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IAEA chief arrives at Zaporozhye nuke plant

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. During what is presumed to be a day’s long visit, Renat Karchaa said, Grossi will be updated on all issues of interest to him, including the availability of adequate infrastructure for supplying water to the power plant https://tass.com/society/1632721

BRICS nations to discuss general units of account at South African summit — Russian MFA

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. The BRICS summit in Johannesburg is scheduled for August 22-24 https://tass.com/politics/1632719

Ukraine wants security guarantees before joining NATO, but not as alternative to membership

Pravda Ukraine Ukraine expects to receive security guarantees until obtaining membership in the Alliance during the July NATO summit in Vilnius, but not as an alternative to accession. Source: Yevhen Perebyinis, Deputy Foreign Ministry of Ukraine, said this on the air of the 24/7 national newscast, reports European Pravda with reference to Ukrinform Details: According…

North Korea fires ballistic missile – S. Korea

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-746406

North Korea fires presumed ballistic missile — Japanese coast guard

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. The ships in the area are called on to stay away from any possible fragments of the missile https://tass.com/defense/1632717

Pope Francis orders Pope Benedict ex-aide to leave Vatican

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-746405

Russia-China Bond Is Closely Watched, and Fraught

New York Times The shows of bonhomie between the two leaders reflect the bond between Russia and China, which could become more fraught as Russian dependence deepens. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/15/world/asia/xi-putin-china-russia.html

Marines of 36th Brigade destroy 301st Russian aircraft

Pravda Ukraine Marines destroyed a Russian attack helicopter Ka-52 Alligator, which became the 301st Russian helicopter downed since the beginning of the full-scale war. Source: press service of the 36th Marine Brigade Quote: “Marines of the 36th Marine Brigade named after Rear Admiral Mykhailo Bilynskyi destroyed an expensive enemy attack helicopter Ka-52 known as Alligator.…

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.…