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Trump, Boris Johnson share dinner, discuss Ukraine

Fox News Former President Donald Trump met with former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson this week as the latter tours the United States. The two former world leaders discussed at length the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine, a spokesperson told the press. “Rt Hon Boris Johnson MP met President Donald J Trump to discuss the…

Uyghur Scholar Is Missing in Hong Kong, Rights Group Says, Raising Fear of Detention

Wall Street Journal Abuduwaili Abudureheman was last heard from saying he was being interrogated by police, according to Amnesty International. https://www.wsj.com/articles/uyghur-scholar-is-missing-in-hong-kong-rights-group-says-raising-fear-of-detention-702c4b18

Turkey to maintain good-neighborly relations with Russia if Kilicdaroglu wins — opposition

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Meanwhile, Kilicdaroglu said earlier that he opposes the implementation of the gas hub project, proposed by Russia https://tass.com/world/1623875

Chinese aircraft carrier Shandong transits through Taiwan Strait: MND

Taipei, May 27 (CNA) A Chinese naval fleet led by the Shandong aircraft carrier transited through the Taiwan Strait Saturday afternoon, according to Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defense (MND). https://focustaiwan.tw/cross-strait/202305270008

Ukrainian military starts training on Abrams tanks in Germany – Pentagon

Pravda Ukraine The first group of about 400 Ukrainian servicemen began training in the operation and maintenance of American M1 Abrams tanks in Germany. Source: Lieutenant Colonel Garron Garn, the representative of the Pentagon, reports European Pravda, referring to The New York Times. https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/05/27/7404142/

Drone crashes in Tver Region, no one injured – regional government

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. No casualties https://tass.com/emergencies/1623873

Construction worker killed in Ukrainian shelling of Kursk Region – governor

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. The work was carried out near the village of Plekhovo on the defensive line of the state border fortifications https://tass.com/emergencies/1623871

How to get laughs in Hong Kong: veteran comedian Steven Lee talks about living with disability, building audiences and dealing with ‘internet mobs who hurt free speech’

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Trilingual comedian says local scene is still small compared with other major cities, but hopes it can gain traction following end to Hong Kong’s pandemic curbs. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3222043/how-get-laughs-hong-kong-veteran-comedian-steven-lee-talks-about-living-disability-building?utm_source=rss_feed

Summer’s Unofficial Start

New York Times It’s Memorial Day Weekend, the start of summer, ready or not. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/27/briefing/summers-unofficial-start-memorial-day.html

Iran: Zelensky making ‘worthless’ charges to get more Western weapons

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Tehran has censured Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s allegation that Iran has sent drones to Russia to be used in the war against Ukraine. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2023/05/27/704178/Iran-Zelensky-making-worthless-charges-against-Iran-get-more-Western-arms