November 23, 2024
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US
23.11.2024
Saturday
276 days ago
Trump's final cabinet selections materialized throughout the day, starting with Scott Bessent for Treasury in the morning. Bessent's nomination, despite his past connections to Democratic figures, signaled pragmatic economic priorities. By afternoon, Russell Vought emerged as budget chief and Lori Chavez-DeRemer for Labor.
The cabinet formation concluded in evening with Brooke Rollins for Agriculture and Sebastian Gorka's return as counterterrorism adviser. The selections prompted immediate resistance planning from Democratic states, particularly regarding immigration enforcement.
NATO called emergency talks following Russian hypersonic missile strikes on Ukraine, while blue states began dismantling migrant shelter infrastructure ahead of anticipated policy shifts. The UN climate financing deal reached $300 billion as the incoming administration signaled plans to withdraw support.
Markets responded to Bessent's selection with cautious optimism, while Congress prepared for confirmation battles, particularly over health agency nominations.
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Israel
23.11.2024
Saturday
276 days ago
Israeli airstrikes targeted Muhammad Haydar, Hezbollah's operations chief, in Beirut's Dahieh district before dawn, destroying an 8-story building. By afternoon, Israeli sources acknowledged the operation failed, while Lebanese media reported 11 casualties.

The disappearance of Chabad emissary Rabbi Zvi Kogan in Dubai emerged as a major story by midday. Initial reports evolved from a missing person case to suspected Iranian-directed operation, with sources indicating Uzbek operatives likely murdered him and fled to Turkey. UAE authorities' reference to him only as a Moldovan citizen raised questions about diplomatic implications.

Hamas released footage claiming the death of a hostage in Gaza. While IDF examined the claim, families of hostages gathered in Tel Aviv protesting negotiation delays. Trump's team positioned him as potential lead negotiator for future hostage releases, marking shift in diplomatic dynamics.
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Germany
23.11.2024
Saturday
276 days ago
The morning brought Putin's announcement of serial missile production, while France declared "no red lines" on missile support to Ukraine. This military escalation coincided with reports of North Korean troops in Kursk.

By midday, economic challenges dominated coverage as Bosch announced 3,800 job cuts, while municipalities raised property taxes to record levels. The ICC's potential arrest warrant for Netanyahu generated substantial coverage, particularly regarding the court's institutional risks.

Evening reports focused on internal SPD dynamics, with Jusos openly opposing Scholz's candidacy while Lindner accused SPD of attempting to "destroy FDP." The Wagenknecht party (BSW) implemented strict membership screening procedures amid growing internal tensions.

Late coverage returned to defense matters as Ukraine received permission to use French long-range missiles against Russian territory, marking a significant escalation in Western military support.
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France
23.11.2024
Saturday
276 days ago
Israeli strikes on Beirut's Basta quarter marked dawn, destroying an eight-story building with reported casualties rising from 4 to 50 throughout the day. The operation targeted Hezbollah leadership, expanding the conflict beyond previous patterns.

Storm Caetano's aftermath left 47,000 households without power, down from 270,000 the previous day. The Hendaye-Paris TGV's nine-hour delay exemplified ongoing infrastructure challenges.

By afternoon, thousands marched from Gare du Nord to Bastille against gender violence, with the Mazan rape trial providing context. The demonstrations occurred in parallel with COP29 negotiations in Baku, which concluded with a $300 billion annual climate finance agreement.

LFI's proposal to abolish terrorism apology laws generated political backlash, while Nobel laureates mobilized support for arrested writer Boualem Sansal. President Macron announced historian Marc Bloch's entry to the Panthéon, connecting current events to France's resistance legacy.
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Lebanon
23.11.2024
Saturday
276 days ago
Israeli forces struck an eight-story building in Beirut's Basta neighborhood before dawn, creating an eight-meter crater. Initial reports of four casualties grew to twenty dead and sixty-six wounded by evening. The media discourse centered on whether the building housed Hezbollah figures, with the organization denying any presence.

