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Russian diplomats in Poland to probe detention of hockey player on spy charges — Kremlin

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Dmitry Peskov pointed out that the work of Russian diplomats was complicated by Russophobic officials in the Polish government https://tass.com/politics/1641121

Ukrainian commander Zaluzhny says he regularly calls US’ Milley, asks for more shells

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. According to the general, it “pisses him off” when he “hears that Ukraine’s long-awaited counteroffensive in the country’s east and south has started slower than expected” https://tass.com/world/1641119

Statement by Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III on the 50th Anniversary of America’s All-Volunteer Force

Defense.gov Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III issued a statement on the 50th anniversary of America’s all-volunteer force. https://www.defense.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/3445604/statement-by-secretary-of-defense-lloyd-j-austin-iii-on-the-50th-anniversary-of/

US plans US$440 million in arms sale and military vehicle support for Taiwan

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Proposed sale will ‘help build our response to the military threat from the Communist Party of China’, Taiwan’s defence ministry says. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3226187/us-plans-us440-million-arms-sale-and-military-vehicle-support-taiwan?utm_source=rss_feed

Department of Defense Strengthening Efforts to Counter Unwanted Foreign Influence on DOD-Funded Research at Institutions of Higher Education

Defense.gov The Defense Department announced the publication of a list of foreign entities that have been confirmed as engaging in problematic activity as described in Section 1286 of the Fiscal Year 2019 National Defense Authorization Act. https://www.defense.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/3445601/department-of-defense-strengthening-efforts-to-counter-unwanted-foreign-influen/

Women in Iran allowed to visit football matches

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Women in Iran have been banned from attending men’s sporting events since the 1979 Islamic Revolution https://tass.com/sports/1641125

Indian PM tells Putin he supports steps taken after June 24 developments — Kremlin

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. The phone call was initiated by the Indian side https://tass.com/world/1641123

What to Expect if You’re Traveling the Fourth-of-July Weekend

Wall Street Journal Delays and cancellations are likely, travel analysts say, in what is expected to be the busiest Independence Day travel weekend on record. https://www.wsj.com/articles/july-4-travel-flights-delays-airports-858db1d9

Raeisi: Muslims will never overlook desecration of Holy Qur’an

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. President Raeisi said the move has not only upset two billion Muslims but also the followers of all divine religions. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2023/06/30/706195/Iran-Sweden-Raeisi

Russians struck school in Donetsk Oblast, killing two people and wounding six

Pravda Ukraine On 30 June, Russian troops hit the village of Serhiivka, Pokrovske district, Donetsk Oblast; two people were killed, six more were wounded, and the school was destroyed. Source: Donetsk Oblast Prosecutor’s Office Details: According to the investigation, on 30 June at about 11:20, the occupying forces of the Russian Federation targeted the village…