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Vatican’s Caritas Internationalis elects new leadership team after papal firings

Fox News A former Jesuit novice with a background in non-profit organizations was elected secretary-general of the Vatican’s preeminent charity Monday, opening a new phase for Caritas Internationalis following Pope Francis’ ouster of the past leadership over bullying complaints. Alistair Dutton, currently chief executive of the Scottish chapter of Caritas, previously served as humanitarian director…

US cannot confirm Russian air defenses downed Storm Shadow missile — White House

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. The White House said that the United States still does not plan to supply Ukraine with long-range missiles, despite such a decision by the UK https://tass.com/world/1617887

MC-21-310 aircraft may receive version with larger passenger capacity — Deputy PM

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Denis Manturov recalled that at the end of last year, tests of the MS-21 with a domestic wing and a PD-14 engine were successfully completed https://tass.com/economy/1617881

Yellen Says Treasury Still Expects U.S. Could Default as Soon as June 1

Wall Street Journal New warning from Treasury chief lines up with previous forecasts. https://www.wsj.com/articles/yellen-says-treasury-still-expects-u-s-could-default-as-soon-as-june-1-fc5e543e

Former U.S. Embassy Employee Is Being Held in Moscow, Russian State News Says

New York Times The State Department had no immediate comment on the report that an American, identified as Robert Shonov, had been arrested and charged with conspiracy. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/15/world/europe/american-detained-moscow.html

Search continues for downed Su fighter jet pilot in Russia’s Bryansk Oblast

Pravda Ukraine A search is ongoing in Russia’s Bryansk Oblast for the body of the co-pilot of a downed Su plane. Local residents have been asked to help out with “boats” and “waders”. Source: Astra Telegram channel Details: The Su-34 fighter jet was shot down near the city of Starodub in Bryansk Oblast on 13…

Belarusian opposition leader says ‘be well prepared’ amid Lukashenko illness rumors

Fox News Belarusian democratic opposition leader Svyatlana Tsikhanouskaya on Monday said the international community and the Belarusian people need to “be well prepared for any scenario” as rumors circulate over the health of President Alexander Lukashenko. The Belarusian president’s marked absence from a major Sunday ceremony commemorating the national flag, the coat of arms and anthem…

Paris not at war with Moscow, does not ship weapons for attack on Russia, Macron says

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. He noted that France is not supplying weapons that could reach Russian territory or that could be used to attack Russia https://tass.com/world/1617883

Your Tuesday Briefing: A Runoff in Turkey

New York Times Also, Thailand’s opposition parties agreed to form a coalition. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/15/briefing/turkey-election-thai-coalition-asia.html

‘Well-fed’ West gnaws away at Ukrainian agricultural stockpile — Russian UN envoy

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. According to Vasily Nebenzya, as of May 4, 40% of all products exported through the maritime humanitarian corridor went to the EU countries https://tass.com/economy/1617877