China releases three Americans in prisoner swap: Report
The Biden administration has reportedly secured the release of three Americans from detention in China in exchange for unnamed Chinese persons held in the U.S.
Month: November 2024
China agrees to release 3 ‘wrongfully detained’ Americans
China is releasing three Americans Wednesday who have been “wrongfully detained,” Fox News has confirmed. “We are pleased to announce the release of Mark Swidan, Kai Li, and John Leung from detention in the … Read more
Australia introduces bill to fine supermarkets for supplier misconduct
Australia has introduced a bill that could impose hefty fines on large supermarket chains failing to comply with a new industry code of conduct. The Treasury Laws Amendment (Fairer for Families and Farmers and … Read more
BBC sees destruction in southern Beirut suburb
Families are beginning to return to their homes in Lebanon, after Israel agreed a ceasefire with Hezbollah. Israeli troops began a land invasion of Lebanon almost two months ago, in response to almost a … Read more
Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire; Thanksgiving travel : NPR
Good morning. You’re reading the Up First newsletter. Subscribe here to get it delivered to your inbox, and listen to the Up First podcast for all the news you need to start your day. Today’s top stories A … Read more
Mississippi runoff election for state Supreme Court justice is too close to call
A runoff election for the state Supreme Court in Mississippi is too close to call between state Sen. Jenifer Branning and incumbent Justice Jim Kitchens as of Wednesday morning. Although Mississippi judicial candidates run without party … Read more
Mexico Threatens Retaliatory Tariffs in Response to Trump
MEXICO CITY — President Claudia Sheinbaum suggested Tuesday that Mexico could retaliate with tariffs of its own, after U.S. President-elect Donald Trump threatened to impose 25% import duties on Mexican goods if the country … Read more
‘Moana 2’-led Thanksgiving box office could be best in years
Auliʻi Cravalho voices Moana in Disney Animation’s “Moana 2.” Disney The domestic box office is poised for its biggest Thanksgiving haul since the pandemic thanks to a Polynesian princess, a pair of witches and … Read more
Israeli Military Fires On Cars In Southern Lebanon After Cease-fire
A military statement said its forces fired warning shots on vehicles in an area prohibited for movement to prevent it from advancing, without specifying where the incident took place. “The Israeli Air Force remains … Read more
Myanmar leader faces ICC arrest warrant
The chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC) says it has requested an arrest warrant for Myanmar’s military leader Min Aung Hlaing for crimes against humanity committed against the Rohingya Muslims. Karim Khan … Read more