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Russia’s strike wipes out 30 Ukrainian troops near Antonovka Bridge, says regional head

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. The remnants of the enemy forces are hiding “in cottage houses on both sides of the bridge,” Vladimir Saldo said https://tass.com/politics/1640937

US Supreme Court to rule on web designer with anti-gay marriage stance

Jerusalem Post The court has a 6-3 conservative majority. The liberal justices during the argument said a decision favoring Smith could empower certain businesses to discriminate. https://www.jpost.com/american-politics/article-748370

Threat against Netanyahu placed on his brother’s grave, Shin Bet to investigate

Jerusalem Post The Shin Bet is investigating the incident and efforts are being made to find the suspects behind the letter. https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-748369

New Export Curbs on Chip Technology Published by Netherlands

Wall Street Journal Dutch semiconductor companies will have to seek government permission before they can sell some types of chip-making equipment abroad. https://www.wsj.com/articles/new-export-curbs-on-chip-technology-published-by-netherlands-home-to-asml-5ed1279a

U.S. dollar closes higher on Taipei forex market

Taipei, June 30 (CNA) The U.S. dollar rose against the Taiwan dollar Friday, gaining NT$0.057 to close at NT$31.135. https://focustaiwan.tw/business/202306300012

Hong Kong police ring of steel planned to deter trouble at July 1 commemoration of 26th anniversary of city’s return to Chinese rule

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. More than 6,000 officers to be out on the streets on Saturday in wake of spate of stabbings and to deter potential trouble at handover commemoration events https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3226152/hong-kong-police-ring-steel-planned-deter-trouble-july-1-commemoration-26th-anniversary-citys-return?utm_source=rss_feed

Chinese online travel agent Trip.com to subsidise employee newborns as country’s population crisis deepens

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Trip.com’s new policy of providing 50,000 yuan (US$6,897) in subsidies to employees who give birth puts it at the forefront of corporate efforts to address China’s declining population. https://www.scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3226135/chinese-online-travel-agent-tripcom-subsidise-employee-newborns-countrys-population-crisis-deepens?utm_source=rss_feed

IPO Window Cracks Open and Private Equity Moves in

Wall Street Journal Kodiak Gas Services and Savers Value Village are among the private-equity portfolio companies going public as markets slowly improve. https://www.wsj.com/articles/ipo-window-cracks-open-and-private-equity-moves-in-f08cb38b

Antitrust Regulators Seek Window Into Private-Equity Roll-Up Mergers

Wall Street Journal Proposed new rules from antitrust regulators would require private-equity firms to turn over much more information about potential mergers, including large amounts of detail about past deals and investors, lawyers say. https://www.wsj.com/articles/antitrust-regulators-seek-window-into-private-equity-roll-up-mergers-cd66236f

Just Do It: Nike Shares Are a Buy

Wall Street Journal The footwear giant has addressed many investor concerns, and its stock is cheap. https://www.wsj.com/articles/just-do-it-nike-shares-are-a-buy-621afd79