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Prime Minister Pashinyan expecting Armenia to sign peace treaty with Azerbaijan soon

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Meanwhile, Nikol Pashinyan expressed doubt that his country would be ready to sign such a peace agreement as part of an upcoming meeting between himself, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev in Moscow on Thursday https://tass.com/world/1621111

Russia ready for joint military-technical projects with African states — Rosoboronexport

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. It was stressed that the geographical scope of Rosoboronexport’s cooperation, with more than 100 countries featuring on the list of its clients https://tass.com/defense/1621079

Christie’s snaps up former CEO of rival Sotheby’s as auction house prepares to move to bigger space in Hong Kong

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Kevin Ching, the CEO of Sotheby’s in Asia until 2021, is joining his former competitor as Asia chairman as Christie’s prepares to move its Asia headquarters in Hong Kong to a bigger space in…

Chinese billionaire He Xiangjian, founder of home appliances giant Midea, creates US$428 million science fund focused on AI and climate research

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. He Xiangjan said his eponymous fund ‘will help more scientists focus on their work and attract more youngsters to take part in technological advancement and innovation in the country’. https://www.scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3221400/chinese-billionaire-he-xiangjian-founder-home-appliances-giant-midea-creates-us428-million-science?utm_source=rss_feed

Armenia recognizes Azerbaijan’s territorial integrity, including Karabakh — PM

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Nikol Pashinyan also requested international safeguards for the safety and rights of Armenians living in Nagorno-Karabakh, expressing concern that without them, Azerbaijan could allegedly carry out ethnic cleansing in the region https://tass.com/world/1621093

Today’s Logistics Report: Destocking Winding Down; Imports’ Annual Hangover; Autos in Gear

Wall Street Journal https://createsend.com/t/d-413E52661ACED6D72540EF23F30FEDED

Residents of occupied Mariupol burn Russian flag

Pravda Ukraine In the temporarily occupied Mariupol, residents of the city burned the flag of the aggressor state on the beach. Source: Mariupol City Council Quote: “The residents of the city burned the Russian flag on the beach. https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/05/22/7403304/

Clashes rise in Kurdish refugee camp in Iraq

Jerusalem Post The camp houses more than 10,000 refugees, and it has been targeted by Turkey in the past. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-743835

Hong Kong organ donation register hit by wave of withdrawal applications, with health authorities warning ‘a small number of people’ could be trying to jeopardise scheme

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. More than half of all attempted withdrawals invalid as applicants had not even registered or repeatedly made requests to leave scheme, the Health Bureau says. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3221432/hong-kong-organ-donation-register-hit-wave-withdrawal-applications-health-authorities-warning-small?utm_source=rss_feed

WHA press passes for Taiwan reporters abruptly canceled

Geneva, May 22 (CNA) Two Taiwanese CNA reporters who had been accredited to cover this week’s World Health Assembly (WHA) were told on Monday they would not be allowed to claim their press passes, in a move a United Nations staff member blamed on pressure from China. https://focustaiwan.tw/politics/202305220017