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‘Outright lies’: China’s Ottawa embassy dismisses explosive AIIB claims

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Fallout from the explosive resignation of the bank’s global communications head has already sparked a Canadian investigation. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3224156/outright-lies-chinas-ottawa-embassy-dismisses-explosive-aiib-claims?utm_source=rss_feed

Ukrainian breakthrough attempt fails in Artyomovsk area — DPR leader’s advisor

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Russian Defense Ministry Spokesman Lieutenant General Igor Konashenkov said on June 13 that Russia’s Battlegroup South had repelled two Ukrainian attacks south of the city of Artyomovsk https://tass.com/defense/1632529

Flooding level in Kherson Oblast decreases to 2.04 m

Pravda Ukraine The level of flooding in Kherson Oblast has fallen to 2.04 metres as of the morning of 15 June. Source: Oleksandr Prokudin, Head of Kherson Oblast Military Administration, on Telegram; State Emergency Service of Ukraine (SES) Quote: “The water is currently standing at 2. https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/06/15/7406938/

US soldier pleads guilty of trying to aid ISIS

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-746367

Siemens Plans Asia Production Expansion

Wall Street Journal Siemens said it planned to invest €2 billion to boost manufacturing capacity this year to tap growth opportunities in digitalization and automation and after experiencing “significantly above-market growth.” https://www.wsj.com/articles/siemens-to-boost-manufacturing-capacity-with-2-17-bln-investments-fa35d735

Local travel agencies head to Seoul for Taiwan-Korea tourism conference

Taipei, June 15 (CNA) Around 70 Taiwanese travel agencies have headed to Seoul, South Korea for an annual conference promoting bilateral tourism, the Tourism Bureau said in a statement on Wednesday. https://focustaiwan.tw/society/202306150007

Prigozhyn challenges Putin and Russian authorities – UK Intelligence

Pravda Ukraine The owner of the Russian “Wagner group” Yevgeny Prigozhyn, who has previously sharply criticised the Russian Ministry of Defence, has now challenged the head of the Kremlin, Vladimir Putin, according to UK Defence Intelligence. https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/06/15/7406933/

Lithuania and its allies to purchase air defence capabilities for Ukraine for over €100 million

Pravda Ukraine Lithuania, together with the UK, Norway, the Netherlands, Denmark, Sweden and Iceland, plans to purchase air defence equipment for Ukraine. Source: European Pravda with reference to the press service of the Ministry of National Defence of Lithuania Details: The amount that the allies will allocate for the purchase of air defence capabilities for…

Honduras gives 6-month notice to end free trade agreement with Taiwan

Taipei, June 15 (CNA) Honduras recently served notice that it would end its bilateral free trade agreement (FTA) with Taiwan in six months’ time, following the severance of diplomatic ties between the two countries earlier this year, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) in Taipei said Thursday. https://focustaiwan.tw/business/202306150006

‘Come On Over’ to Christina Aguilera’s concert in Rishon Lezion in August

Jerusalem Post Christina Aguilera will grace the stage for a one-time concert at Live Park in Rishon Lezion on August 10, 2023. https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/culture/article-746362