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Kremlin spokesman advises media to use official information about Lukashenko’s health

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. “There have been no such official reports from Minsk so far,” Dmitry Peskov noted https://tass.com/politics/1617653

Three-quarters of skateboards tested by Hong Kong consumer watchdog fail Euro safety standards and five flop in drop test, report reveals

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Consumer Council finds 3 out of 4 skateboards among 16 tested did not meet international safety standards. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3220633/three-quarters-skateboards-tested-hong-kong-consumer-watchdog-fail-euro-safety-standards-and-five?utm_source=rss_feed

Sunak and Zelenskyy discuss “jets coalition”: “We still need to work on it a bit”

Pravda Ukraine https://www.eurointegration.com.ua/eng/news/2023/05/15/7161705/

Russia ‘will respect’ results of Turkish election — Kremlin spokesman

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. After counting 99.99% of the ballots in the parliamentary election, the People’s Alliance led by Erdogan’s Justice and Development Party remains the leader with 321 seats out of 600 https://tass.com/politics/1617651

Russian, South African top brass discuss expanding cooperation

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. According to the ministry, the South African delegation is also set to visit a number of educational and training facilities of the Russian Land Forces and defense-sector enterprises https://tass.com/politics/1617649

Erdogan Ahead of Challenger as Turkey Appears Headed for Runoff Election

Wall Street Journal The Turkish president has emerged with a surprise advantage in a fight for his political survival ahead of a likely second round of voting that could have far-ranging domestic and geopolitical implications. https://www.wsj.com/articles/erdogan-ahead-of-challenger-as-turkey-appears-headed-for-runoff-election-aaf933c8

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