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China has expressed strong opposition to US President Joe Biden's recent approval of $571.3 million in defense assistance for Taiwan, a move announced by the White House on Friday. The package, which includes military articles, services, and training, follows a similar authorization of $567 million just three months prior. Beijing's foreign ministry condemned the assistance as a significant violation of China's sovereignty and security interests, asserting that it has lodged stern representations with the US. The Taiwan Affairs Office criticized the US for contradicting its commitments against supporting Taiwan independence, demanding an immediate halt to arms supplies and urging caution in handling Taiwan-related issues. Despite not officially recognizing Taiwan, the US remains its primary strategic ally and arms supplier. This development follows Taiwan's recent receipt of 38 advanced Abrams battle tanks from the US, marking its first new tanks in three decades. 
Published: Dec 22 2024, 8 pmeznews.inThe German government has committed to a thorough investigation into security oversights leading up to the tragic car-ramming attack at a Christmas market in Magdeburg, which resulted in five fatalities and over 200 injuries. Interior Minister Nancy Faeser faces mounting political pressure amid revelations about the attacker, 50-year-old Taleb al-Abdulmohsen, a psychiatrist with a history of online threats against Germany and prior legal troubles. Faeser emphasized that the attacker did not conform to typical profiles of Islamist extremists, despite his anti-Islam rhetoric. Reports indicate that Saudi intelligence had warned Germany about Abdulmohsen's threats a year prior, but assessments deemed him a low risk. As Germany mourns, calls for increased police powers and reforms in internal security grow louder, with opposition parties demanding accountability for perceived failures in monitoring Abdulmohsen, who had previously espoused far-right conspiracy theories. Parliamentary hearings are scheduled for December 30.
Published: Dec 22 2024, 10 pmeznews.inRussian President Vladimir Putin held a meeting at the Kremlin on Sunday with Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico, who remains one of the few European leaders maintaining a friendly relationship with Moscow. The meeting was highlighted by images broadcast on Russian television, with Kremlin insider Pavel Zarubin sharing a video of the encounter on his Telegram channel. This diplomatic engagement underscores the ongoing ties between Russia and Slovakia amidst a backdrop of strained relations between Moscow and much of the European Union. The meeting reflects Putin's efforts to cultivate alliances in Europe, particularly as geopolitical tensions continue to escalate.
Published: Dec 22 2024, 11 pmeznews.inAt least nine people were killed when a small plane crashed in Gramado, southern Brazil, on Sunday morning, striking a commercial area in the tourist city. The Piper Cheyenne 400 turboprop aircraft collided with a building's chimney, hit the second floor of a house, and ultimately fell onto a furniture store, according to the state's security secretariat. Cleber dos Santos Lima, director of the Interior Police Department, confirmed that there were no survivors among the passengers and crew, with initial reports suggesting the plane was carrying ten people. Additionally, at least 15 individuals were hospitalized, primarily for smoke inhalation resulting from the fire ignited by the crash. The plane had taken off from Canela, another tourist destination in Rio Grande do Sul, which is known for its significant visitor influx, particularly during the Christmas season.
Published: Dec 22 2024, 9 pmeznews.inJeff Bezos has firmly refuted media claims that his upcoming wedding to fiancée Lauren Sanchez will cost an astonishing $600 million. The Amazon founder took to X to label the reports as "completely false," responding to billionaire investor Bill Ackman, who questioned the credibility of the extravagant figure. Bezos emphasized the importance of skepticism regarding sensational news, stating, "Don't believe everything you read," and warned that misinformation spreads faster than the truth. Initial reports suggested the couple's winter wonderland-themed wedding would take place in Aspen, Colorado, on December 28, with a lavish venue reserved for high-profile guests, including Bill Gates and Leonardo DiCaprio. Sanchez also dismissed the rumors, sharing Bezos' statement on her Instagram stories with a clear rebuttal: "Not true." The couple has been together since 2018, following Bezos' divorce from MacKenzie Scott.
