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Trump and the Fun Factor

New York Times How his legal challenges play into his reputation as an entertainer. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/15/briefing/trump.html

Philippine central bank to push firms to reveal foreign debt amid concerns over rising global interest rates

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The monetary authority aims to send out requests in the next few months, seeking to head off potential risk to the nation’s economy as Philippine-listed companies have increased their reliance on cheap borrowed capital.…

Iran’s SCO accession to top agenda at bloc’s New Delhi summit — Russian Foreign Ministry

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. “A memorandum will be signed on Belarus’ obligations aimed at obtaining the status of a member state,” Bakhtiyer Khakimov noted https://tass.com/defense/1632715

Palestinian terrorist’s wife has quadruplets with semen smuggled from prison

Jerusalem Post National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir is reportedly demanding answers from the Israel Prison Service on the matter, hoping to stop the phenomenon. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-746394

Russian Central Bank estimates 2023 GDP dynamics closer to upper bound of 0.5-2% outlook

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Economic Development Minister Maksim Reshetnikov said earlier on Thursday that this year’s GDP growth rates in Russia might turn out to be higher than the official projection by the ministry of 1,2% https://tass.com/economy/1632713

Hong Kong golf course in Fanling should be made public and opened to all on weekends as well, former top official suggests amid housing plan opposition

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Former commerce secretary Frederick Ma, also an adviser to the city’s leader, raises idea after earlier opposing housing plan to build 12,000 affordable flats on plot. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3224190/hong-kong-golf-course-fanling-should-be-made-public-and-opened-all-weekends-well-former-top-official?utm_source=rss_feed

Premature baby dies at Hong Kong hospital after equipment error delays infusion; investigation pledged

Hong Kong Free Press A premature baby has died at a Hong Kong government hospital after an error related to the equipment delayed an infusion for 50 minutes, prompting authorities to apologise and promise an investigation. The baby was born on June 12 after 28 weeks with congenital heart problems and other issues. The infant…

Private-Equity Firm Treecorp’s Coritiba Deal Follows U.S. Investments in Brazil Soccer

Wall Street Journal Private-equity firm Treecorp in São Paulo is about to become the latest investor to back a Brazilian top-league soccer club, betting that a new law and greater investment, including from U.S. firms, will make teams in the country more professional—and more profitable. https://www.wsj.com/articles/private-equity-firm-treecorps-coritiba-deal-follows-u-s-investments-in-brazil-soccer-c3458ad7

Taiwan lifts ban on Canadian beef over 30 months old

Taipei, June 15 (CNA) The Cabinet on Thursday approved a proposal to lift the ban on importing Canadian beef from cattle older than 30 months. https://focustaiwan.tw/business/202306150013

Li Qiang to make first overseas trip as Chinese premier to France and Germany

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Next week’s visit comes at a time when Beijing is keen to improve ties with Europe in the face of growing US pressure. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3224212/li-qiang-make-first-overseas-trip-chinese-premier-france-and-germany?utm_source=rss_feed