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South Korea space rocket launch delayed due to technical problems

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-744052

Russian pro-Ukrainian volunteer fighters likely retreated to border in Belgorod Oblast – ISW

Pravda Ukraine The American Institute for the Study of War (ISW) has suggested that fighters of the Russian Volunteer Corps and the Freedom of Russia Legion have probably retreated closer to the border with Ukraine after the clash with Russian troops in Belgorod Oblast, Russia. https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/05/24/7403591/

Czech foreign minister calls for more united EU-US approach to China

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Jan Lipavsky intervenes in Europe debate to remind bloc that it needs Washington’s cooperation more than Beijing’s. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3221637/czech-foreign-minister-calls-more-united-eu-us-approach-china?utm_source=rss_feed

DeSantis Allies’ $200 Million Plan for Beating Trump

New York Times As the Florida governor prepares to enter the 2024 race, his allies are building an army of organizers to flood the states with the first nominating contests. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/24/us/politics/ron-desantis-2024-super-pac.html

Marks & Spencer Profit Rises; to Pay Dividend

Wall Street Journal Marks & Spencer said it plans to reintroduce a modest dividend at the time of its half-year results in November, as it reported a rise in pretax profit for the year to £476 million, despite inflationary cost headwinds hitting margins. https://www.wsj.com/articles/marks-spencer-fy-2023-profit-rose-to-reintroduce-dividends-in-november-c22b4e78

Kingfisher Keeps Profit Target Despite Sales Fall

Wall Street Journal Kingfisher said its first-quarter comparable sales fell 3.3%, as poor weather in the U.K. and France hurt its performance, but it remained comfortable with its full-year profit forecasts. https://www.wsj.com/articles/kingfisher-1q-sales-hurt-by-poor-weather-comfortable-with-consensus-forecast-bc9a32c5

Russia’s Federation Council threatens Moldovan president for agreeing to arrest Putin

Pravda Ukraine Vladimir Dzhabarov, First Deputy Chairman of the International Committee of Russia’s Federation Council [upper chamber of the Russian parliament – ed.], has said that Russia may initiate a criminal case against Moldovan President Maia Sandu and put her on the international wanted list. https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/05/24/7403588/

Aksyonov’s private armies: how Russian-occupied Crimea is getting ready for the Ukrainian counter-offensive

Pravda Ukraine https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/articles/2023/05/22/7403217/

Russia, China sign memorandum on trade cooperation — ministry

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. The parties agreed to develop the Russian-Chinese interregional trade in service, encourage participation of companies of the two countries in different exhibitions and fairs focused on development of the services trade https://tass.com/economy/1622103

Aviva Posts Solid First Quarter; Backs Targets

Wall Street Journal Aviva’s general insurance gross written premiums hit £2.4 billion in the first quarter on an 11% rise in sales, and it said it was on track to meet or exceed some financial targets by 2024. https://www.wsj.com/articles/aviva-1q-general-insurance-sales-rose-backs-targets-e53ecf6b