• 11/16/2024

Dollar rises to 80.19 rubles, yuan moves up to 11.33 on Moscow Exchange

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. There was no trading in the euro at the start of the session https://tass.com/economy/1622655

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China to support Europe’s initiatives on Ukraine based on causes of crisis — envoy

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Li Hui pointed out that Beijing’s position on the Ukraine issue was consistent and clear as it sought to facilitate peace talks and promote a political settlement https://tass.com/world/1622653

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Your Thursday Briefing

New York Times Celebrating the life of Tina Turner. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/25/briefing/tina-turner-desantis-kremlin-attack.html

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Ukrainian defenders kill 500 Russian soldiers and destroy 20 artillery systems in one day

Pravda Ukraine Ukrainian defenders have killed another 500 invaders and destroyed 36 drones, 20 Russian artillery systems and other equipment over the past day. Source: General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on Facebook Details: Total combat losses of the Russian forces between 24 February 2022 and 25 May 2023 are estimated to be…

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In wartime Russia, a farm-to-table evangelist finds refuge in a village

Washington Post Boris Akimov, Russia’s leading locavore, now runs an inn and restaurant in a village and hopes his country might find redemption in farming, foraging and, especially, homemade food. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/05/25/russia-farm-table-village-war/

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Protesters, reservists demonstrate outside Netanyahu’s residence

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-744181

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100% success rate: Ukraine’s air defence destroys all 36 Russian Shahed drones in overnight attack

Pravda Ukraine Ukraine’s air defence destroyed all 36 Iranian-made Shahed attack drones Russia launched on Ukraine on the night of 24-25 May. Source: Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine; Lieutenant General Mykola Oleshchuk, Commander of Ukraine’s Air Force, on Telegram Quote from Oleshchuk: “A 100% success rate! 36 out of 36 [drones have…

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Biden to nominate Air Force Gen. CQ Brown Jr as Joint Chiefs of Staff chair to replace Army Gen. Mark Milley

Fox News President Joe Biden will nominate Air Force Gen. CQ Brown Jr. to serve as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff to replace Army Gen. Mark Milley, who is retiring in October, a senior US official confirmed with Fox News. The president plans to unveil Brown, a history-making fighter pilot, as his nominee…

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Cathay Pacific discrimination scandal: Hong Kong equality watchdog warns cabin crew may have violated racial discrimination law indirectly

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Equal Opportunities Commission chairman Ricky Chu also voices hope work on legislation against intra-racial discrimination will be completed soon. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3221761/cathay-pacific-discrimination-scandal-hong-kong-equality-watchdog-warns-cabin-crew-may-have-violated?utm_source=rss_feed

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Iran unveils 2,000 km ballistic missile – IRNA

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-744180

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