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Warren Buffett Likes Japanese Stocks—Maybe You Should, Too

Wall Street Journal Investor-friendly changes at Japanese companies will boost returns. https://www.wsj.com/articles/warren-buffett-likes-japanese-stocksmaybe-you-should-too-918712c8

Former SVB, Signature Bank Executives Face Senate Panel

Wall Street Journal The Senate Banking Committee chairman blamed the banks’ senior management for the pair of failures in March and said they “were fatally mismanaged.” https://www.wsj.com/articles/former-svb-signature-bank-executives-face-senate-panel-7072b8e

Russian Prosecutors Seek 9-Year Prison Term for Opposition Activist

Moscow Times Mikhail Kriger’s supporters believe he was arrested in retaliation for his opposition to the war in Ukraine and criticism of the Kremlin. https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2023/05/16/russian-prosecutors-seek-9-year-prison-term-for-opposition-activist-a81162

Russian Paralympic Committee receives membership confirmation letter from IPC

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. “The letter also contains preliminary information about the IPC General Assembly, which is scheduled to be hosted by Bahrain in late September, as well as the guidelines for submitting proposals on the agenda of the meeting,” RPC president Pavel Rozhkov said https://tass.com/sport/1618307

G7 summit a chance for Kishida to show his vision for Japan’s economy and security outstrips Abe’s

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has reinvigorated those arguing that Japan should revise its constitution and bolster its ability to defend itself. The Group of 7 summit in Hiroshima could be the stage for Japan…

In Hiroshima, Biden Will Meet Leader Whose Family Knew Atomic-Bomb Tragedy

Wall Street Journal Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has said ridding the world of nuclear weapons is his life’s work, but the task looks ever more difficult as he gathers world leaders in Hiroshima. https://www.wsj.com/articles/in-hiroshima-biden-will-meet-leader-whose-family-knew-atomic-bomb-tragedy-db677b53

Russia’s upper house supports idea to repeal 1954 decree on Crimea’s transfer to Ukraine

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. It is noted that the legal acts under which Crimea was transferred to Ukraine “are legally void” https://tass.com/society/1618305

FTC Poised to Block Amgen’s $27.8 Billion Deal for Horizon Therapeutics

Wall Street Journal The FTC is preparing to seek an injunction in federal court that would prevent the deal from closing. https://www.wsj.com/articles/ftc-poised-to-block-amgens-27-8-billion-deal-for-horizon-therapeutics-a9c1b499

NC GOP will attempt override of governor’s veto on anti-abortion bill

Fox News Republicans in North Carolina will attempt to override the state’s governor after an anti-abortion bill was executive vetoed last week. The GOP-backed bill was vetoed by Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper on Saturday in a public rally outside the North Carolina Legislative Building. “The House will vote to complete the override of the Governor’s…

Armed Forces of Ukraine liberate 20 kilometres around Bakhmut, Russians advance into city itself

Pravda Ukraine Within a few days, the Armed Forces of Ukraine liberated 20 square kilometres in the suburbs of Bakhmut, Russian invaders are advancing into the city itself and are deploying units of professional paratroopers. https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/05/16/7402479/