The Pentagon hopes to increase the production of 155-millimeter artillery shells by 500% in the next two years. The estimated cost for this stands at $1.5 billion, according to Bloomberg. The media outlet notes that increased demand from U.S. allies an…
Texas AG threatens to prosecute doctors in emergency abortion
By Brendan Pierson (Reuters) – Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton on Thursday threatened to prosecute any doctors involved in providing an emergency abortion to a woman, hours after she won a court order allowing her to obtain one for medical necessity….
Russia sets March 17 election date with Putin set to run again
Russia’s upper house of parliament, the Federation Council, has officially scheduled the country’s next presidential election for March 17, 2024. Russian President Vladimir Putin is expected to officially declare his candidacy soon. For days now, state…
EU, China move closer together on contentious trade issues in Beijing
The European Union and China took a small step towards each other during high-level talks focused on contentious trade disputes in Beijing on Thursday. The 24th EU-China summit, which was held in person for the first time since 2019, yielded no concret…
DOGE-1 Moon Mission Slated For January 2024 Launch, Related Tokens DOGE, GEC And XI Report Weekly Surge
The Federal Communications Commission approved the DOGE-1 Moon Mission to be launched on Jan. 12, 2024. What Happened: In addition to FCC approval, the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) issued the license for DOGE-1. The…
WATCH: Kyiv Christmas tree offers residents a rare moment of festivity
A Christmas tree in Kyiv’s Sophia Square was lit up on Wednesday evening as dozens of residents enjoyed the festivities on St. Nicholas Day. Before Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, Sophia Square was always bright with lights ov…
Congestion on the A46 in Nottinghamshire causes drivers issues near Newark
Commuters are being affected by congestion on a major road. At least ten minute delays have been exeprienced by drivers on the A46 road. The delays are on and in the vicinity of Farndon Roundabout Northbound in Nottinghamshire. The area is being affect…
Christmas at Wollaton sees international superstar Donny Osmond open their interactive festive experience in Nottinghamshire
A light trail has celebrated a successful opening period after opening to the public last Friday (December 1). Christmas at Wollaton welcomed thousands onsite for an interactive festive experience. A choir of more than 60 primary school children and th…
Diss Christmas lights switch on brings hundreds to town centre
Crowds of people took to the streets at the weekend as the November blues were banished by a tinsel-like twinkling that rendered Diss brighter than a brandy-buttered Christmas pudding. The (snow) ball began rolling at noon on Saturday, as people turned…
Report: Israel to use Kerem Shalom crossing to inspect Gaza aid
With Israel facing growing pressure to allow more humanitarian aid into the Gaza Strip, the government is reportedly planning on using the Kerem Shalom crossing for inspections. The Times of Israel reported, citing a high-ranking anonymous official, th…