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Lebanese army frees kidnapped Saudi national – statement

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-744589

Fare increases for Hong Kong’s Citybus and New World First Bus merger, KMB ‘approved by Exco, with most routes to see 50 HK cents to HK$1 price hike’

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. New fares to ‘take effect on June 18 at the earliest’. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3222290/fare-increases-hong-kongs-citybus-and-new-world-first-bus-merger-kmb-approved-exco-most-routes-see?utm_source=rss_feed

Russian forces wipe out Ukrainian howitzer, mortar team in Kherson area

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. In addition, artillery fire near the settlement of Tyaginka destroyed a Ukrainian 120mm mortar with ammunition and its crew https://tass.com/defense/1624911

Tuvalu’s foreign minister to visit Taiwan

Taipei, May 30 (CNA) Tuvaluan Foreign Minister Simon Kofe will arrive in Taiwan on Wednesday for a six-day visit, during which he will meet with President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文), the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said Tuesday. https://focustaiwan.tw/politics/202305300009

Taiwan to recruit 40 envoys for summer program in St. Lucia: MOFA

Taipei, May 30 (CNA) The Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ (MOFA) annual “youth ambassadors” program is looking to recruit 40 students to take part in a 10-day trip to Caribbean ally Saint Lucia that MOFA hopes will enhance bilateral ties and broaden the students’ worldview. https://focustaiwan.tw/culture/202305300008

Israeli forces thwart drug smuggling from Egypt worth NIS 300,000

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-744588

A British Reporter Had a Big #MeToo Scoop. Her Editor Killed It.

New York Times Seven women say that a star columnist groped them or made unwanted sexual advances. But Britain’s news media has a complicated relationship with outing its own. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/30/world/europe/me-too-guardian-financial-times-madison-marriage.html

At Guantánamo’s Court Like No Other, Progress Is Frustrated by State Secrets

New York Times The U.S. government is still sorting out what’s secret in an Indonesian bombing case more than two decades after the attack. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/30/us/politics/guantanamo-classified-secrets-indonesia-bali-bombing.html

Chris Christie Gets a Super PAC Ahead of His Likely 2024 Bid

New York Times The former governor of New Jersey, who has been at times both a confidant and a rival of Donald Trump, will have some outside help in his effort to win the Republican primary. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/30/us/politics/chris-christie-2024-election.html

Xi Jinping says education key to building a modern, hi-tech China as he directs Politburo to speed up progress in sector

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Education is an important support for achieving greater science and tech self-reliance and can enhance China’s soft power, president says. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3222285/xi-jinping-says-education-key-building-modern-hi-tech-china-he-directs-politburo-speed-progress?utm_source=rss_feed