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Russia’s elite military units arrive in Kursk Oblast to conduct acts of sabotage

Pravda Ukraine Russian Special Forces units have arrived in Kursk Oblast to conduct sabotage and counter-sabotage activities on the border with Ukraine and to raise the morale of Russian troops. Source: National Resistance Center press service Quote: “On the border with Ukraine, in the village of Tyotkino, Kursk Oblast of the Russian Federation, the underground…

Attempted human trafficking amendments clear Legislative floor

Taipei, May 19 (CNA) A bill which establishes penalties for attempted human trafficking passed the Legislative Yuan Friday, with offenders to face up to seven years in prison. https://focustaiwan.tw/society/202305190011

Sen. Scott to spend massive $6 million on TV ads in Iowa, New Hampshire during 2024 Republican primary race

Fox News U.S. Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., will spend a whopping $6 million on commercial ads in key presidential primary states, despite not yet officially entering the race, a senior official on his team said Friday. Scott will spend an initial $5.5 million to run television ads statewide in Iowa and New Hampshire through the…

U.S. dollar closes lower on Taipei forex market

Taipei, May 19 (CNA) The U.S. dollar fell against the Taiwan dollar Friday, shedding NT$0.084 to close at NT$30.682. https://focustaiwan.tw/business/202305190010

Russia Eyes 5-Year Jail Terms for ‘Russophobia’

Moscow Times “The terms will be vague enough to apply [punishments] against whoever needed,” a source close to the Kremlin told the Vyorstka news outlet. https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2023/05/19/russia-eyes-5-year-jail-terms-for-russophobia-a81199

Russia’s Azimut performs first flight in four years from Moscow to Tbilisi

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. According to the online board, the plane departed at 08:50 Moscow time and is expected to arrive in Tbilisi at 13:50 https://tass.com/economy/1619775

Tim Scott Is Set to Join ’24 Race, Already Flush With Campaign Cash

New York Times The South Carolina senator will announce his campaign on Monday and then head to Iowa and New Hampshire. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/19/us/politics/tim-scott-republican-president-2024.html

Russian prime minister to visit China next week following Xi’s March trip

Hong Kong Free Press Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin will visit China from May 23 to 24, Beijing’s foreign ministry and the Kremlin said on Friday. Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin presents the government’s annual report at a session of the State Duma, the country’s lower house of parliament, in Moscow on March 23, 2023.…

World watches in disbelief and horror as U.S. nears possible default

Washington Post Most nations don’t have a fixed debt ceiling. But Washington’s fight over raising the cap carries global implications. https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2023/05/19/world-watches-us-debt-ceiling-worries-default/

Supply of F-16 fighter jets for Ukraine to be discussed at G7 summit – European Council President

Pravda Ukraine G7 leaders at a summit in Hiroshima, Japan, will discuss possible transfer of American-made F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine. Source: European Pravda; statement by Charles Michel, the president of the European Council Charles Michel, as cited by Financial Times. https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/05/19/7402904/