Eurozone likely in recession, PMI surveys show (www.euractiv.com)
War on Gaza: Important archaeological site 'mostly destroyed' by Israeli invasion (www.middleeasteye.net)
Xi warned Biden during summit that Beijing will reunify Taiwan with China (www.nbcnews.com)
Malaysia bans Israeli-flagged ships in response to Gaza war (www.businesstimes.com.sg)
Israel exploring construction of humanitarian compound in northern Gaza after fighting subsides (edition.cnn.com)
Hamas leader Sinwar said to narrowly evade capture by IDF two separate times (www.timesofisrael.com)
A $2M missile vs. a $2,000 drone: Pentagon worried over cost of Houthi attacks (www.politico.com)
As American warships rack up kills against Houthi drones and missiles in the Red Sea, Pentagon officials are increasingly alarmed not just at the threat to U.S. naval forces and international shipping — but at the growing cost of keeping them safe....
Philippines rebukes China over South China Sea claims (www.reuters.com)
The Philippine defence minister rebuked China on Wednesday for accusing his country of provoking tension and stirring trouble in the South China Sea, saying only Beijing believed what it was saying....
US officials monitored pro-Assange protests in Australia for ‘anti-US sentiment’, documents reveal (www.theguardian.com)
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Narendra Modi responds to assassination claims (www.ft.com)
Narendra Modi has for the first time responded to allegations of an Indian assassination plot in the US, saying he will “look into” any evidence but a “few incidents” would not derail US-India ties....
Running short on Ukraine air defenses, U.S. looks to Japan (www.washingtonpost.com)
Islamic Jihad releases video of two Israeli hostages pleading for their release (www.reuters.com)
A Palestinian baby girl, born 17 days ago during Gaza war, is killed with brother in Israeli strike (apnews.com)
Israel offers Hamas one-week pause in fighting as part of a new hostage deal (www.axios.com)
Asylum Hostel Torched As Anti-Immigrant Unrest Spirals in Ireland (www.vice.com)
Company tells employees to run miles each month if they want their bonuses (www.techspot.com)
Ukraine military seeks extra 500,000 soldiers - President Zelensky (www.bbc.com)
Ukraine’s military wants to mobilise up to 500,000 extra people, President Volodymyr Zelensky has revealed, as the war with Russia nears a two-year mark....
US announces naval coalition to defend Red Sea shipping from Houthi attacks (www.theguardian.com)
Egypt and Saudi Arabia notably absent from Operation Prosperity Guardian as more shipping companies forgo route...
Nobel peace prize awarded to Barack Obama (www.theguardian.com)
US president in surprise win for ‘extraordinary efforts’ to improve world diplomacy and co-operation
Another Hunter Biden scandal (eu.usatoday.com)
Hunter Biden’s drug addiction and claims of political targeting could play a major role in his defense against tax charges that carry a maximum penalty of 17 years in prison.
Russia summons Finland ambassador over US border accord (www.bbc.com)
Russia has summoned the Finnish ambassador in Moscow, after Finland signed a new agreement on military co-operation with the US....
‘Important bills coming up’ — 141 Oppn MPs suspended, Modi urges BJP MPs to attend Parliament (theprint.in)
Modi’s comments at the BJP parliamentary board meeting came amid an unprecedented crackdown in both Houses, which saw the suspension of as many as 141 MPs in the past week for ‘causing disruption...
Climate activist for Samoa tells why Ireland should join the campaign for a fossil fuel non-proliferation treaty (www.independent.ie)
Parliament winter session: India opposition fury as 141 MPs suspended (www.bbc.com)
On Monday, the opposition accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government of attacking democracy after a record 78 MPs were suspended in one day....