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Terrorist attack on journalist thwarted in Energodar, says politician
Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. It is noted that the investigation is under way https://tass.com/defense/1623299
Read MoreTerrorist apprehended after infiltrating Teneh Omarim in West Bank
Jerusalem Post The Home Front Command issued instructions for residents to immediately go inside, lock the doors and close the windows. https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-744273
Read MoreJapan’s ispace says altitude miscalculation caused moon landing failure
Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-744272
Read MoreRating Downgrade Is a Risk for 10-Year French-German Yield Spread
Wall Street Journal SocGen reiterated its pessimistic view on the 10-year French OAT-German Bund yield spread with rating downgrade risks looming. https://www.wsj.com/articles/eurozone-bond-yields-expected-to-move-in-range-to-seek-new-driver-9ccc09ba
Read MoreUK Retail Sales Rebound
Wall Street Journal U.K. retail-sales volumes rose by a more-than-expected 0.5% in April, recovering from a rain-hit March that affected non-food sales, with easing energy prices lifting some of the pressures on household spending. https://www.wsj.com/articles/uk-retail-sales-rose-0-5-in-april-after-rain-hit-march-b1ed032
Read More13 Chinese aircraft breach Taiwan’s ADIZ: Defense Ministry
Taipei, May 26 (CNA) A total of 13 People’s Liberation Army aircraft breached Taiwan’s air defense identification zone (ADIZ) during the 24-hour period that began at 6 a.m. Thursday, including two BZK-005 drones that crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait. https://focustaiwan.tw/cross-strait/202305260007
Read MoreRussians used Shahed drones to attack Merefa and Izium in Kharkiv Oblast
Pravda Ukraine The Russian army attacked the cities of Merefa and Izium in Kharkiv Oblast with Shahed attack drones on the night of 25-26 May. Source: Oleh Syniehubov, Head of the Kharkiv Oblast Military Administration, on Telegram Quote: “The enemy attacked the city of Merefa in the Kharkiv district and the city of Izium last…
Read MoreUkraine shells Donetsk with MLRS, firing six rockets
Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. The type of MLRS was not specified https://tass.com/politics/1623293
Read MoreUkraine shoots down 10 missiles, over 20 drones in Russian attacks
Jerusalem Post The Ukrainian air force said it had shot down 10 missiles fired from the Caspian Sea, 23 Iranian-made Shahed drones and two reconnaissance drones. https://www.jpost.com/international/article-744270
Read MoreKyiv Repels Russia Air Strikes: Ukraine Officials
Moscow Times Kyiv’s military administration said the 13th attack this month was carried out by cruise missiles launched by Tu-95MS strategic bombers. https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2023/05/26/kyiv-repels-russia-air-strikes-ukraine-officials-a81292
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