• 11/19/2024

Russian attack on Kyiv: missile fragments fall on road in city’s Obolon district

Pravda Ukraine An air-raid warning has been issued in the Ukrainian capital, air defence systems are in operation, and authorities insist that their work should not be filmed, with the wreckage of downed air targets falling to the ground. https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/05/29/7404310/

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World No Tobacco Day: Hong Kong pharmacies to receive 5,000 free nicotine patch trial kits next month as part of public anti-smoking drive

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Authorities say they hope campaign will encourage smokers to take first step towards quitting. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3222186/world-no-tobacco-day-hong-kong-pharmacies-receive-5000-free-nicotine-patch-trial-kits-next-month?utm_source=rss_feed

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Chinese defence chief Li Shangfu will speak at Shangri-La Dialogue, ministry says

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. US counterpart will also attend the defence summit but it’s not known if the pair will hold talks. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3222185/chinese-defence-chief-li-shangfu-will-speak-shangri-la-dialogue-ministry-says?utm_source=rss_feed

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MBR Explorer: UAE Plans Space Mission to Explore Asteroid Belt

New York Times After a successful mission to Mars, the Emirati space agency is planning a tour of the debris field between Mars and Jupiter, with a focus on one of its most intriguing objects. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/29/science/uae-asteroid-mission.html

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Armenia, Azerbaijan won’t sign peace treaty in Chisinau on June 1 — Pashinyan

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Nikol Pashinyan also commented on some statements by Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev, adding that Yerevan was starting to doubt Baku’s commitment to the agreements that were reached in Brussels on May 14 https://tass.com/world/1624385

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G7 prepares security guarantees for Kiev in case of conflict settlement — newspaper

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. At the same time, it was noted that the governments of France, Germany and Italy have no idea how much longer they can count on their voters to continue approving ongoing support for Kiev https://tass.com/world/1624383

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So Who Won ‘Succession’?

Wall Street Journal At last, the ultimate CEO-victor emerged on Sunday. But the true winner of HBO’s hit? Fans. Inside the making of a finale https://www.wsj.com/articles/succession-finale-recap-who-won-ceo-hbo-6319d257

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Hong Kong’s High Court rejects bid by tycoon Jimmy Lai to drop national security case

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Three-judge panel, appointed by city leader, rules there was no bias involved in the handling of his case. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3222184/last-ditch-bid-hong-kong-tycoon-jimmy-lai-get-national-security-charges-dropped-rejected-high-court?utm_source=rss_feed

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Sen. Dianne Feinstein confused by VP Kamala Harris’ participation in tie-breaking vote: report

Fox News California Sen. Dianne Feinstein, a Democrat, was reportedly confused last year after observing Vice President Kamala Harris presiding over the Senate for a tie-breaking vote. Feinstein, 89, appeared unaware during one vote as to why Harris, who had previously broken numerous ties, was taking up her role as president of the Senate, according…

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Air-raid warning issued in Kyiv and Chernihiv oblasts: explosions heard in the capital

Pravda Ukraine The Ukrainian authorities have issued an air-raid in the capital and Kyiv Oblast, and explosions have been heard in the capital. Source: alarm map Details: The air-raid warning was issued at 11:09 (Kyiv time). https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/05/29/7404308/

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