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FujiiPonta
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I collect world news here.
I am specialized in International Relations and especially interested in politics in the Asia-Pacific region.
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US: The automated signature machine has been a tool used by presidents at the White House for decades.
Here is what it is, what we know about Biden’s use and why Trump continuously brings it up.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
What is an autopen and why can’t Trump stop talking about it?
The first autopen was patented in the 1800s and has been used by many American presidents
www.theguardian.com
November 29, 2025 at 11:20 PM
US: Trump pushes long-running attack on Biden autopen use, claiming he’s ‘cancelling’ actions signed with it
edition.cnn.com/2025/11/28/p...
Trump pushes long-running attack on Biden autopen use, claiming he’s ‘cancelling’ actions signed with it | CNN Politics
President Donald Trump on Friday continued his effort to delegitimize actions taken during Joe Biden’s presidency, claiming in a social media post that he is “cancelling all executive orders, and anyt...
edition.cnn.com
November 29, 2025 at 11:17 PM
US President Donald Trump didn’t bring much holiday cheer on Tuesday (November 25), when bestowing ceremonial pardons on two Thanksgiving turkeys, dispensing more insults than goodwill at the traditional White House ritual.
apnews.com/article/dona...
Trump spares turkeys — but not his political opponents — at annual pardoning ceremony
President Donald Trump brought insults and grievances to the traditional Thanksgiving turkey pardoning ceremony at the White House.
apnews.com
November 29, 2025 at 11:16 PM
Ukrainian naval drones hit two oil tankers from Russia's so-called "shadow fleet" as they travelled through the Black Sea, Ukrainian officials have said.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Ukraine hits tankers in Black Sea in escalation against Russia
The two ships stuck by drones were thought to be used to bypass Western sanctions on Russia.
www.bbc.com
November 29, 2025 at 11:11 PM
Ukrainian naval drones hit two oil tankers from Russia's so-called "shadow fleet" as they travelled through the Black Sea, Ukrainian officials have said.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Ukraine hits tankers in Black Sea in escalation against Russia
The two ships stuck by drones were thought to be used to bypass Western sanctions on Russia.
www.bbc.com
November 29, 2025 at 11:08 PM
November 29, 2025 at 11:06 PM
At least 153 people have been killed in Sri Lanka after landslides and flooding caused by Cyclone Ditwah, officials said on Saturday (29 November), with 191 others missing and more than half a million affected nationwide.
www.reuters.com/business/env...
Death toll in Sri Lanka rises to 153 after Cyclone Ditwah
At least 153 people have been killed in Sri Lanka after landslides and flooding caused by Cyclone Ditwah, officials said on Saturday, with 191 others missing and more than half a million affected nati...
www.reuters.com
November 29, 2025 at 11:04 PM
Torrential rains have triggered floods and landslides across parts of southern Asia, killing about 600 people.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Flooding in South East Asia leaves 600 dead
The region is hit by some of the worst floods in years, with millions affected in Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand and Sri Lanka.
www.bbc.com
November 29, 2025 at 11:02 PM
Hong Kong’s deadliest fire in decades has raised questions about corruption and negligence in the renovations of the apartment complex where at least 128 people died.
apnews.com/article/hong...
Authorities probe corruption and negligence in Hong Kong's deadliest fire in decades
Hong Kong’s deadliest fire in decades is raising questions about corruption and negligence in the renovations of the apartment complex where at least 128 people died.
apnews.com
November 29, 2025 at 10:55 PM
Hong Kong officials have held a moment of silence at the start of a three-day mourning period to remember those killed after the city's deadliest fire in nearly 80 years.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Three days of mourning begins after Hong Kong apartment fire
At least 128 people have died and hundreds remain unaccounted for following the fire which engulfed several tower blocks.
www.bbc.com
November 29, 2025 at 10:50 PM
Firefighters were working to bring under control Hong Kong’s deadliest fire in decades and were rescuing residents from the high-rise towers in the suburban Tai Po district.
This is a photo gallery curated by AP photo editors.
apnews.com/photo-galler...
Photos from Hong Kong's deadliest fire in decades
HONG KONG (AP) — Firefighters were working to bring under control Hong Kong’s deadliest fire in decades and were rescuing residents from the high-rise towers in the suburban Tai Po district.
apnews.com
November 29, 2025 at 10:49 PM