The strikes expanded geographically, reaching the Jousiyeh-Al-Qaa border crossing with Syria and multiple locations in the Bekaa Valley. Two fishermen were killed in Tyre, while paramedics reported being targeted by drones during rescue operations.

US mediator Hochstein's return to Washington generated mixed signals about negotiation progress. Prime Minister Mikati contacted Italian PM Meloni regarding the previous day's UNIFIL incident, while Hezbollah maintained pressure on northern Israeli settlements through multiple rocket barrages targeting Safed, Kiryat Shmona, and reported drone operations against IDF positions.
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Ukraine
23.11.2024
Saturday
276 days ago
Morning reports revealed Trump's likely appointment of diplomat Grenell as Ukraine war special representative, who previously advocated for "autonomous zones" and a 20-year NATO membership moratorium. Intelligence chief Budanov disclosed Russia's pre-invasion genocide preparations, including kill lists targeting teachers, journalists, and clergy.

By afternoon, President Zelenskyy suggested potential war conclusion in 2025, expressing readiness to hear Trump's proposals in January. French Foreign Ministry confirmed Ukraine's right to use French missiles against Russian territory. Reports emerged of a successful Storm Shadow strike in Kursk region.

Evening brought Reuters' assessment that Russia deploys 500,000 troops against Ukraine, while Ukrainian forces reportedly lost 40% of previously controlled territory in Kursk region. Putin set January 20 deadline for pushing Ukrainian forces from Kursk oblast, marking escalation of cross-border operations that began with recent Storm Shadow strikes.
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Palestine
23.11.2024
Saturday
276 days ago
Following yesterday's ICC warrants for Netanyahu and Gallant, multiple organizations called for Interpol's involvement in their potential arrest. The Colombian and Dearborn mayors joined the diplomatic pressure by declaring their cities off-limits to Israeli leadership.

Kamal Adwan Hospital's emergency entrance sustained direct hits, with its generator, oxygen network, and water systems disabled. UN reports indicated Israel blocked two-thirds of aid deliveries to Gaza in the past week.

By afternoon, Hezbollah launched missiles at Haifa and the Hatsor base in response to strikes in central Beirut that targeted their operations chief. The IDF confirmed losing six soldiers to suicide, though refused to disclose total numbers.

Evening brought Abu Obeida's announcement of an Israeli captive's death in northern Gaza strikes, while reports emerged of a Jewish religious leader's disappearance in the UAE, prompting Mossad investigation.
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UK
23.11.2024
Saturday
276 days ago
Following three days of escalating tensions with Russia over Storm Shadow missiles, the media focus shifted to two parallel crises. Storm Bert struck Britain with increasing severity, claiming three lives throughout the day - two in vehicle accidents and one from a falling tree. By evening, rescue operations were underway for people trapped in landslides, with warnings of worse conditions ahead.

Meanwhile, COP29 talks in Azerbaijan faced collapse as vulnerable nations walked out over climate finance disputes. Saudi Arabia was accused of modifying official negotiating text, leading to further complications. By late evening, a $1.3tn climate finance deal was reached, though campaigners rejected it.

Putin's threats continued in the background, with a UK minister warning of potential Russian cyber attacks on British infrastructure, while the Russian ambassador claimed Britain's direct involvement in the Ukraine war through missile strikes.
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Iran
23.11.2024
Saturday
276 days ago
Israel's unprecedented daylight strike on central Beirut marked a significant escalation, with reports indicating the targeting of senior Hezbollah commander Talal Hamiyah. Iranian media coverage shifted from initial casualty reports to emphasizing the strategic implications as death toll reached 30.

A member of Iran's parliamentary National Security Commission declared nuclear weapons "a necessity," marking a departure from previous diplomatic positioning following IAEA board resolution. This statement aligned with yesterday's centrifuge deployment announcement.

