Month: December 2024

The Ukrainian military carried out a drone attack Saturday morning on the Russian metropolis of Kazan, as much as 1,000 kilometers from the border. More details have since emerged. According to the Russian Foreign Ministry, which speaks of a “massive” attack, three drones could be shot down and three more were intercepted by air defense systems. But a number of drones did strike. Those caused mostly property damage in skyscrapers. But for the…

TOKYO (AP) — Japanese automakers Honda and Nissan have announced plans to work toward a merger, forming the world’s third-largest automaker by sales as the industry undergoes dramatic changes in its transition away from fossil fuels. The two companies said they had signed a memorandum of understanding on Monday and that smaller Nissan alliance memb…

A final draft of the House Ethics Committee’s report on former Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz, revealed shocking allegations.

Russian forces have attacked Ukraine with 72 Shahed loitering munitions and other types of drones. Ukrainian air defence units have destroyed 47 Russian drones, while others have disappeared from radar. Source: Ukraine’s Air Force on Telegram Quote: “As of 09:00, 47 Shahed attack UAVs and other types of drones are confirmed to have been shot down i…

US President-elect Donald Trump has demanded that Panama reduce its canal fees for American ships or face calls to return the Panama Canal to US control. Addressing a crowd of supporters in Arizona, Trump criticized Panama’s pricing policies as “exorbitant” and “highly unfair,” claiming they impose an undue burden on American shipping and naval ope…

The former Microsoft CEO said his investment strategy was partly influenced by Buffett.

Russia’s central bank has kept the key interest rate at 21% and is trying to keep the economy from both overheating and cooling too much.

Police have arrested a man they say set a woman on fire while she appeared to be asleep on a New York City subway train yesterday morning, killing her.

A Guatemalan migrant has been arrested for allegedly setting a sleeping subway rider on fire in Brooklyn.

Good morning. Panama’s president rejects Donald Trump’s threat over control of its famous canal. Euro-area growth forecasts are being dialed back. And Apple may take on Amazon with a new home device. Listen to the day’s top stories.