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Explosions rock Lviv and the oblast

Pravda Ukraine Explosions rang out in Lviv and Lviv Oblast on the night of 19-20 June. Source: Andrii Sadovyi, Mayor of Lviv, on Telegram; Maksym Kozytskyi, Head of Lviv Oblast Military Administration, on Telegram Quote from Sadovyi: “You yourself hear everything very well. https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/06/20/7407596/

Ukrainian forces carry out successful counteroffensive operations on three frontline areas – ISW

Pravda Ukraine Ukrainian troops conducted successful counteroffensive operations on at least three areas of the front on 19 June, according to the daily report of the Institute for the Study of War. Source: ISW report Quote: “A Russian milblogger reported that Ukrainian troops continued attacks northwest, northeast, and southwest of Bakhmut on 19 June and…

33 accessible playgrounds to be built across Israel

Jerusalem Post The Negev, Galilee and National Resilience Ministry announced an investment of NIS 22 million to build playgrounds that are going to be accessible for all. https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-746897

Iranian foreign minister in Doha for talks with high-ranking Qatari officials

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Iran’s foreign minister arrives in Doha for high-level talks with Qatari officials. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2023/06/20/705591/Iran-FM-Hossein-Amir-Abdollahian-Doha-talks-Qatari-officials-

Singapore Airlines’ fortunes are soaring. And Hong Kong’s Cathay Pacific?

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Singapore’s flag carrier has now hit a market value of US$17 billion – almost three times that of Cathay’s. Four years ago the difference was only about US$2 billion. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3224673/singapore-airlines-fortunes-are-soaring-and-hong-kongs-cathay-pacific?utm_source=rss_feed

Russian delegation calls for continued collection of data on US crimes in Afghanistan

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. The Russian delegation’s member stressed that attempts by the US and its allies to politicize humanitarian assistance to the Afghan people and link it to the implementation of some obligations were unacceptable https://tass.com/politics/1635183

Explosions reported in several Ukrainian regions

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. The Kiev City Military Administration said that air defenses had been activated https://tass.com/emergencies/1635181

Oil Falls; Potential China Stimulus in Focus

Wall Street Journal Investors appear to be mulling the potential impact that possible stimulus measures from China could have on oil demand, ANZ said. https://www.wsj.com/articles/oil-falls-potential-china-stimulus-in-focus-c43fc332

Asian Currencies Consolidate; May Weaken Amid Risk-Off Sentiment

Wall Street Journal Asian currencies consolidated against USD in the morning session, but may weaken amid risk-off sentiment spurred by losses across most regional equity markets. https://www.wsj.com/articles/asian-currencies-consolidate-may-weaken-amid-risk-off-sentiment-2d5c6607

RBA Highlights Mounting Pressure Under Wages in Case for June Rate Hike

Wall Street Journal The Reserve Bank of Australia’s move to raise the official cash rate in June was “finely balanced,” amid increasing evidence that pressure is building quickly under wage growth. https://www.wsj.com/articles/rba-highlights-mounting-pressure-under-wages-in-case-for-june-rate-hike-ad4e06fc