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Netanyahu Budget May Risk His Economic Legacy in Israel

New York Times Israel’s prime minister has long advocated a small state, free markets and benefit cuts. But his new budget is heavy on subsidies for the ultra-Orthodox community, whose political support he needs. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/24/world/middleeast/israel-netanyahu-budget.html

Second nominee pulls out of Biden judicial appointment in the same month

Fox News A second White House nominee to a federal court bench has turned down the opportunity. President Biden previously nominated federal prosecutor Jabari Wamble to a Kansas district court seat. Wamble pulled his nomination Tuesday in a letter sent to Biden. “After careful thought and consideration, I feel that it is best for me…

Analysis: Biotech Financing Slowdown Hits Early-Stage Pharmaceutical Research

Wall Street Journal Investment in biotechnology has been stalling, and while analysts say there is no danger to industry-wide contagion, smaller companies focusing on early-stage drug development may be at risk. https://www.wsj.com/articles/biotech-financing-slowdown-hits-early-stage-pharmaceutical-research-talking-markets-ef616a1f

Sibir nuclear-powered icebreaker performs flood-control work on Yenisei River

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. It is reported that for the first time, the universal nuclear icebreaker of project 22220 has been involved in this type of work https://tass.com/society/1622323

Japan transfers 100 military vehicles to Ukraine

Pravda Ukraine On Wednesday, 24 May, Japan handed over 100 military vehicles to Ukraine, including trucks and off-road vehicles. Source: AP Details: The vehicles were handed over to Ukraine during an official ceremony on Wednesday, 24 May. https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/05/24/7403673/

Nornickel plans to launch air quality control system in Norilsk, Monchegorsk in September

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. It is noted that Nornickel has installed 16 stations in the city of Norilsk and 13 in Monchegorsk https://tass.com/society/1622321

A minute to have a meal: border guard Oleksandr describes life in captivity

Pravda Ukraine Border guard Oleksandr was defending the premises of a metallurgical plant in Mariupol with his comrades when he was seriously injured there. He was captured by the occupiers, where he was forced to eat his portion of food within one minute and abused in other ways. https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/05/24/7403665/

Natural Gas Edges Higher After 3-Session Slide

Wall Street Journal Natural gas prices found their footing ahead of Thursday’s EIA weekly storage report after falling for three straight sessions. https://www.wsj.com/articles/natural-gas-edges-higher-after-3-session-slide-b7e045ab

Exiled pro-Kremlin Ukrainian politician stripped of right to practise law in Ukraine

Pravda Ukraine Viktor Medvedchuk, a pro-Kremlin Ukrainian politician whose daughter’s godfather is Russian President Vladimir Putin, and who has been accused of treason and handed over to Russia in a prisoner exchange last year, has been disbarred from practising law by the Qualification and Disciplinary Commission of the Bar of Kyiv Oblast. https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/05/24/7403670/

Health Minister vows to promote WHA inclusion by expanding global links

Geneva, May 23 (CNA) Despite failing to secure admission this year, Taiwan will not give up efforts to attend the World Health Organization’s annual assembly and will continue to expand links with the international community, Health Minister Hsueh Jui-yuan (薛瑞元) said in Geneva Tuesday. https://focustaiwan.tw/politics/202305240018