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Russia will use incident in Belgorod Oblast to promote narrative of being “war victim” – UK intelligence

Pravda Ukraine The UK MoD believes Russia will use the latest incidents on its border to promote its official narrative of being a “victim of war”. Source: UK Defence Intelligence, as reported by European Pravda Details: The UK analysts noted that Russian security forces evidently clashed with resistance forces in at least three areas in…

Ukraine live briefing: Fighting continues in and around Bakhmut, Ukrainian officials say

Washington Post Despite Russia’s claim to have seized Bakhmut, Ukraine said it was in control of some areas. Before-and-after photos show flattened homes and scorched landscapes. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/05/23/russia-ukraine-war-news/

50 Islamist terrorists storm Pakistan gas, oil plant, killing 6

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-743928

Attempts to freeze war in Ukraine are wrong – UK Prime Minister

Pravda Ukraine Attempts to freeze the war in Ukraine at the present stage are “absolutely wrong” and must be stopped. Source: Evening Standard, referring to Rishi Sunak, UK Prime Minister Details: Speaking in parliament, Sunak responded to former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn, who called for a ceasefire in Ukraine. https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/05/23/7403413/

Russia maintains ‘counter-terrorism operation’ in Belgorod – governor

Jerusalem Post The Liberty of Russia Legion said on Twitter it had “completely liberated” the border town of Kozinka. It said forward units had reached the district center of Graivoron, further east. https://www.jpost.com/international/article-743927

Iran President Raeisi in Indonesia on key visit to boost ties with Asia

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Iran’s President Raeisi arrives in the Indonesian capital Jakarta to enhance Tehran’s relations with Asian countries. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2023/05/23/703929/Iran-Indonesia-Raeisi-Joko-Widodo-welcome-ceremony-documents-cooperation

Congo leader to prospect for better mining deal, improved relations during China visit

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. DRC President Félix Tshisekedi says the previous minerals-for-infrastructure pact was poorly negotiated. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3221504/congo-leader-prospect-better-mining-deal-improved-relations-during-china-visit?utm_source=rss_feed

Poland says no to any ‘artificial peace plan’ between Ukraine, Russia

Fox News FIRST ON FOX — Poland is keeping a critical eye on attempts to broker a peace deal between Kyiv and Moscow as the deadly war in Ukraine continues to rage and as questions remain over Russia’s next move. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy first laid out parameters for a “peace formula” last October and…

Here’s how AI is being used to unlock secrets still hidden in the human brain

Fox News Artificial intelligence systems are modeled after the human brain, but a new branch of research at Columbia University in New York is examining whether developments in AI might contain clues as to how living brains work and how their function might be improved. Columbia was one of seven universities that the National Science…

Global Impact: China’s national security raids appear to undercut Beijing’s efforts to woo foreign investors

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. In this edition of the Global Impact newsletter, we look at the recent raids on a host of consultancy firms in the name of national security and ask what it means for China’s economic…