Author: prologu5
Sixth Palestinian dies due to wounds sustained during Jenin clashes
Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-746905
Read MoreMcDonald’s worker in Hong Kong remanded in custody, charged with inflicting grievous harm on supervisor in knife attack
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Chan Chi-shing, 29, is accused of injuring his manager at outlet in Sai Ying Pun. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3224698/mcdonalds-worker-hong-kong-remanded-custody-charged-inflicting-grievous-harm-supervisor-knife-attack?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreNew Zealand Government to Probe Banking Competition
Wall Street Journal New Zealand authorities have announced an investigation into profitability and competition in its banking sector amid concerns that lenders have made large profits while customers are managing cost-of-living pressures. https://www.wsj.com/articles/new-zealand-government-to-probe-banking-competition-862109a9
Read MoreUkrainian defenders destroy helicopter and kill more than 1,000 occupiers in a day
Pravda Ukraine Russia continues to suffer losses in its war of aggression against Ukraine; in the past day alone, the defenders killed 1,010 Russian invaders and destroyed 23 artillery systems, 15 armoured combat vehicles and eight tanks. https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/06/20/7407602/
Read MoreExplosive device found next to building in Rehovot
Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-746904
Read MoreAlibaba Says Chairman and CEO Daniel Zhang Will Be Replaced
Wall Street Journal Alibaba is reshuffling its top executives, with current Vice Chairman Joseph Tsai taking over as chairman from Daniel Zhang while the head of its domestic e-commerce unit was named CEO. https://www.wsj.com/articles/alibaba-says-joseph-tsai-to-take-over-as-chairman-succeeding-daniel-zhang-3bdf7a9
Read MoreIndonesia launches ‘most powerful’ satellite with SpaceX to boost high-speed internet coverage
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The US$540 million satellite aims to offer connection speeds of 150 gigabytes per second. Jakarta hopes it will connect 90,000 schools, and 40,000 hospitals and government buildings, to the internet when it comes online…
Read MoreChina Cuts Borrowing Rates Again in Bid to Juice Recovery
Wall Street Journal Economists say that more drastic measures may be needed, with debt and uncertainty continuing to weigh on consumers’ willingness to spend. https://www.wsj.com/articles/china-cuts-borrowing-rates-again-in-bid-to-juice-recovery-466b1d90
Read MoreSilicon Valley’s Newest Unicorn Is a Mining Company
Wall Street Journal Bill Gates and other tech-industry investors are backing AI-powered startup KoBold Metals. https://www.wsj.com/articles/silicon-valleys-newest-unicorn-is-a-mining-company-9d22ea6c
Read MoreRussian flamethrower crews destroy Ukrainian stronghold in Krasny Liman area
Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. According to spokesman for Russia’s Battlegroup Center Alexander Savchuk, enemy troops, supported by combat vehicles of the 63rd and 42nd Mechanized Brigades of the Ukrainian armed forces, tried to attack Russian positions near the Torskoye settlement and the Serebryansky forestry https://tass.com/defense/1635203
Read More