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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

Legal & General Names Santander Executive as New CEO

Wall Street Journal Legal & General has appointed Antonio Simoes as its incoming chief executive officer effective Jan. 1 2024. https://www.wsj.com/articles/legal-general-names-antonio-simoes-as-new-ceo-cd6a9361

H&M Sales Rise But Miss Forecasts

Wall Street Journal H&M second quarter sales rose by 6% on year but were “flattish” in local currencies, affected by unfavourable weather conditions, but said June had got off to a good start. https://www.wsj.com/articles/h-m-2q-sales-increased-6-on-year-shy-of-forecasts-daaa2a12

Saudi Arabia’s foreign minister will visit Iran on Saturday – Tasnim

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-746366