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Iran-Saudi détente heralds shifting dynamics in regional trade

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. A reconciliation agreement reached between Iran and Saudi Arabia in March to resume diplomatic relations is opening a new vista of opportunity to revive and expand trade and investment. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2023/05/15/703422/Iran-Saudi-Arabia-detente-trade-GCC-China

Freedom of Russia Legion designated as terrorist organization — Russian financial watchdog

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Another Ukrainian was also added to the list of terrorists and extremists: Alexander Permyakov, suspected of involvement in the assassination attempt on Zakhar Prilepin https://tass.com/society/1617735

Russia’s international reserves up by $0.3 bln over week to $599.2 bln — Central Bank

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Russia’s international reserves are highly liquid foreign assets available with the Bank of Russia and the Russian government https://tass.com/economy/1617733

Opposition controversy may lead to external pressure on Turkey, says Russian lawmaker

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Konstantin Kosachev pointed out that Turkey’s relations with foreign partners, including Russia, the US and the EU, “have developed in a difficult way under the current government and have been accompanied by numerous disagreements,” which, according to the lawmaker, shows “a high degree…

Belarusian propaganda finally shows sick Lukashenko

Pravda Ukraine Belarusian propaganda has posted a photo of its dictator, Alexander Lukashenko, who is said to be sick. He has hardly been seen in public lately for this particular reason. Source: Pul Pervogo, a propaganda Telegram channel of the Lukashenko regime Details: The channel published a series of three posts. https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/05/15/7402298/

Taiwan domestic 600-ton frigate project 50 percent complete: OAC

Kaohsiung, May 15 (CNA) A Coast Guard Administration (CGA) project to build 600-ton frigates domestically for the Coast Guard fleet has achieved 50 percent of its goal as of Monday, Ocean Affairs Council (OAC) head Kuan Bi-ling (管碧玲) said. https://focustaiwan.tw/politics/202305150019

World Leaders Warily Watch U.S. Debt-Limit Standoff

Wall Street Journal The impasse in Washington over raising the roughly $31.4 trillion borrowing limit is looming over a series of meetings of the Group of Seven advanced democracies this month. https://www.wsj.com/articles/world-leaders-warily-watch-u-s-debt-limit-standoff-f37db623

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