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National Taiwan University ranked 69th globally by QS

Taipei, June 29 (CNA) National Taiwan University (NTU) has been listed 19th in Asia and 69th in the world in the latest Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings released Tuesday. https://focustaiwan.tw/culture/202306290012

Biden administration rigged internal analysis, softening blow of power plant regulations: report

Fox News The Biden administration’s internal analysis of its proposed power plant crackdown is based on overly rosy assumptions that experts argue vastly downplay how the regulations are projected to impact power grid reliability and costs. The Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) regulatory impact analysis (RIA) of its power plant plan produces a “remarkable underestimation” of…

‘Squid Game,’ Netflix’s Most-Watched Show, Completes Casting for Second Season

Wall Street Journal The streaming service, which has much riding on a repeat success for the South Korean dystopian drama, unveiled eight new cast members—a mix of locally well-known actors and K-pop singers. https://www.wsj.com/articles/squid-game-netflixs-most-watched-show-completes-casting-for-second-season-b5dfc54c

‘Happy Hong Kong’: free coffee, discounts and 1-minute shopping spree up for grabs in HK$150 million retail promotion to get people smiling

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Retail industry body says it will hold Happy Hong Kong Shopping Festival from July 1 to August 31, with more than 150 brands and 6,000 stores taking part. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3225971/happy-hong-kong-free-coffee-discounts-and-1-minute-shopping-spree-grabs-hk150-million-retail?utm_source=rss_feed

Putin tried hard to show his ‘closeness to people’ after Prigozhin’s mutiny – CNN

Pravda Ukraine The President of Russia, Vladimir Putin, is trying with all his might to confirm his authority among the people after the mutiny of the leader of Wagner PMC. Source: CNN Quote: “Russian President Vladimir Putin seems to have changed his tactics. https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/06/29/7409089/

On Ukraine’s Front Lines

New York Times Ukrainian combat medics share their stories of war, more than a year after the invasion began. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/29/briefing/ukraine-russia.html

Why Israel Is Pushing to Expand West Bank Settlements

New York Times The right-wing government of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has taken steps to increase the number of homes in Jewish settlements in the occupied West Bank, prompting international condemnation. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/29/world/middleeast/israel-west-bank-settlements-expansion.html

Shooting reported in northern Israel, 1 wounded

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-748177

China’s Property Market Enters Troubling New Phase

Wall Street Journal Real-estate demand appears to be waning as more supply hits the market, raising fresh risks for an already-fragile economy. https://www.wsj.com/articles/chinas-property-market-enters-troubling-new-phase-1fe3143d

UK Government Plan to Send Asylum Seekers to Rwanda Is Unlawful, Court Rules

New York Times A three-judge court of appeals said the African country was not a safe country for migrants seeking asylum. The government is now expected to appeal to the Supreme Court. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/29/world/europe/uk-rwanda-migrants-unlawful.html