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Ukraine’s Zelensky ready to host peace mission of African countries — spokesman

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Sergey Nikiforov also added that Zelensky would invite the mission to join the implementation of the Ukrainian “peace formula” https://tass.com/world/1618771

Ecuador’s President Dissolves Congress Amid Impeachment Trial

New York Times President Guillermo Lasso disbanded the country’s National Assembly as the opposition-led body was trying him oust him on embezzlement charges. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/17/world/americas/ecuador-president-dissolves-congress.html

She Used to Assist Hollywood’s A-List. Now She’s the Boss.

Wall Street Journal After working for Jennifer Lawrence and Madonna, Meghan Grimm is running her own business: a matchmaking service for celebrities and personal assistants. https://www.wsj.com/articles/meghan-grimm-clyde-staffing-ventures-celebrity-assistants-a2071c05

Russia will agree to extend Black Sea Grain Initiative – Bloomberg

Pravda Ukraine The Black Sea Grain Initiative, a Russian-Ukrainian agreement brokered by the UN and Türkiye launched on 22 July 2022 to enable ships to transport grain from three Ukrainian ports, will likely be extended. https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/05/17/7402610/

Russia ready to study foreign partners’ proposals on resolving Ukraine crisis, says Lavrov

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. “So far, unlike our Chinese neighbors, we have not seen documents on the issue either from the Brazilians or the Africans,” the foreign minister stated https://tass.com/politics/1618759

West only hurting itself with sanctions policy — Belarus’ top diplomat

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Sergey Aleinik emphasized that Minsk had always consistently called for an equal dialogue in international relations based on mutual respect https://tass.com/world/1618763

TSMC chairman invited to meet with Japanese prime minister

Taipei, May 17 (CNA) Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC), the world’s largest contract chipmaker, said on Wednesday that its chairman, Mark Liu (劉德音) has been invited to meet with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida in Japan. https://focustaiwan.tw/business/202305170018

Ex-French president Sarkozy loses corruption appeal, must wear ankle monitor

Washington Post Nicolas Sarkozy was convicted of trying to bribe a judge in 2021, a decision upheld Wednesday. It’s unlikely the former leader will ever be sent to prison. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/05/17/sarkozy-corruption-appeal-ankle-tag/

Hong Kong shopping spree for 2,000-strong mainland China tour group as some locals complain about disturbance to daily life

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Coach loads of visitors arrive one after another at jewellery shop in Hung Hom after breakfast at To Kwa Wan restaurant. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3220902/hong-kong-shopping-spree-2000-strong-mainland-china-tour-group-some-locals-complain-about?utm_source=rss_feed

Taiwan Opposition Taps Popular Former Cop in Election Pivotal for U.S., China

Wall Street Journal The island’s main opposition party nominated a former policeman with broad appeal but nebulous views on Beijing as its candidate for the presidency. https://www.wsj.com/articles/taiwan-opposition-taps-popular-former-cop-in-election-thats-pivotal-for-u-s-china-b59f81bd