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China Airlines of Taiwan is close to splitting the order for long-distance passenger jets between Boeing and Airbus, but the decision for the freighter order remains pending. China Airlines elaborates that the fleet will be "based on market demand and corporate developments, and carefully studies the relevant technical and commercial conditions to select the most appropriate aircraft type.” China Airlines will make the decision, which will help ensure Taiwan’s continued interest in maintaining strong bilateral ties with the US government. Parent: THE GEOSTRATA    #Taiwan #ChinaAirlines #Boeing #Airbus #USTaiwanties #USElection

About two million people in the Rakhine state of Myanmar are at risk of starvation and are experiencing a “total economic collapse," according to a senior UN official. This is due to the ongoing conflict in Myanmar and trade restrictions imposed by the military. The UNDP report explains that these restrictions are “clearly aimed at isolating Rakhine from the rest of the country and exacting ‘collective punishment’ on an already vulnerable population.” Parent:THE GEOSTRATA #Myanmar #Rakhine #MilitaryJunta #foodshortage #traderestriction

Iran referred to Donald Trump's victory in the U.S. presidential election as an opportunity for the United States to evaluate and possibly change its past "wrong policies." Trump, who is all set to return to the White House in January following his victory over Vice President Kamala Harris in the presidential race, had enforced a "maximum pressure" strategy on Iran during his previous term as the President. The U.S. and Iran have been at odds since the 1979 Islamic Revolution, which removed the Western-backed shah, but tensions had hit an all time high during Trump’s first tenure from 2017-2021. Parent: THE GEOSTRATA #Iran #USA #Trump #USPresidentialElection #ForeignPolicy #MaximumPressure #TrumpVictory #MiddleEastPolitics #USForeignPolicy

Germany entered a tumultuous political period on Wednesday as the ruling coalition government led by Chancellor Olaf Scholz collapsed. It was the decision to remove the finance minister Christian Lindner of the Free Democrats (FDP) party from his post that caused the swift shatter. The chancellor is set to lead a minority government, in support of the Social Democrats and the Greens. A parliamentary confidence vote is tentatively scheduled for January 15, 2025, a move which has opened the door for a potential snap election. Parent:THE GEOSTRATA #Germany #OlafScholz #GermanyPolitics #SnapElection #SocialDemocrats #MinorityGovernment

Indian President Droupadi Murmu will board the indigenous aircraft carrier INS Vikrant and observe ‘Naval Operation’ at sea. The Chief of Naval Staff, Admiral Dinesh K Tripati, will welcome the President at INS Hansa with a 150-man Ceremonial Guard of Honour. According to the Ministry of Defence release, “The scheduled operations include surface ships ops, battle actions, submarine exercises, air power demo including take-off and landings by deck-based fighter aircraft/ helicopters and a flypast by naval aircraft.” Parent: THE GEOSTRATA #ins #vikrant #indigenous #aircraftcarrier #president #india #droupadimurmu #navaloperations #indiannavy

On 06 November, US Vice President Kamala Harris officially conceded the 2024 US elections to Donald Trump and said, “While I concede this election, I do not concede the fight that fueled this campaign.”    Harris also congratulated Donald Trump on his victory over a call. She outlined the significance of peaceful transfer of power and she accepts the outcome of the results as that’s what “distinguishes democracy from tyranny.”     Parent: THE GEOSTRATA    #USElections #KamalaHarris #DonaldTrump #Republicans #Democrats

On 6 November, Joint Secretary of the Pakistan-Afghanistan-Iran division of the External Affairs Ministry, J P Singh, met the acting Afghanistan Defence Minister, Mohammad Yaqoob, for the first time in Kabul. The defence ministry said, “In this meeting, the two sides emphasised their common desire to expand bilateral relations, especially in the field of humanitarian cooperation and other issues, and expressed their interest in strengthening further interactions between Afghanistan and India.” Parent: THE GEOSTRATA #India #Afghanistan #Taliban #JPSingh #MohammadYaqoob #IndiaAfghanistanties

Former Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina conveyed her congratulations to Donald Trump on his win in the 2024 US Elections. The Awami League’s social media post on the X platform said, “She hoped that under his second presidency, the bilateral relations between the friendly countries of Bangladesh and the United States of America would be further strengthened. She expressed her commitment to working together again to advance the bilateral and multilateral interests of both countries.” Parent: THE GEOSTRATA #USElections #DonaldTrump #SheikhHasina #AwamiLeague #Bangadesh

NATO Chief Mark Rutte congratulated Donald Trump and said, “I just congratulated Donald Trump on his election as President of the United States. His leadership will again be key to keeping our Alliance strong. I look forward to working with him again to advance peace through strength through NATO.” Parent: THE GEOSTRATA #trumpwins #donaldtrump #presidenttrump #uselections #nato #alliance #markrutte

Ukrainian President Mr. Volodymyr Zelensky conveyed his congratulations to Donald Trump and said “I appreciate President Trump’s commitment to the “peace through strength” approach in global affairs. This is exactly the principle that can practically bring just peace in Ukraine closer. I am hopeful that we will put it into action together.”  Parent: THE GEOSTRATA #trumpwins #donaldtrump #presidenttrump #uselections #volodymyrzelensky #zelensky #ukraine