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Minor who helped Russians attack Bakhmut to serve 10 years in prison

Pravda Ukraine The Druzhkivka City Court in Donetsk Oblast found a citizen guilty of collaborationism and sentenced him to 10 years of imprisonment. Source: Sudovyi Reporter (Court Reporter) with reference to the court decision dated 19 May. https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/05/25/7403842/

DeSantis to hold ‘campaign kick-off’ events in Iowa, N.H., S.C., after announcing White House bid

Fox News Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis will hold “campaign kick-off” events next week in the three states that lead off the GOP presidential nominating calendar, the first in-person campaigning since he declared his candidacy for the White House on Wednesday. DeSantis will start with a May 30 event in Des Moines, Iowa, followed by a…

South Korea, US troops hold large live-fire drills near border with North Korea

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The exercises mark 70 years since the establishment of the military alliance between Seoul and Washington. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3221835/south-korea-us-troops-hold-large-live-fire-drills-near-border-north-korea?utm_source=rss_feed

Russia’s ambassadors try to hinder Ukrainian Foreign Minister in Africa, and Russia prepares tour “in his footsteps”

Pravda Ukraine During his tour to Africa, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, Dmytro Kuleba, has reported that Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov is “following in his footsteps” preparing a visit to the continent, and Russian ambassadors are telling the governments of African countries how bad it is to receive a Ukrainian minister. https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/05/25/7403841/

Minsk on guard to stymie any uprising that Warsaw may be backing — President Lukashenko

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. The Belarusian leader expressed regret that his prior statements have fallen on deaf ears https://tass.com/world/1622855

Celsius Names Fahrenheit as Winning Chapter 11 Bidder

Wall Street Journal Crypto lender has reached a deal to be managed by a group of investors led by TechCrunch founder Michael Arrington. https://www.wsj.com/articles/crypto-lender-celsius-names-fahrenheit-as-winning-chapter-11-bidder-40c3c3e5

Milk made in Hong Kong? University rolls out only drink of its kind in city, hopes to reach some supermarkets in future

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Locally produced milk is on sale at university’s campus in Kowloon Tong for HK$9 (US$1) per 236ml carton. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3221834/milk-made-hong-kong-university-rolls-out-only-drink-its-kind-city-hopes-reach-some-supermarkets?utm_source=rss_feed

China’s Apple loss is India’s gain, as 2022 supplier list shows shift in supply chain preferences

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Apple added five new suppliers in mainland China last year but cut eight, while production bases in India rose to 14 from 11. https://www.scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3221814/chinas-apple-loss-indias-gain-2022-supplier-list-shows-shift-supply-chain-preferences?utm_source=rss_feed

In China trade, Uruguay businesses will ‘for sure’ use more yuan, says consul general in Guangdong

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. With sights set on a free-trade agreement, Uruguay is trying to expand and diversify its exports to China, and the Uruguayan consul general in Guangzhou says free currency trade is essential. https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3221802/china-trade-uruguay-businesses-will-sure-use-more-yuan-says-consul-general-guangdong?utm_source=rss_feed

China to actively expand economic ties with Russia following PM Mishustin’s visit

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. It is noted that Beijing seeks to deepen contacts with Moscow in the traditional area of bilateral cooperation, including commodity supply https://tass.com/economy/1622853