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Russian Victory Day Celebrations Scaled Back
New York Times The Kremlin will commemorate the Soviet Union’s defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II, but many towns have canceled events on Tuesday. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/08/world/europe/russia-victory-day-celebrations.html
Read MoreJapan’s Kura Sushi opens first overseas flagship in Kaohsiung
Kaohsiung, May 8 (CNA) Japanese revolving sushi bar restaurant chain Kura Sushi will officially open its first overseas flagship restaurant in Kaohsiung on Tuesday, the company’s Taiwanese subsidiary announced Monday. https://focustaiwan.tw/business/202305080017
Read MoreFBI nears deadline for subpoena related to alleged Biden bribery scandal
Fox News The FBI is nearing a Wednesday deadline to provide documents to House Republicans relating to an alleged bribery scandal involving President Biden. House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer, R-Ky., filed a subpoena alongside Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, seeking the record of a 2020 interview with a source who they believe made extensive bribery…
Read MoreAfghanistan, Pakistan agree to boost trade, lower tensions along border
Fox News Pakistan and Afghanistan’s Taliban-appointed government have agreed to boost trade and lower tensions along their border amid a surge in militant attacks on security forces, officials said Monday. Pakistani Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari and Afghanistan’s Taliban-appointed foreign minister, Amir Khan Muttaqi, struck the deal Sunday in Islamabad, according to Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry.…
Read MoreBorder guards of Ukraine down three drones in one go
Pravda Ukraine The border guards of Ukraine have shot down three UAVs of the Russian occupiers on the Svatove front (Luhansk Oblast). Source: press service of the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine Quote: “One of border guard units, which executes combat tasks in the East of Ukraine, detected the movement of several UAVs of…
Read MoreNatural Gas Climbs Alongside Other Energy Commodities
Wall Street Journal Natural gas prices jumped alongside other energy commodities and despite weekend weather forecasts that still showed mostly mild temperatures ahead. https://www.wsj.com/articles/natural-gas-climbs-alongside-other-energy-commodities-4026cf23
Read MoreNetanyahu pulls lawsuit against journalist Ben Caspit after settlement
Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-742406
Read MoreQualcomm to acquire Israeli hi-tech firm Autotalks for $350m.
Jerusalem Post Qualcomm’s latest acquisition looks to advance their vehicle-to-everything communication technology, enabling safer roads, less fuel consumption and smarter cars. https://www.jpost.com/business-and-innovation/tech-and-start-ups/article-742408
Read MoreSpain experienced hottest, driest April on record in the country
Fox News Drought-stricken Spain says last month was the hottest and driest April since records began in 1961. The State Meteorological Agency, known by the Spanish acronym AEMET, said Monday the average daily temperature in April was 58.8 Fahrenheit, that is 3 degrees Celsius above the average. AEMET said average maximum temperatures during the month…
Read MoreEU to weigh sanctions against Chinese firms accused of helping Russian military
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Companies allegedly sold chips and microelectronics that can be used in high-grade weapons. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3219830/eu-weigh-sanctions-against-chinese-firms-accused-helping-russian-military?utm_source=rss_feed
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