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Pravda Ukraine Russia is able to purchase and import drones and parts for weapons and ammunition via Kazakhstan, circumventing Western sanctions. Source: an investigation conducted by Important Stories, Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project (OCCRP), and Der Spiegel Quote from the OCCRP: “Trade statistics show large increases of drone and microelectronics imports to Kazakhstan since…
Read MoreTarget Recalls Nearly 5 Million Threshold Candles After Reports of Burns, Lacerations
Wall Street Journal The candles may break or crack during use, creating a safety hazard. https://www.wsj.com/articles/target-recalls-nearly-5-million-threshold-candles-after-reports-of-burns-lacerations-287a7efc
Read MoreSpanish towns evacuated as intentional wildfire tears through western part of country
Fox News Some 700 people were evacuated from four small towns in western Spain owing to a wildfire fanned by strong winds that has razed some 20,000 acres, officials said Friday. More than 400 firefighters, including 50 agents from the army’s Military Emergency Unit, are battling to bring the fire under control in Las Hurdes,…
Read MoreRussia banned Obama from entering
Pravda Ukraine The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Russia announced on Thursday that 500 citizens of the United States will be banned from entering the country “in response to anti-Russian sanctions regularly imposed by the administration of Joe Biden. https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/05/19/7403016/
Read MoreRussia Again Denies Consular Access to Arrested U.S. Journalist
Moscow Times Moscow said Friday it had again denied a consular visit to arrested U.S. journalist Evan Gershkovich after Washington refused visas to some Russian journalists. https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2023/05/19/russia-again-denies-consular-access-to-arrested-us-journalist-a81214
Read MoreBiden administration reveals plan to train Ukraine pilots on F-16s, ‘will decide’ when, who will provide jets
Fox News The United States will support a joint effort to train Ukrainian pilots on fourth-generation fighter planes and support an international effort to procure warplanes for Ukraine as part of underscoring a commitment to the country’s defense. A senior administration official told reporters that “the training takes place over the coming months, our coalition…
Read MoreNine Rounds of Interviews and No Call Back: It’s Harder Than Ever to Land a White-Collar Job
Wall Street Journal Hiring for the office set is slowing down and employers are getting picky again. https://www.wsj.com/articles/why-its-harder-than-ever-to-land-white-collar-job-978c7bc7
Read MoreUS and its allies agreed to provide Ukraine with F-16s – NBC
Pravda Ukraine The US and its allies plan to provide Ukraine with F-16 fighter jets as part of a long-term effort to strengthen Kyiv’s security. Source: A high-ranking White House official stated this in a comment to NBC News, European Pravda writes. https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/05/19/7403013/
Read MoreCindy Seni ‘happy to represent Jerusalem’ on Netflix series ‘Jewish Matchmaking’
Jerusalem Post Seni told The Jerusalem Post she was surprised the show decided to include the Jewish nation’s capital, since “Hollywood likes to kind of ignore Jerusalem.” https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/culture/article-743533
Read MoreRussia expects trade turnover with Azerbaijan to rise to $5 bln this year — Deputy PM
Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Russia’s direct investment in the Azerbaijani economy “increased considerably” in 2022 https://tass.com/economy/1620291
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