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Ukraine live briefing: Drones attack Kyiv; Russia steps up evacuations near nuclear plant
Washington Post Russia has intensified shelling of Bakhmut, a top Ukrainian general said. The Wagner Group had been demanding more weapons and ammunition for the fight there. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/05/08/russia-ukraine-war-news/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=wp_world
Read MorePotential for China to work with Germany for stable and reliable renewable energy, special envoy on climate says
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. In Q&A, German special envoy for international climate action Jennifer Morgan suggests ways for China to increase its nationally determined contributions, including altering emissions targets or renewable energy plans. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3219737/potential-china-work-germany-stable-and-reliable-renewable-energy-says-special-envoy-climate?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreUkraine’s defence forces killed 540 Russian soldiers and destroyed 7 tanks
Pravda Ukraine The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine estimates that the Russian Army lost around 540 military personnel, 7 tanks, 8 artillery systems and 5 armoured combat vehicles on 7 May. Source: General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on Facebook, information as of 8 May 2023 Details: Total combat losses…
Read MoreGerman climate envoy urges China to look beyond coal for energy-secure future
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Germany learned the hard way about the need for renewable supplies and efficiency, Jennifer Morgan says. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3219580/german-climate-envoy-urges-china-look-beyond-coal-energy-secure-future?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreDollar unchanged, euro down to 84.8 rubles at Moscow Exchange opening
Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. The yuan against the ruble rose by 0.5 kopecks to 11.17 rubles https://tass.com/economy/1614789
Read MoreIran hangs two men for blasphemy
Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-742372
Read MoreHong Kong Exchange Fund continues its comeback with US$12.5 billion gain after border reopening sparked market rally
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The war chest used to defend the local currency continued its comeback in the first quarter, posting a return of HK$97.9 billion (US$12.5 billion) on the back of rising stock markets after the city…
Read MoreMalaysia gives Australia’s Lynas 6 more months to ensure its rare earth plant is radiation-free
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The Australian miner’s rare earths refinery in Malaysia is the largest outside China, but has been dogged by environmental concerns and community opposition. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3219736/malaysia-gives-australias-lynas-6-more-months-ensure-its-rare-earth-plant-radiation-free?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreUkrainian forces down 35 out of 35 Russian Shahed drones overnight
Pravda Ukraine Ukraine’s defence forces have downed and destroyed all 35 Shahed drones Russian deployed in an attack on Ukraine on the night of 7-8 May. Source: General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on Facebook; Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on Telegram Quote from the General Staff: “On the night…
Read MorePutin invites Turkmenistan’s Berdimuhamedow to Victory Day celebration in Moscow — report
Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. The leaders of the two countries also discussed a number of other issues of cooperation between the two countries https://tass.com/politics/1614787
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