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43 states approve agreement on register of damage caused by Russian aggression, paving way for compensation
Pravda Ukraine An agreement has been signed on a register of damages from Russian aggression at the Council of Europe summit in Iceland. Source: European Pravda Details: The agreement, which will be signed as a Council of Europe treaty, also provides for the involvement of states outside the organisation. https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/05/17/7402575/
Read MoreHong Kong police arrest man on suspicion of animal cruelty after finding wild pigeon with broken wings
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Suspect, 66, arrested after plain-clothes officers laid ambush at public housing estate following video showing ill-treatment. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3220864/hong-kong-police-arrest-man-suspicion-animal-cruelty-after-finding-wild-pigeon-broken-wings?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreThe vulnerability of the “undefeatable” Kinzhals came as a surprise to Russia
Pravda Ukraine The UK intelligence has confirmed Russia’s loss of several Kinzhal missiles in Ukraine, noting that these events were a surprise and an embarrassment for the Russian Federation, which presented the missiles as “undefeatable”. https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/05/17/7402574/
Read MoreBaidu’s AI-powered smartphone from smart speaker unit Xiaodu includes a ‘tutor’ to help children study English
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Xiaodu has unveiled its smartphone Qinghe, which helps with English speaking and homework, as Baidu seeks to capitalise on existing AI tech. https://www.scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3220832/baidus-ai-powered-smartphone-smart-speaker-unit-xiaodu-includes-tutor-help-children-study-english?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreRussian troops wipe out two Ukrainian artillery guns in Kherson area
Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. The Russian troops destroyed the Ukrainian 2S3 Akatsiya and 2S1 Gvozdika artillery systems https://tass.com/politics/1618545
Read MorePhilippines mulls retaking control of national power grid amid concerns over Chinese firm’s ownership
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. A Filipino senator says the State Grid Corporation of China’s 40 per cent stake in the national power grid may pose a security threat. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3220852/philippines-mulls-retaking-control-national-power-grid-amid-concerns-over-chinese-firms-ownership?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreArmenia would have secured a more stable situation with CSTO observers’ mission — Lavrov
Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. According to Russia’s top diplomat, the document was fully approved at the foreign ministers’ level https://tass.com/politics/1618561
Read MoreEx-Soviet states in crossfire as West seeks to compromise their ties with Russia — Lavrov
Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. The Russian foreign minister noted that these countries were trying not to do anything that would cause economic damage https://tass.com/politics/1618567
Read MoreTaiwan’s Opposition Picks Hou Yu-ih, a Moderate, for Presidential Race
New York Times The Kuomintang nominated Hou Yu-ih, a popular mayor who has said little about geopolitical issues, as the party tries to appeal to voters wary of Beijing. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/17/world/asia/taiwan-china-kmt-election.html
Read MoreTurkey opposition says irregularities at thousands of ballot boxes
Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-743317
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