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Summary Lin Hsin-i Thanks President Biden at APEC Summit Meeting during the APEC summit in Lima, Taiwan’s representative Lin Hsin-i expressed gratitude to President Joe Biden for his contributions to strengthening U.S.-Taiwan relations over the past four years, Taiwan’s delegation stated. Invitation Extended to President Biden Lin, who leads the government-backed Taiwania Capital investment fund and formerly served as Taiwan’s economy minister, extended a warm invitation to President Biden. He encouraged Biden to visit Taiwan at his earliest convenience, the delegation noted. Trudeau Observes the Conversation Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau listened attentively to the exchange, the statement added, acknowledging…

The 2024 Latin Grammy Awards: A Milestone Anniversary The 2024 Latin Grammy Awards celebrated 25 years of recognizing the best of Latin music in Spanish and Portuguese. Miami Hosts a Star-Studded Night The Kaseya Center in Miami, the epicenter of Latin culture in the U.S., came alive Thursday night with electrifying performances. Highlighting Latin music’s explosive growth, now the nation’s fastest-growing streaming genre, the event featured over 700 artists competing in 58 categories, according to Manuel Abud, CEO of the Latin Recording Academy. Juan Luis Guerra Dominates with Top Awards Merengue and bachata legend Juan Luis Guerra claimed the night’s…

Summary Russia informed Austria on November 15 that it would suspend gas deliveries starting Saturday, signaling the imminent end of Moscow’s last remaining gas supplies to Europe. This suspension will leave Hungary and Slovakia as the only European countries still receiving significant volumes of Russian gas, marking a sharp contrast to the decades of dominance when Russia met 40% of the EU’s gas needs before its invasion of Ukraine in 2022. Austria, the first Western European country to purchase Russian gas, entered into a contract with the Soviet Union in 1968, just months before the Soviet invasion of Czechoslovakia. The…

Lawsuit Filed Against Mountain West Conference and SJSU Over Transgender Athlete Controversy In the latest development of the ongoing controversy involving a transgender player on the San Jose State University (SJSU) women’s volleyball team, a lawsuit has been filed against the Mountain West Conference, the California State University system, and three SJSU staff members, including the head coach of the women’s volleyball team. Plaintiffs Claim Title IX Violations The plaintiffs, which include SJSU volleyball co-captain Brooke Slusser and 10 other current and former student-athletes from the Mountain West Conference, claim that their Title IX rights are being violated by allowing…

A Celestial Double Feature: The Beaver Moon and Leonid Meteor Shower Stargazers are in for a spectacular show this weekend, as the Beaver Moon, the final supermoon of the year, teams up with the dazzling Leonid meteor shower. Both events will grace the skies, offering a rare and exciting opportunity for skywatchers to experience nature’s wonders. The Beaver Moon: The Final Supermoon of 2024 On Friday, the Beaver Moon will reach its peak full moon phase at 4:29 p.m. ET. This marks the last supermoon of the year, the final event in a series of four supermoons in 2024. During…

Storms in eastern Spain have unleashed heavy rains that led to massive flooding last week, resulting in the tragic deaths of over 200 people, primarily near Valencia. Now, these storms have moved toward Barcelona, forcing authorities to suspend commuter rail services. Spanish Transport Minister Oscar Puente announced the suspension of all commuter trains in northeast Catalonia, a region home to 8 million residents. He made this decision at the request of civil protection officials, who expressed concerns about safety due to the ongoing severe weather. In Barcelona, mobile phones issued urgent alerts regarding “extreme and continued rainfall” on the city’s…

The final national NBC News poll of the 2024 presidential campaign reveals a neck-and-neck contest shaped by competing forces that support both Democrat Kamala Harris and Republican Donald Trump in their bids for the White House. The poll shows that Harris receives support from 49% of registered voters in a head-to-head matchup, while Trump also garners 49%. Only 2% of voters remain unsure about their choice. Harris benefits from rising Democratic enthusiasm, a 20-point lead over Trump on the issue of abortion, and an advantage in perceptions of which candidate better supports the middle class. Conversely, Trump gains support from…

JAKARTA, Indonesia — Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki erupted on Sunday, resulting in the deaths of at least nine people. The eruption released explosive plumes of lava, prompting authorities to evacuate several nearby villages, officials reported on Monday. The volcano, located on Flores Island in East Nusa Tenggara province, erupted at 11:57 p.m. local time (11:57 a.m. ET). Hadi Wijaya, a spokesperson for the Center of Volcanology and Geological Hazard Mitigation, described the event, stating that the eruption belched a fiery red column of lava, volcanic ash, and incandescent rocks. “After the eruption, power outages occurred, followed by heavy rain and significant…

This season’s first full game without superstar Connor McDavid turned into a roaring success for the Edmonton Oilers. Now, the Oilers aim to replicate their impressive performance when they visit the Calgary Flames on Sunday. Despite entering the season with high hopes, the Oilers initially stumbled, recording three straight losses. However, a dominant 5-1 victory over the Nashville Predators on Thursday boosted their spirits, marking their third win in four games. Winning so decisively without McDavid, who will miss two to three weeks due to an ankle injury, significantly raised their confidence. “We don’t want to play without Connor, but…

New Zealand bowled India out for just 121 runs, clinching a 25-run victory in the third and final Test held in Mumbai on Sunday. This victory completed a historic 3-0 series sweep for New Zealand. In their pursuit of 147 runs for victory, India faltered on a challenging pitch at the Wankhede Stadium. This defeat marked a significant moment, as it was the first time India faced a clean sweep at home since losing 2-0 to South Africa in 2000. Ajaz Patel emerged as the star of the match, claiming 6 wickets for 57 runs. His exceptional performance played a…