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One of China’s Poorest Provinces Has Debt Problem

Wall Street Journal Guizhou province has jaw-dropping landscapes and some of the world’s highest bridges—and outstanding debt of about 1.3 times its gross domestic product. https://www.wsj.com/articles/one-of-chinas-poorest-provinces-faces-imminent-debt-problem-5ca1becf

What Russia’s Claim to Capture Bakhmut Means for the Ukraine War

New York Times Capturing Bakhmut would be Russia’s most significant territorial gain in Ukraine since last summer, but its ability to hold the city or advance further is in question. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/21/world/europe/russia-ukraine-bakhmut-capture.html

Fed Official Is Open to Foregoing June Rate Hike

Wall Street Journal Minneapolis Fed President Neel Kashkari said he could support holding interest rates steady at the central bank’s next meeting to give officials more time to assess the effects of past rate increases and the inflation outlook. https://www.wsj.com/articles/fed-official-is-open-to-foregoing-june-rate-hike-ebb9c7c7

This technology will make cultivated meat production faster and cheaper

Jerusalem Post The collaboration between Enzymit and Aleph Farms holds immense potential for the cultivation of cow cells as well as extending to other cultivated meat types. https://www.jpost.com/business-and-innovation/tech-and-start-ups/article-743746

Biden says F-16 fighter jets would not have helped Ukrainian troops in Artyomovsk

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. According to US President, Ukrainian troops have everything necessary https://tass.com/world/1620807

2 civilians killed and 6 injured in Russian attacks on Donetsk Oblast

Pravda Ukraine Two civilians were killed and six sustained injuries in Russian attacks on Donetsk Oblast on Sunday, 21 May. Source: Donetsk Oblast Prosecutor’s Office AFTERMATH OF THE RUSSIAN ATTACK ON DONETSK OBLAST ON 21 MAY. https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/05/21/7403191/

Ukraine and Japan to organise joint conference on restoration of Ukraine

Pravda Ukraine During the meeting between President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, the parties agreed to hold a Ukrainian-Japanese conference on the reconstruction of Ukraine and to involve private business in this process. https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/05/21/7403190/

G7 summit participants support Zelenskyy’s Peace Formula and agree on several key points

Pravda Ukraine During the final session of the G7 summit in Hiroshima, Japan, meeting participants agreed with President Zelenskyy’s assertion that a peace plan to end the war has to be based on Ukraine’s vision. In light of this, they agreed on a series of key points. https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/05/21/7403189/

Hong Kong’s top judge Andrew Cheung leaves for 4-day Beijing trip, expected to meet new head of country’s highest court

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Hong Kong’s chief justice set to meet recently appointed head of Supreme People’s Court Zhang Jun, discuss increasing use of technology with Beijing judges. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3221328/hong-kongs-top-judge-andrew-cheung-leaves-city-4-day-beijing-trip-expected-meet-new-head-chinas?utm_source=rss_feed

Death toll in Italy rises as floods devastate farmland, displace thousands

Washington Post Authorities said 13 people have been killed and over 36,000 forced to leave their homes as floods hit Emilia-Romagna, an area known for its agriculture. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/05/21/italy-floods-emilia-romagna/