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Iran's supreme leader threatens both Israel and the US with 'a crushing response' over attacks on Iran and its allies

World - ABC News - November 2

Ukraine's Zelenskyy urges allies to act before North Korean troops reach the front

Ukraine's army chief warns it's "one of the most powerful offensives" by Moscow.

World - ABC News - November 2

Volodymyr Zelenskyy urges allies to stop just ‘watching’ amid North Korea threat

Ukrainian president calls on countries to step in before troops sent to Russia by Pyongyang reach battlefield. Ukraine’s president urged allies to stop “watching” and take steps before North Korean ...

World - The Guardian - November 2

Allies Fret Over Trump Win as Authoritarian Rivals Challenge U.S.-Led Order

With Donald Trump’s support for European security very much in doubt, the bloc faces a test of whether it will have the political will to protect its future.

World - The Wall Street Journal - November 6

Israel celebrates, Ukraine frets: What Trump's win means for U.S. allies at war

Donald Trump’s election win over Kamala Harris could dramatically alter the course of the wars raging in the Middle East and Russia-Ukraine.

U.S. allies, haunted by past Trump insults, race to delete posts and praise election victor

Haunted by their past critiques regarding President-elect Donald Trump, U.S. allies are rushing to make diplomatic U-turns by deleting posts and brushing over their prior scathing remarks.

China unveils $1.4tn package to shore up economy

Beijing is bracing for increased trade tensions with US under Donald Trump

World - Financial Times - November 8

German chancellor’s last remaining coalition ally makes his move before expected early election

German Eonomy Minister Robert Habeck says he hopes to become his Green Party’s candidate for chancellor in the coming election

World - ABC News - November 8

Contempt for human rights, trashing allies: the world’s populists are rubbing their hands with glee | Simon Tisdall

After Donald Trump’s victory, brute force will prevail over geopolitics as authoritarians are appeased from Russia to Israel to China. Feelings are not the usual focus of a world dominated by macho ...

World - The Guardian - November 9

How fierce Trump ally Kash Patel could help reshape the FBI or Justice Department

Trump ally Kash Patel, a former Defense Department official who wants to end the "Deep State," could make big changes if he's given a top spot at the FBI or DOJ.

Trump Allies Push Him to Block Thune From Becoming Senate G.O.P. Leader

Advisers to the president-elect, who already has a strong hold on congressional Republicans, want him to tighten his grip by torpedoing the bid of the establishment front-runner for the post.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 12

Elon Musk handpicked by Trump to carry out slash-and-burn cuts plan

World’s richest man has been an enthusiastic cost-cutter – but he may find the public sector an entirely different beast. Donald Trump, president-elect of the US, announced on Tuesday that he has ...

World - The Guardian - November 13

Allies providing Sudan's warring parties with weapons are 'enabling the slaughter,' UN official says

World - Yahoo News - November 13

Here's what the U.S.' enemies — and allies — might see from Marco Rubio as secretary of State

Sen. Marco Rubio's nomination as secretary of State will see him become the world's most important diplomat.

Business - CNBC - November 14

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