• 11/19/2024

Waters in Venice’s Grand Canal turn bright green, prompting investigation

Washington Post Italian media said the occurrence was reminiscent of when an Argentine artist released colored pigment into the waterway in 1968 to raise ecological awareness. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/05/29/venice-grand-canal-water-green-climate/

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Russian Interior Ministry puts US Senator Lindsey Graham on the wanted list — database

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Earlier, Senator Graham said that the deaths of Russians during the conflict in Ukraine were the best money the US ever spent https://tass.com/ukraine-crisis/1624329

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Damaged housing and infrastructure facilities – aftermath of Russian attack on Kyiv Oblast

Pravda Ukraine Residential buildings and infrastructure facilities have been damaged as a result of an overnight attack by the Russians on Kyiv Oblast, but there were no casualties. Source: Head of the Kyiv Oblast Police Andrii Nebytov on Telegram Quote from Nebytov: “An air-raid warning was in force in the oblast from 00:31 to 05:00.…

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Taiwan shares close up 0.8%

Taipei, May 29 (CNA) Taiwan shares ended up 131.25 points, or 0.8 percent, at 16,636.30 Monday on turnover of NT$339.74 billion (US$11.09 billion). https://focustaiwan.tw/business/202305290008

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Singapore teen admits trying to rape 8-year-old sister

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The 17-year-old, who cannot be named for legal reasons, also took lewd photos of his sister and told a friend about it, who reported him to his school. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3222151/singapore-teen-admits-trying-rape-8-year-old-sister?utm_source=rss_feed

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Global Impact: Xi Jinping rolls out the red carpet for Central Asian leaders as G7 vows to address China challenge

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. In this edition of the Global Impact newsletter, we look back at what was achieved during the China-Central Asia Summit. https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3222102/global-impact-xi-jinping-rolls-out-red-carpet-central-asian-leaders-g7-vows-address-china-challenge?utm_source=rss_feed

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Ukraine live briefing: Russia continues air raids; Ukraine proposes 50-year sanctions on Iran

Washington Post Ukraine endured its 15th nightly air raid this month. The country’s military officials said Russian forces launched up to 40 missiles and 35 drones. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/05/29/russia-ukraine-war-news/

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Ukrainian shelling of Kherson Region’s Korsunka kills wounds two civilians

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. The shelling resulted in casualties https://tass.com/defense/1624323

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Ukrainian Air Force downs 37 cruise missiles and 29 Shahed drones overnight

Pravda Ukraine The Ukrainian Air Force destroyed 37 cruise missiles and 29 Shahed kamikaze drones on the night of 28-29 May. Source: Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on Telegram Quote from the Air Force: “We have destroyed 67 air targets: 37 Kh-101/Kh-555 cruise missiles, 29 Shahed-136/131 strike drones and 1 operational-tactical reconnaissance…

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Beijing’s top man in Hong Kong urges welfare sector to use ‘unique advantage’ to promote patriotic values, play greater role in reducing hardship

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Zheng Yanxiong says social welfare sector is connected to ‘thousands of households’, giving it a platform for ‘spreading and advocating mainstream social values’. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3222150/beijings-top-man-hong-kong-urges-welfare-sector-use-unique-advantage-promote-patriotic-values?utm_source=rss_feed

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