Supreme Leader Khamenei's Hebrew-language social media post demanding prosecution of Israeli leaders followed ICC warrants, while economic coverage focused on currency markets responding to IAEA developments as dollar crossed 70,000 tomans. Evening reports confirmed Iranian-made weapons discovery in southern Lebanon, while state media emphasized new military capabilities including submarine acquisitions and heavy destroyer development plans.
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Russia
23.11.2024
Saturday
276 days ago
Morning coverage focused on Russian military's claims of strikes against Ukrainian airfields, with emphasis on a MiG-29 destruction at Dnipro using Iskander missiles. These claims followed previous days' Oreshnik missile demonstration.

By early afternoon, Putin signed legislation writing off up to 10 million rubles in overdue loans for military operation participants, while simultaneously removing General Anashkin from command of the "South" group of forces. The military command change occurred amid conflicting narratives about operations in Kursk region.

Evening brought substantial coverage of new domestic legislation, including fines up to 5 million rubles for "childfree ideology propaganda" and restrictions on adoptions by citizens of countries allowing gender transitions. French Foreign Minister's statement about Ukraine's right to use French missiles against Russian territory generated response from Moscow, with Zakharova framing it as Paris "finishing off" Kyiv rather than supporting it.
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Italy
23.11.2024
Saturday
276 days ago
Putin's morning announcement of Oreshnik missile production prompted Poland's warning of global conflict risk. By mid-morning, Israel struck central Beirut with bunker-busting bombs, targeting Hezbollah's military chief in an 8-story building.

The afternoon saw two parallel narratives develop: massive women's rights demonstrations across Italy, with protesters burning Education Minister Valditara's photo and demanding systemic change, while the Davis Cup semifinal against Australia unfolded. Berrettini's comeback victory set the stage for Sinner's decisive win, propelling Italy to its second consecutive final.

The evening brought resolution to COP29 negotiations in Baku, with wealthy nations committing $300 billion annually to developing countries for climate adaptation. Meanwhile, the Milan-Juventus match ended in a scoreless draw, reflecting broader tensions in Italian football.
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Japan
23.11.2024
Saturday
276 days ago
Morning coverage focused on Trump's appointment of Scott Bessent as potential Treasury Secretary, continuing the previous day's economic policy focus. The UN Women's Discrimination Committee issued its fourth recommendation for Japan to allow separate surnames for married couples, generating substantial media discussion about the government's continued resistance.

By midday, coverage shifted to the abduction issue as families held a major gathering, criticizing the government's approach to negotiations with North Korea. This coincided with Putin's announcement of hypersonic missile mass production, affecting regional security discussions.

The afternoon saw China agreeing to remove a buoy from Japan's EEZ near the Senkakus, while wealthy nations proposed increasing climate funding to $300 billion at COP29. Local coverage examined the Finance Ministry facing unprecedented social media criticism following recent elections, with response volumes increasing fifteenfold since the House vote.
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Netherlands
23.11.2024
Saturday
276 days ago
Infrastructure concerns emerged early with reports of deteriorating Amsterdam bridges, while Russian manipulation of western oil companies over the Kazakhstan pipeline highlighted ongoing sanctions evasion. Dutch flowers continue reaching Russian markets despite restrictions.

NSC held its second party congress, showing internal cohesion despite recent political turbulence. Omtzigt maintained pressure on PVV minister Faber while avoiding direct confrontation with Wilders, marking a shift from previous weeks' tensions. D66 struggled to redefine its position in response to election results.

