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Russian National Guard detains 29 LPR residents for enabling Ukrainian forces over week

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. It is also reported that special Rosgvardiya units discovered about 10,000 cartridges of different calibers https://tass.com/society/1617647

African exports to China fall amid weakened demand for minerals despite attempts to rebalance trade

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Observers attribute the 11.8 per cent drop to a subdued Chinese economy, commodity stockpiles and a mining dispute in the DRC. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3220630/african-exports-china-fall-amid-weakened-demand-minerals-despite-attempts-rebalance-trade?utm_source=rss_feed

Alibaba transfers autonomous driving team at DAMO Academy to logistics arm in latest restructuring move

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Alibaba has transferred its autonomous driving team under DAMO Academy to the firm’s Cainiao logistics arm as part of an ongoing corporate restructuring announced in March. https://www.scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3220625/alibaba-transfers-autonomous-driving-team-damo-academy-logistics-arm-latest-restructuring-move?utm_source=rss_feed

Late Start for Debt-Limit Talks Amps Up Pressure on Congress

Wall Street Journal As negotiations grind on, Republicans and Democrats point fingers ahead of a potential U.S. default. https://www.wsj.com/articles/late-start-for-debt-limit-talks-amps-up-pressure-on-congress-149fdf61

How El Niño Could Scramble Commodity Markets

Wall Street Journal The climate pattern’s forecast is pushing up sugar prices and could threaten some U.S. farmers. https://www.wsj.com/articles/how-el-nino-could-scramble-commodity-markets-8d5e36ba

Famed Discount Retailer Century 21 Thinks Small in Its New York City Reopening

Wall Street Journal The department store popular among tourists and locals had shut down in 2020. https://www.wsj.com/articles/famed-discount-retailer-century-21-thinks-small-in-its-new-york-city-reopening-fb49ac27

Oil export duty in Russia to rise by $1.8 starting June 1 to $16.2 per ton

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. It is noted that the export duty per ton will also add half a dollar starting June 1 to $4.8 on light oil products and oils, and $16.2 on dark oil products https://tass.com/economy/1617641

With Erdogan leading, Turkey election heads to possible runoff

Washington Post Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said he was prepared for a runoff against Kemal Kilicdaroglu, as he claimed a narrow lead in the contest. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/05/15/turkey-election-2023-runoff-erdogan-kilicdaroglu/

South African Military Delegation in Moscow for ‘Combat Readiness’ Talks

Moscow Times The unannounced visit comes days after the United States accused South Africa of secretly providing arms to Russia. https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2023/05/15/south-african-military-delegation-in-moscow-for-combat-readiness-talks-a81145

Food-tech is the new cyber, Israel’s Ofir Akunis says

Jerusalem Post Innovation, Science and Technology Ministry to lead Israel’s national food-tech plan https://www.jpost.com/business-and-innovation/all-news/article-743115