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Pedestrian killed by car on northern Israel highway

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-743643

TPP’s Ko officially kicks off presidential run

Taipei, May 20 (CNA) Taiwan People’s Party (TPP) founder and Chairman Ko Wen-je (柯文哲) vowed to end political wrangling and extend goodwill to China, as he officially launched his 2024 presidential candidacy in Taipei Saturday. https://focustaiwan.tw/politics/202305200006

Russia deploying new forces to Bakhmut to claim at least some gains – UK Intelligence

Pravda Ukraine Russia has been deploying additional forces to the city of Bakhmut in Donetsk Oblast, which is almost entirely under its control, in order to finally capture it and claim “some degree of success” in the war against Ukraine. https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/05/20/7403059/

Hong Kong’s top judge urges city’s lawyers to defend legal system, stand up to any interference

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Chief Justice Andrew Cheung says at appointment ceremony for senior counsel their roles come with leadership responsibilities and societal expectations. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3221236/hong-kongs-top-judge-urges-citys-lawyers-defend-legal-system-stand-any-interference?utm_source=rss_feed

White House says precondition for Ukraine to receive F-16

Pravda Ukraine The F-16 fighter jets, which Ukraine will receive from the allies, will be provided on the condition that they will not be used to attack Russia. Source: Jake Sullivan, National Security Advisor of the United States, during a briefing on Friday, 19 May, as reported by European Pravda Quote: “All of the capabilities…

Tsai vows to maintain peace across Taiwan Strait

Taipei, May 20 (CNA) President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) on Saturday vowed to make maintaining peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait one of the top priorities for the end of her second and final term in office. https://focustaiwan.tw/politics/202305200005

“Fighting for every metre of the fortress”: Ukrainian Special Operations Forces post video of them fighting in Bakhmut

Pravda Ukraine The Ukrainian Special Operations Forces have published a video of their troops liberating the city of Bakhmut. Source: Special Operations Forces Quote: “Bakhmut. Fierce fighting for every metre of the Ukrainian fortress city. https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/05/20/7403057/

Lawmakers reveal AI concerns over ‘future of humanity’ following OpenAI CEO’s Senate testimony

Fox News Congressional lawmakers spouted an array of concerns about artificial intelligence after OpenAI CEO Sam Altman told a Senate subcommittee that he saw problems the technology could create. “The overall risk is allowing China to win the AI race, because obviously, China would use the technology to further their aims of global ambition and…

South Korean boy, 5, dies in Seoul after 4 hospitals refuse to admit him

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The youngster, who’d developed breathing difficulties, died after being unable to get a bed; a lack of staff was also given as a reason for turning him away. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/health-environment/article/3221197/south-korean-boy-5-dies-seoul-after-4-hospitals-refuse-admit-him?utm_source=rss_feed

Georgia’s national air carrier begins flights to Russia

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. The air carrier will operate seven flights a week https://tass.com/economy/1620459