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Lavrov says grain deal will no longer be valid unless there is progress in implementation

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. The grain initiative is part of the package agreement https://tass.com/politics/1624583

Russian forces wipe out Ukrainian arms depot in Kherson area, top brass reports

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. “A command/observation post and an artillery armament depot of the Ukrainian army’s 110th mechanized brigade were destroyed in the area of the settlement of Avdeyevka in the DPR,” Lieutenant-General Igor Konashenkov reported https://tass.com/politics/1624581

New PA bill restricts access to information, Palestinians warn

Jerusalem Post The organizations warned that the new law would stifle free speech and prevent journalists from reporting on issues that reflect negatively on the PA leadership. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-744503

Taiwan issues sea warning for Typhoon Mawar

Taipei, May 29 (CNA) The Central Weather Bureau issued a sea warning for Typhoon Mawar on Monday evening as the approaching storm began bringing high waves to eastern Taiwan. https://focustaiwan.tw/society/202305290016

Russia Hits a Dead End in Bakhmut

Wall Street Journal Victory in Bakhmut has given Russia something to show for its efforts after months without any meaningful gain, but its forces appear unable to capitalize on it. https://www.wsj.com/articles/russia-hits-a-dead-end-in-bakhmut-1020d4ae

Hainan’s Sanya hosts China’s first underwater photography competition

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. About 40 high-professional divers and amateur underwater photographers will take part in the competition https://tass.com/society/1624619

Vermont Gov. Scott vetoes $8B budget that would have been state’s largest ever

Fox News Vermont’s governor has vetoed a state budget that would have been the largest in the state history. DEMOCRAT-CONTROLLED VERMONT SENATE OVERRIDES GOV. PHIL SCOTT’S VETO OF CLEAN-HEAT BILL Republican Gov. Phil Scott said the proposed budget, which is well over $8 billion, would unfairly raise taxes and fees on state residents. He said…

Texas crackdown on drag performances with minors present reaches Gov. Abbott’s desk

Fox News Texas would expand what is considered an illegal public performance of sexual conduct, under a bill approved late Sunday by state lawmakers that drag artists fear will be used to criminalize their shows. The bill approved by the Republican-controlled Legislature is part of a broader effort in Texas and other conservative states to…

Crimean officials making every effort to prevent sabotage attacks — region’s head

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. The official said local residents are a big help in detecting sabotage groups https://tass.com/defense/1624575

FACTBOX: Treaty on Conventional Forces in Europe

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. The Treaty on Conventional Armed Forces in Europe (CFE) was signed on November 19, 1990 in Paris by 16 NATO member states and 6 Warsaw Treaty Organization members https://tass.com/world/1624559