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Senior U.S. Diplomats Meet With Governing Militias in Syria
The U.S. officials in Damascus are also looking for signs of Austin Tice, a missing American journalist, as well as other U.S. citizens.The New York Times - 50m -
Musk's turn as a Trump diplomat raises conflict of interest concerns
Elon Musk has been a constant companion to President-elect Donald Trump as Trump meets with foreign leaders.NBC News - 2h -
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Senior U.S. Diplomats in Syria to Meet With Governing Militias
The U.S. officials planned to discuss governance and look for signs of Austin Tice, a missing American journalist, as well as other U.S. citizens.The New York Times - 8h -
Cronyism row as UK government appoints lobbyist to senior role
Cicero chair Iain Anderson named as a non-executive director of business departmentFinancial Times - 11h -
US diplomats prepare to meet Syrian rebel leader in Damascus
Al-Jolani, who remains under western sanctions, will host state department’s top Middle East officialFinancial Times - 1d -
Stop pushing Zelenskyy into peace talks, warns EU’s top diplomat
Kaja Kallas says western capitals need to make good on promises of security guarantees to UkraineFinancial Times - 1d -
Senior Tory urges Elon Musk not to back Reform UK
Andrew Griffith showers praise on Tesla billionaire before asking him to also consider the ConservativesFinancial Times - 2d -
Russia says suspect detained in the killing of a senior general in Moscow
Russia's security service says that it has detained a suspect in the killing of a senior general in MoscowABC News - 2d -
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Some seniors shut out of full Social Security benefits
Congress is voting on whether to revamp Social Security so that certain former public sector employees who have been shut out from the system will receive full benefits. Kati Weis explores why some ...CBS News - 2d -
Canada’s turmoil is harbinger of diplomatic havoc in second Trump term
Chrystia Freeland’s exit as deputy prime minister shows how ‘America First’ policies can decimate political ties. Justin Trudeau ’s political future has been thrown into doubt by the shock ...The Guardian - 3d -
Ukraine Says It Killed Senior Russian General in Moscow Scooter Bombing
Ukraine carried out one of its most audacious operations on Russian soil, killing a top military commander by blowing up a scooter on the snowy streets of Moscow.The Wall Street Journal - 3d -
UK diplomats meet rebel leader in Damascus
Increasing efforts are being made to engage with HTS, which overthrew the Assad regime earlier this month.BBC News - 3d -
Our Lady of Sorrows students adopt seniors through Secret Santa program
Each year, the school partners with a senior Secret Santa, and on Monday those gifts were delivered.CBS News - 4d -
Bolivia's divisive popular vote for senior judges offers lessons for Mexico
Bolivia is the only country in the world that holds elections for top judicial postsABC News - 5d -
UK in diplomatic contact with Syrian rebels, says Lammy
The foreign secretary's remarks come as the government announced £50m of humanitarian aid for Syrians.BBC News - 5d -
Biden administration makes final diplomatic push for stability across a turbulent Mideast
Top U.S. officials are in the Middle East pressing for stability in Syria and an end to Israel’s 14-month war in the Gaza Strip in a last-ditch diplomatic push by the outgoing Biden administrationABC News - Dec. 12 -
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Paraguay reopens its embassy in Jerusalem, handing Israel a rare diplomatic victory
Paraguay has reopened its embassy in Jerusalem, a move that marks a diplomatic win for Israel as it faces increasing international isolation because of the Gaza warABC News - Dec. 12 -
Use frozen Russian assets to aid Ukraine, says EU’s top diplomat
Kaja Kallas, the EU’s new high representative for foreign affairs, said Kyiv had a legitimate claim for compensation . Billions of Russian state funds frozen in the European Union should be used to ...The Guardian - Dec. 12 -
Nissan Motor Reshuffles Senior Management as Part of Turnaround Efforts
The Japanese automaker’s CFO Stephen Ma has been appointed as the chairperson of the management committee for China.The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 11 -
'The end of seniority': Younger Democrats are challenging elders for powerful positions
A growing band of younger House Democrats is challenging senior members for powerful congressional posts.NBC News - Dec. 10 -
3 home equity borrowing mistakes seniors should avoid now
Home equity borrowing needs to be approached carefully by seniors. Here are three mistakes to avoid when doing so.CBS News - Dec. 9 -
Should Sasaki join Cubs? Emanuel, a fan of the team and ambassador to Japan, is being diplomatic
During a news conference at the United States Embassy in Tokyo, Chicago Cubs pitcher Shota Imanaga was asked what he'd say to countryman Roki Sasaki to convince him to join his teamABC News - Dec. 9 -
College pianist plays for seniors with Alzheimer's
College sophomore Grace Sun uses her free time to play piano for seniors with Alzheimer's disease and dementia. It started during the pandemic, when she would play virtually for her isolated ...CBS News - Dec. 8 -
Payments Are Going Digital, but Many Seniors Still Rely on Cash
“We’re putting another burden on the elderly that we don’t have to,” one researcher said.The New York Times - Dec. 7 -
Europe may have to double its aid for Ukraine under Trump, diplomats fear
Kyiv told to increase domestic arms production as its officials say they have enough support to fight through 2025. European military aid to Ukraine may eventually need to be doubled if Donald ...The Guardian - Dec. 7 -
NBA's Diplomatic Playbook Opens an Opportunity in China
Five years ago, a single internet post led to a ban on the league in basketball-crazy China—but there are steps toward a reconciliation.The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 6 -
Senior Biden aide commits to giving Ukraine avalanche of military assistance
White House games last-minute strategy to bolster Ukraine, including $20bn in loans and sweeping sanctions on Russia. The White House has gamed out a last-minute strategy to bolster Ukraine’s war ...The Guardian - Dec. 6 -
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Jeffries stays out of the way as Dems mutiny against senior panel leaders
Democrats are increasingly anxious about the incoming Trump administration and are no longer bowing to seniority rules to pick their committee leaders.Politico - Dec. 4 -
Trump picks Monica Crowley for senior State Department post
President-elect Trump on Wednesday nominated Monica Crowley, a former Fox News contributor who faced public scrutiny during Trump’s first term over allegations of plagiarism, for a top public ...The Hill - Dec. 4 -
Trump nominates Peter Navarro as senior economic adviser
China hawk who served in president-elect’s first term was imprisoned for contempt of Congress over 2021 Capitol attackFinancial Times - Dec. 4 -
Trump taps ex-aide Peter Navarro for senior counselor on trade and manufacturing
President-elect Trump on Wednesday named his once-jailed former aide Peter Navarro as senior counselor for trade and manufacturing to the incoming White House, picking a loyal ally to help ...The Hill - Dec. 4 -
3 ways seniors can lower their credit card debt in 2025
If you're a senior with high-rate credit card debt, it helps to start exploring these three options now, before 2025.CBS News - Dec. 3 -
Taiwan’s president visits Marshall Islands on Pacific tour of diplomatic allies
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te arrived in the Marshall Islands on his first overseas state visit since taking office in May.NBC News - Dec. 3 -
Joe Biden’s decision to pardon his son slammed by senior Democrats
US president accused by members of his own party of undermining the rule of law over Hunter BidenFinancial Times - Dec. 3 -
Trump taps in-laws for key diplomatic posts
President-elect Donald Trump is giving key diplomatic posts to the fathers-in-law of his two daughters. He has tapped Charles Kushner to serve as the ambassador to France and Massad Boulos as ...CBS News - Dec. 2 -
Here’s a surprising reason most boomers are worried about moving to a senior residence
A new survey points to the importance of quality meals as a key driver to win over older adults.MarketWatch - Dec. 2
