kurdish rights face renewed scrutiny. Kurdish leaders express concerns over rising repression and the erosion of previously gained freedoms.
🇷🇺 Russia expresses concern over the situation in South Korea following the president’s brief declaration of martial law. Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova assures there are no threats to Russian citizens in the country.
🇷🇺 Russia strongly backs Syrian leadership against terrorist groups, claiming they receive external support, including drones and training.