Category: Nations
China pledges food, funds to key Horn of Africa partner Ethiopia
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Beijing ‘considering’ sending more emergency aid to the drought-stricken region, Qin Gang tells his Ethiopian counterpart. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3221915/china-pledges-food-funds-key-horn-africa-partner-ethiopia?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreManufacturers’ business sentiment declines for 1st time in 6 months
Taipei, May 26 (CNA) Business sentiment in the local manufacturing sector fell for the first time in six months in April amid weakening global end-user demand, according to the Taiwan Institute of Economic Research (TIER). https://focustaiwan.tw/business/202305260008
Read MoreChina ready to ‘double down’ on cooperation with China in wake of G7 summit — WaPo
Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. The Chinese embassy in Tokyo earlier urged the G7 countries to stop igniting hostile sentiments in Ukraine or making attempts to shift the blame on China https://tass.com/world/1623319
Read MoreRussian stocks up as Friday trading opens
Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. As of 10:15 a.m., the dollar’s exchange rate was down by 0.3% at 79.93 rubles, the euro was down by 0.24% at 85.86 rubles https://tass.com/economy/1623317
Read MoreCome Back Alive Foundation hands over UAVs with flight range of 180 km to scouts
Pravda Ukraine The Ukrainian Come Back Alive Foundation reported that it has handed over a UAV complex with a controlled flight range of up to 180 km to the scouts. Source: Come Back Alive on Telegram Quote from the Come Back Alive Foundation: “The PD-2 has a controlled flight range of up to 180 km,…
Read MoreAfrican Mediator to Focus on Grain, Fertilizer in Russia-Ukraine Talks – FT
Moscow Times Algerian-born French commodities trader Jean-Yves Ollivier is seeking to broker an African peace initiative between Russia and Ukraine. https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2023/05/26/african-mediator-to-focus-on-grain-fertilizer-in-russia-ukraine-talks-ft-a81293
Read MoreUS, Saudi Arabia note improved respect for deal on ceasefire in Sudan – embassy
Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-744276
Read MorePoll of Chinese suggests decoupling would be a ‘mistake’, researchers say
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Survey conducted by Canadian institute finds the public generally trusts most Western jurisdictions, apart from US and Japan. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3221920/poll-chinese-suggests-decoupling-would-be-mistake-researchers-say?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreCanada announces new aid for Ukraine: weapons and training
Pravda Ukraine The Government of Canada has announced providing additional military assistance to Ukraine, including other ammunition and expanding the training programme for the Ukrainian military. Source: government’s statement, writes European Pravda Details: Canada’s new aid was announced after the 12th meeting of the Contact Group on the Defence of Ukraine, known as the Ramstein…
Read MoreRussian forces destroy ten Ukrainian troops, two artillery guns in Kherson area
Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. It is reported that artillery fire near the settlement of Kamyshany destroyed a Ukrainian 2S1 Gvozdika motorized artillery system with a five-member crew and ammunition https://tass.com/politics/1623313
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