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Pema Tseden, Pioneering Tibetan Filmmaker, Is Dead at 53

New York Times His films captured contemporary Tibetan life as Tibetans saw it, devoid of the stereotypes long associated with their homeland. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/13/movies/pema-tseden-dead.html

Russia, Belarus implement 82 programs within Union State Treaty — state secretary

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Their cost is over $734 mln, Dmitry Mezentsev says https://tass.com/world/1617037

Continued rocket fire from Gaza allows IDF more successes – IDF chief

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-742932

Ukrainian military show destroyed Bakhmut: every metre of the city is under fire

Pravda Ukraine The 24th separate mechanised brigade named after King Danylo published a photo of Bakhmut destroyed as a result of Russian attacks. Source: 24th SMB on Facebook Quote: “This is what Bakhmut looks like right now. https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/05/13/7402064/

Latest polls indicate over 49% support for Kilicdaroglu in Turkey’s election — source

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. The politician “will definitely win,” a high-ranking source in the opposition claims https://tass.com/world/1617035

Russian cabinet submits gas supplies agreement with China to Duma for ratification

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. After the project reaches its full capacity, Russian pipeline gas supplies to China will increase by 10 bln cubic meters https://tass.com/economy/1617033

Russia’s top investigator says extremist crimes among Russian youth on the rise

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. The official specified that the crimes committed by young migrants are also on the rise https://tass.com/russia/1617031

Palestinian ministry demands global action to stop Israel’s atrocities in Gaza

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. The Palestinian Foreign Ministry demanded crossings into Gaza reopen in order to allow entry of medical and food supplies. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2023/05/13/703295/gaza-Israel

US to bolster military ‘posture’ in Persian Gulf amid tensions with Iran

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. The US says it has decided to make certain military moves in the Persian Gulf after Iran seized two invading foreign oil tankers in the country’s territorial waters. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2023/05/13/703291/Iran-US-John-Kirby-bolster-defense-posture-Persian-Gulf-IRGC-seizure-oil-tankers-Strait-of-Hormuz

Cyclone Mocha rapidly intensifies ahead of devastating landfall in Myanmar and Bangladesh

Washington Post The storm had sustained winds of 150 mph late Saturday, or just shy of Category 5. Massive storm surge is likely near the landfall area in northern Myanmar. https://www.washingtonpost.com/weather/2023/05/13/cyclone-mocha-myanmar-bangladesh-landfall/