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Ecuador hit by nationwide blackout, leaving 17 million in the dark
June 20, 2024
Ecuador hit by nationwide blackout, leaving 17 million in the dark
CNN — Ecuador was hit with an hours-long nationwide blackout on Wednesday that left the South American nation’s 17 million…
Putin arrives in Vietnam as Russia seeks support in face of Western isolation
June 20, 2024
Putin arrives in Vietnam as Russia seeks support in face of Western isolation
CNN — Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in the Vietnamese capital Hanoi on Wednesday, fresh from a rare meeting in…
Why some scientists think extreme heat could be behind people disappearing in Greece
June 19, 2024
Why some scientists think extreme heat could be behind people disappearing in Greece
CNN — It was a shock when Michael Mosley, a doctor and well-known TV presenter in the UK, was found…
Taiwan to acquire more than 1,000 armed drones in new US arms sale
June 19, 2024
Taiwan to acquire more than 1,000 armed drones in new US arms sale
The United States has approved the $360 million sale of more than 1,000 small armed drones to Taiwan, as the…
Pyongyang welcomes Putin with fanfare as Russian leader makes first visit in 24 years
June 19, 2024
Pyongyang welcomes Putin with fanfare as Russian leader makes first visit in 24 years
CNN — Thousands of North Koreans chanting “welcome Putin” lined Pyongyang’s wide boulevards waving Russian and North Korean flags and bouquets…
Ecuador suspends visa waivers for Chinese citizens over irregular migration
June 19, 2024
Ecuador suspends visa waivers for Chinese citizens over irregular migration
CNN — Ecuador is temporarily suspending a visa waiver agreement with China, citing evidence of irregular migration flows of Chinese…
Boeing hid questionable parts from regulators that may have been installed in 737 Max planes, new whistleblower alleges
June 18, 2024
Boeing hid questionable parts from regulators that may have been installed in 737 Max planes, new whistleblower alleges
Washington CNN — A current Boeing employee claims that the company tried to shield broken or out-of-specification parts from regulators…
Trump heads to key swing state of Wisconsin days after alleged Milwaukee diss
June 18, 2024
Trump heads to key swing state of Wisconsin days after alleged Milwaukee diss
Racine, Wisconsin CNN — Days after reportedly calling Milwaukee “horrible” behind closed doors, former President Donald Trump will rally with…
US blasts ‘aggressive’ China over South China Sea collision with Philippine ship
June 18, 2024
US blasts ‘aggressive’ China over South China Sea collision with Philippine ship
Hong Kong CNN — The United States on Monday condemned China over a collision with the Philippines in the disputed…
Russia’s Putin to visit North Korea in rare trip as anti-West alignment deepens
June 18, 2024
Russia’s Putin to visit North Korea in rare trip as anti-West alignment deepens
CNN — Vladimir Putin is set to travel to North Korea for a two-day visit starting Tuesday, the Kremlin said,…