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Lavrov says his SCO colleagues at Goa confab condemned Ukrainian drone attack on Kremlin

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Discussing how the attack will affect the development of the situation around Ukraine, the top diplomat expressed confidence that, “there is no point in waiting for any new incidents, new provocations” to happen https://tass.com/politics/1614003

Lag Ba’omer on Mt. Meron: Can Jews be pagans?

Jerusalem Post MIDDLE ISRAEL: Thousands will throng to Mount Meron thinking that their pilgrimage is Judaism, while in fact, it is its perversion. https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-742130

Arctic region could be stage for next Russia-West standoff — Bloomberg

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Natural resources are the main reason why certain Arctic countries have been petitioning the UN Commission on the Limits of the Continental Shelf (CLCS) to extend the borders of their respective Arctic shelves https://tass.com/politics/1614001

Who’s Attending King Charles III’s Coronation, and Who Isn’t

New York Times Royals from Europe and Asia plan to be there, as do Joanna Lumley and Nick Cave. President Biden does not. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/05/world/europe/king-charles-coronation-who-is-attending.html

US tries to meddle in Afghanistan’s affairs again — Lavrov

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Also, the top diplomat stated that the Americans “do not abandon attempts to re-inject their military infrastructure into the region around Afghanistan and in Central Asia” https://tass.com/politics/1613999

Sam Smith concert at Israeli festival is cancelled

Jerusalem Post An online campaign was launched in the last few months urging Sam Smith to cancel their concert in Tel Aviv. https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/culture/article-742175

Hunted for HIMARS near Kramatorsk: 2 more Ukrainian traitors detained

Pravda Ukraine The Security Service of Ukraine (SSU) has detained two more members of the Federal Security Service’s (FSB) extensive network of assets who were conducting reconnaissance and sabotage activities in the contact line areas in Donetsk Oblast, particularly in the Kramatorsk district. https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/05/5/7400803/

For Americans Still in Russia, Unease Is Often Outweighed by Family Ties

Wall Street Journal The arrest of Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich has caused unease for many Westerners living in Russia, including Americans who decided to stay after Moscow invaded Ukraine last year. https://www.wsj.com/articles/for-americans-still-in-russia-unease-is-often-outweighed-by-family-ties-9abf6493

First Republic Bank Will Be Missed…For Its Free Umbrellas

Wall Street Journal The coveted giveaway for clients was the forest-green umbrella. Carrying it around ‘makes me feel like a proper Englishman.’ https://www.wsj.com/articles/first-republic-bank-collapse-swag-free-umbrellas-b46fc45f

Schedule of Events for King Charles III Coronation Weekend

New York Times Three days of official festivities include the crowning of Charles and Camilla on Saturday, lunches and a concert on Sunday and volunteering on Monday. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/05/world/europe/charles-coronation-schedule-weekend.html