Published: Dec 22 2024, 9 pmeznews.inNew research has uncovered evidence of a brutal massacre dating back 4,000 years at Charterhouse Warren Farm in southwestern England, possibly linked to acts of cannibalism. The remains of at least 37 individuals, including men, women, and children, were found in a deep shaft, exhibiting signs of violent trauma such as snapped femurs and bashed skulls. Researchers suggest these victims were likely captives or surprise attack victims, slaughtered in a single event between 2210 and 2010 BC. Notably, some bones show human bite marks, and tool marks indicate flesh was stripped for consumption. The findings challenge previous assumptions about the region's peaceful Bronze Age, revealing a unique case of mass violence and ritualistic body processing. Lead researcher Rick Schulting highlighted the unexpected nature of these findings, suggesting that escalating revenge killings among communities may have driven this horrific event, marking a significant deviation from typical burial practices of the time.
Published: Dec 22 2024, 6 pmeznews.inRussian President Vladimir Putin has threatened to escalate military action against Ukraine following a drone strike on the city of Kazan, which Moscow attributes to Ukrainian forces. The attack, described as "massive," targeted a luxury apartment block but resulted in no casualties, as shown in videos circulating on Russian social media. Putin warned that any attempts to destroy Russian territory would lead to even greater destruction for Ukraine. This incident marks a continuation of heightened aerial assaults in the ongoing conflict, with Ukraine remaining silent on the matter. Meanwhile, Russia has reported recent territorial gains in eastern Ukraine, claiming to have "liberated" villages in the Kharkiv region. The defense ministry stated that these actions are retaliatory measures against Ukrainian attacks on Russian bases. As the conflict continues, Kyiv faces significant challenges in maintaining its defenses amid reported shortages of manpower and ammunition.
Published: Dec 22 2024, 6 pmeznews.inJeff Bezos, the founder of Amazon, is set to marry fiancée Lauren Sanchez next Saturday in a lavish $600 million winter wonderland-themed wedding in Aspen, Colorado. The couple, together since 2019 and engaged since May 2023, will celebrate their upcoming nuptials with private dinners at Matsuhisa, a luxury sushi restaurant they have rented out. Sanchez, born in Albuquerque, New Mexico, is a former broadcast journalist and entertainment reporter who co-hosted "Good Day LA" and has appeared in films like "The Longest Yard" and "Ted 2." In 2016, she founded Black Ops Aviation, the first female-owned aerial film company, and is a licensed helicopter pilot. Previously married to Hollywood agent Patrick Whitesell, Sanchez has three children. She also serves as vice chair of the Bezos Earth Fund, focusing on climate change, and authored a bilingual children's book in September 2024.
Published: Dec 22 2024, 7 pmeznews.inA helicopter crash in southwestern Turkey on Sunday resulted in the deaths of four individuals, including two pilots, a doctor, and a hospital employee. The incident occurred in Mugla province when the helicopter struck the fourth floor of a hospital during take-off, with provincial governor Idris Akbiyik attributing the accident to thick fog. The helicopter was reportedly en route to Antalya when it took off in poor visibility conditions, as captured in footage from NTV. After striking the hospital, the aircraft drifted in the fog before crashing into an empty field nearby. This tragic event follows another recent aviation incident in Turkey, where six soldiers lost their lives in a helicopter collision during a training exercise in Isparta province, although the cause of that crash remains unspecified. Authorities are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the latest accident.
Published: Dec 22 2024, 5 pmeznews.inA 50-year-old Saudi psychiatrist, Taleb al-Abdulmohsen, has been remanded in custody after allegedly driving into a Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany, killing five and injuring over 200. Authorities charged him with murder and attempted murder, amid scrutiny of the German government's failure to act on prior warnings about his threats. Abdulmohsen, an anti-Islam activist who had lived in Germany for nearly two decades, had a history of online threats against German citizens and had been flagged by Saudi intelligence for inciting violence. Following the attack, Chancellor Olaf Scholz condemned the "terrible" incident and called for national unity, while facing criticism over security lapses. Both far-right and far-left parties demanded accountability, questioning why Abdulmohsen was not deemed a threat despite previous assessments. The motive remains unclear, but frustration over Germany's refugee policies may have played a role, according to prosecutors.
Published: Dec 22 2024, 5 pm
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