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Russia has no potential for large-scale offensive, but capable of defending – Chief of Ukraine’s Defence Intelligence

Pravda Ukraine Kyrylo Budanov, the Head of Ukraine’s Main Intelligence Directorate, has stated that Russia has no potential to launch a large-scale offensive anywhere in Ukraine. Source: Budanov in an interview with YahooNews Quote from Budanov: “As of now, Russia has no military, economic or political potential to attempt a large-scale offensive anywhere in Ukraine.…

Starlux chair offers full refund to passengers stranded in Japan

Taipei, May 7 (CNA) Starlux Airlines will offer full refunds to passengers who had to spend the night at Narita Airport outside Tokyo on Saturday because of a flight diversion and aircraft deployment problem, said Starlux Chairman Chang Kuo-wei (張國煒). https://focustaiwan.tw/business/202305070008

Russia’s FSB thwarts Ukrainian drone attack on airfield in Ivanovo Region — statement

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. The perpetrators planned to target A-50 early warning and control aircraft, the FSB added https://tass.com/emergencies/1614637

St. Kitts and Nevis deputy leader to arrive in Taiwan Monday

Taipei, May 7 (CNA) Saint Christopher and Nevis Deputy Prime Minister Geoffrey Hanley will arrive in Taiwan Monday for a five-day visit to meet with senior government officials, including Vice President Lai Ching-te (賴清德), according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA). https://focustaiwan.tw/politics/202305070007

No casualties, damage in last night’s drone attacks — Crimean authorities

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. According to an aide to the region’s head Oleg Kryuchkov, “all of last night’s attempts to break through our air defenses were repelled” https://tass.com/politics/1614629

New cars, once part of the American dream, now out of reach for many

Washington Post The average price of a new car in the U.S. soared to $48,008 in March, up 30 percent from March 2020, according to Kelley Blue Book. https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2023/05/07/new-car-market-high-interest-rates/

A caste survey in India could upend politics in world’s largest democracy

Washington Post The Indian state Bihar has taken a historic step in surveying its castes, and the resulting data could fragment the national voter coalition of the governing Bharatiya Janata Party. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/05/05/india-bihar-caste-survey/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=wp_world

China-US rivalry puts squeeze on South Korea in the Taiwan Strait

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Seoul is expected to stick to its one-China policy but observers note a stronger tone as it moves closer to Washington. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3219545/china-us-rivalry-puts-squeeze-south-korea-taiwan-strait?utm_source=rss_feed

Putin poses arrest dilemma as South African opposition says if Russian-friendly government won’t act, it will

Fox News JOHANNESBURG, South Africa — A U.S.-sanctioned Russian oligarch is accused of making shady deals under sunny skies with South African politicians, the reported real reason why Russian President Vladimir Putin could evade arrest should he make a planned trip to South Africa in August. Oligarch Viktor Vekselberg, said to be close to Putin, has…

Ukraine Launches Wave of Drones at Crimea, Russian Official Says

New York Times It was the latest in a string of reported attacks on Russian-held territory, as Ukraine prepares for an expected counteroffensive. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/07/world/europe/russia-ukraine-crimea.html