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Australian Treasurer to Announce Next RBA Governor in July

Wall Street Journal The current term of the Reserve Bank of Australia’s governor, Philip Lowe, ends in mid-September. https://www.wsj.com/articles/australian-treasurer-chalmers-to-announce-next-rba-governor-in-july-f81b5f5f

China’s economic hub urged to show ‘dragon’s head’ in investor push as Shanghai seeks global partners

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Shanghai is inviting foreign businesses to invest in high-quality projects through an ‘global investment partner’ scheme, but the number of European firms with Asia-Pacific headquarters in China’s economic hub has dropped. https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3224907/chinas-economic-hub-urged-show-dragons-head-investor-push-shanghai-seeks-global-partners?utm_source=rss_feed

Hong Kong groups urge gov’t to oppose Gay Games, say ‘obscene’ event could trigger ‘repeat’ protests

Hong Kong Free Press Local conservative groups have urged Hong Kong authorities to oppose the upcoming Gay Games, calling the advocacy of LGBTQ rights a “threat” to traditional values and saying the event scheduled for November could lead to a “repeat” of the protests and unrest of 2019. Representatives from local groups protesting against Hong…

Rescuers Follow Banging Noises in Search for Missing Titanic Submersible

Wall Street Journal The Coast Guard said there are five surface assets and two remote-operated vehicles searching the area the noises came from, with more arriving in the coming day. https://www.wsj.com/articles/rescuers-follow-banging-noises-in-search-for-missing-titanic-submersible-46f51224

World Bank and partner countries to provide $1.76 billion in aid to Ukraine

Pravda Ukraine Denys Shmyhal, Prime Minister of Ukraine, has announced $1.76 billion in aid from the World Bank and partner countries. Source: website of the government of Ukraine citing Shmyhal at the Ukraine Recovery Conference in London Quote: “Today [21 June – ed. https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/06/22/7407949/

US House approves Taiwan trade deal, demands future oversight

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Lawmakers reassert their authority over trade policy in demanding they be consulted on upcoming negotiations with Taipei. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/3224948/us-house-passes-first-agreement-taiwan-trade-deal-demands-future-oversight?utm_source=rss_feed

Founder of Titanic Submersible Company Saw Opportunity in Undersea Tourism

Wall Street Journal https://www.wsj.com/articles/stockton-rush-founder-titanic-submersible-company-5c59e2a7

Apple fixes iPhone software flaws used in widespread hacks of Russians

Washington Post The flaws had been used to hack thousands of devices in Russia that Russian intelligence blamed on the United States. https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2023/06/21/apple-hacks-russia-kaspersky-nsa/

Public school reading instruction overhaul clears Wisconsin Assembly

Fox News The way reading is taught in Wisconsin would change to a phonics-based approach under a bill passed Wednesday by the state Assembly, a Republican-authored measure that supporters say is designed to bolster flagging test scores. Democratic Gov. Tony Evers stopped short of endorsing the legislation, but his education department worked with Republicans on…

Award-winning films and acclaimed guests at TA International Student Film Festival

Jerusalem Post The festival is now older than many of its participants, but it’s still one of the liveliest movie events of the year. https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/culture/article-747155