The evening brought breakthrough at the Baku climate summit, with agreement on $300 billion annual support for developing nations' energy transition by 2035, though implementation questions persist. This connects to earlier European discussions about activating €10 trillion in dormant accounts for climate initiatives.
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India
23.11.2024
Saturday
276 days ago
The Maharashtra election results dominated coverage, with Mahayuti alliance securing over 200 seats, reversing their Lok Sabha setback from six months ago. Early morning trends showed initial MVA lead, but by 9 AM Shinde's coalition established dominance.
By afternoon, focus shifted to leadership questions within Mahayuti, with both Shinde and Fadnavis avoiding direct claims to chief ministership. Modi's arrival at BJP headquarters marked the narrative's shift from local to national implications.
The opposition's response evolved from initial silence to EVM allegations, with Sanjay Raut claiming "something is wrong" while Congress questioned the counting process. This echoed previous days' concerns about voter suppression.
In parallel developments, India maintained control in the Perth Test through Bumrah's five-wicket haul and Jaiswal-Rahul partnership, while Hemant Soren secured Jharkhand with 57 seats.
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Poland
23.11.2024
Saturday
276 days ago
The morning brought Rafał Trzaskowski's decisive victory in KO's presidential primary over Radosław Sikorski, with party leadership immediately pivoting to general election messaging. The win triggered speculation about Warsaw's mayoral succession, with Kierwiński emerging as potential replacement.

By afternoon, attention shifted to a tragic police incident in Warsaw's Praga district, where a trainee officer fatally shot a veteran colleague during an intervention involving a man with a machete. The incident, which Prime Minister Tusk addressed, revealed a history of local concerns about the armed suspect.

Evening coverage focused on debates about Trzaskowski's candidacy implications, while PiS sources indicated potential changes to their presidential candidate strategy. Russian nuclear capabilities returned to headlines through detailed analysis of Putin's tactical arsenal, continuing the nuclear discourse from previous days' ICBM claims and Redzikowo targeting statements.
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Spain
23.11.2024
Saturday
276 days ago
Aldama's release from prison dominated morning coverage, with media focusing on his nine-hour negotiation with prosecutors. The government attempted to discredit his testimony by comparing him to "pequeño Nicolás," while Feijóo questioned the prosecutor's role in the release.

By afternoon, coverage shifted to the dramatic developments at COP29 in Baku, where developing nations walked out of negotiations. The crisis was eventually resolved with wealthy nations committing to 300 billion euros annually in climate funding.

A massive housing protest in Barcelona gathered thousands demanding rent control measures and proposing a tenant strike. The demonstration coincided with new data about rising housing costs.

Reports of Putin's "red lines" regarding Ukraine and NATO received continuous coverage throughout the day, reflecting growing European concerns about potential Russian aggression.
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Turkey
23.11.2024
Saturday
276 days ago
Severe weather disrupted Istanbul's maritime traffic and forced flight cancellations, with the Bosphorus closing to ships and THY canceling 38 flights. A plastic factory fire in Beylikdüzü burned for 14 hours, requiring 300 firefighters to contain it.

The appointment of trustees to DEM Party-led municipalities continued generating responses, with Dersim's municipal building barricaded and an arrest warrant issued for Co-Mayor Birsen Orhan. The Yenidoğan gang trial entered its sixth day, with leader Fırat Sarı facing prosecutor questions about victim survival chances.

On Teachers' Day, Erdogan announced 20,000 new teacher appointments while introducing the "Turkey Century Education Model." By evening, heavy snowfall had affected multiple provinces, stranding vehicles on the Anatolian Highway and reaching 20cm depth at Uludağ. Minister Kacır's convoy was involved in an accident that killed the MYP provincial chair.
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China
23.11.2024
Saturday
276 days ago
State media saturated morning coverage with Xi's return from Latin America, using identical phrasing across outlets about diplomatic achievements. This narrative shift contrasted with emergence of reports about anti-Communist Party pamphlets appearing in Guangzhou vocational schools and Chongqing high schools.

Coverage of Taiwan's Golden Horse Awards revealed mainland directors circumventing censorship to address COVID lockdowns and LGBTQ issues, marking growing tension between official narratives and artistic expression. Economic reporting focused on livestreaming's impact on A-share trading patterns, while warnings emerged about Elon Musk's influence on US-China relations under potential Trump presidency.

Late day coverage returned to China-Brazil relations through cultural lens, emphasizing musical diplomacy, while financial media analyzed implications of Trump's consideration of a Soros protégé for Treasury position on yuan valuation.
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