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Defense.gov,DOD Releases List of Chinese Military Companies in Accordance with Section 1260H of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021

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DOD Releases List of Chinese Military Companies in Accordance with Section 1260H of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 January 7, 2025 WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Department of Defense (DOD) today released a list of 59 Chinese companies that are owned or controlled by the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) or its affiliates. … Read more

Defense.gov,Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III to Travel to Ramstein Air Base to Host 25th Ukraine Defense Contact Group

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Secretary of Defense Austin to Host 25th Ukraine Defense Contact Group Meeting at Ramstein Air Base January 7, 2025 The United States Secretary of Defense, Lloyd J. Austin III, will travel to Ramstein Air Base in Germany on January 10, 2025, to host the 25th meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group (UDCG). The meeting … Read more

Congressional Bills,S. Con. Res. 1 (ENR) – Extending the life of the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies.

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S. Con. Res. 1 (ENR): Extending the Life of the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies Summary: Senate Concurrent Resolution 1 (S. Con. Res. 1) was introduced by Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) on January 7, 2025. The resolution proposes extending the life of the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies (JCCIC) through January 20, 2033. … Read more

Congressional Bills,S. Con. Res. 3 (ENR) – Authorizing the use of the rotunda of the Capitol for the lying in state of the remains of the late James Earl Carter, Jr., 39th President of the United States.

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U.S. Senate Passes Resolution Authorizing Lying-in-State Ceremony for Former President Jimmy Carter January 7, 2025 – The United States Senate unanimously passed S. Con. Res. 3 today, a resolution authorizing the use of the Capitol rotunda for the lying in state of the remains of the late James Earl Carter, Jr., the 39th President of … Read more

Congressional Bills,S. Con. Res. 2 (ENR) – To provide for the counting on January 6, 2025, of the electoral votes for President and Vice President of the United States.

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S. Con. Res. 2: A Resolution to Ensure the Secure and Transparent Counting of Electoral Votes in 2025 Introduction On January 6, 2025, the United States will hold its quadrennial presidential election. To ensure the secure and transparent counting of the electoral votes on that day, the Senate has introduced Senate Concurrent Resolution 2 (S. … Read more

Congressional Bills,H.R. 10545 (ENR) – American Relief Act, 2025

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H.R. 10545 (ENR) – American Relief Act, 2025 Date: 2025-01-07 13:32 Introduced By: Representative Maxine Waters (D-CA) Current Status: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services Summary: The American Relief Act, 2025, is a proposed piece of legislation aimed at providing economic relief to individuals and businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The bill … Read more

Top Stories,Gaza: Humanitarians assist families impacted by recent airstrike in Deir Al-Balah

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Gaza: Humanitarians assist families impacted by recent airstrike in Deir Al-Balah Deir Al-Balah, Occupied Palestinian Territory, 07 January 2025 – Humanitarian organizations are providing emergency assistance to families impacted by an airstrike that hit the city of Deir Al-Balah in the central Gaza Strip. The airstrike, which occurred on 04 January 2025, resulted in the … Read more

Top Stories,World News in Brief: Deadly China quake, Killings of Alawites in Syria, executions in Iran, CAR rights defenders, finance and food crises

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World News in Brief: Deadly China quake, Killings of Alawites in Syria, executions in Iran, CAR rights defenders, finance and food crises January 7, 2025 Deadly China quake A 6.8-magnitude earthquake struck southwestern China’s Sichuan province early Tuesday, killing at least 21 people and injuring more than 250. The quake, which was centered in the … Read more

Top Stories,Lebanon: Appeal for $371.4 million to boost life-saving support

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Lebanon: Appeal for $371.4 million to boost life-saving support Date: 2025-01-07 12:00 Source: United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) Summary: The United Nations and humanitarian partners have launched an appeal for $371.4 million to provide life-saving support to vulnerable people in Lebanon for the first half of 2025. The appeal, known … Read more