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Russia loses 680 soldiers, aircraft and 27 artillery systems in one day
Pravda Ukraine Over the past day, Ukraine’s defence forces destroyed 680 Russians, one aircraft, 27 artillery systems and other Russian equipment. Source: General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Details: The total combat losses of the Russian forces from 24 February 2022 to 29 June 2023 are estimated to be as follows [figures in…
Read MoreHainan to hold air show in Boao dedicated to PRC’s 74th anniversary
Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. The event will be held from September 30 to October 6 https://tass.com/economy/1640321
Read MoreAnalysis: Yen May Weaken Further as Interest Rates Diverge
Wall Street Journal The yen may weaken more in coming months on expectations that the interest-rate gap between Japan and most other countries could widen further and hurt the Japanese currency, analysts said. https://www.wsj.com/articles/yen-may-weaken-further-as-interest-rates-diverge-talking-markets-b397d34f
Read MoreUK to legislate to prohibit Russian companies from using UK lawyers
Pravda Ukraine The UK will introduce a law on Thursday, 29 June, that will ban UK lawyers from advising Russian companies on certain business deals. Source: UK Ministry of Justice statement, as reported by European Prvada Details: Under the law, wealthy individuals and large companies that have some connections with the Russian regime will be…
Read MoreTaiwan headline news
Taipei, June 29 (CNA) The lead stories in major Taiwan dailies on Thursday are as follows: https://focustaiwan.tw/society/202306290005
Read MoreYour Thursday Briefing
New York Times Warnings of a crackdown on those affiliated with the head of Wagner. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/29/briefing/putin-wagner-wildfire-smoke.html
Read MoreTaiwan appealing to Guatemalan presidential candidates to keep diplomatic ties: MOFA
Taipei, June 29 (CNA) Taiwan is seeking the support of the two leading presidential candidates in Guatemala for continued bilateral diplomatic relations, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) in Taipei said Thursday, when asked about one of the frontrunners’ recent comment that he would pursue closer ties with China if he wins. https://focustaiwan.tw/politics/202306290004
Read MoreHong Kong expects full week of showers, hot weather under tropical disturbance during handover anniversary celebrations
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The Observatory predicts rain for next nine days, with city to mark 26th anniversary of Hong Kong’s return to Chinese rule on Saturday. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3225862/hong-kong-expects-full-week-showers-hot-weather-under-tropical-disturbance-during-handover?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreScholz says Prigozhin’s rebellion weakens Putin
Pravda Ukraine German Chancellor Olaf Scholz believes last weekend’s failed rebellion in Russia weakened President Vladimir Putin, but the aftermath for Russia’s invasion of Ukraine remains unclear. Source: Scholz in an interview with ARD, as reported by European Pravda Quote: “This shows that there are cracks in autocratic structures and power structures; and that he…
Read MoreDollar down to 86.24 rubles, euro down to 93.68 rubles on Moscow Exchange
Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. The dollar exchange rate has dropped by 13.25 kopecks, the euro went down by 62.75 kopecks https://tass.com/economy/1640151
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