Category: Nations
Chechen leader slams Quran-burning incident in Volgograd as outrageous
Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. According to Ramzan Kadyrov, about 60 thousand people came to the rally in Grozny “to express their indignation” https://tass.com/politics/1622051
Read MoreTaiwan shares open lower
Taipei, May 24 (CNA) The Taiwan Stock Exchange’s main index opened down 1.41 points at 16.186.62 Wednesday on turnover of NT$1.27 billion (US$41.29 million). https://focustaiwan.tw/business/202305240001
Read MoreNo anti-Russian sanctions as long Serbia’s foreign policy remains independent — president
Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. After the start of a special military operation in Ukraine, Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić, in an address to the nation after a meeting of the Security Council, said that although Serbia supports the territorial integrity of Ukraine, it will not impose sanctions against…
Read MoreTexas Man Who Tried to Breach Speaker’s Lobby on Jan. 6 Gets 7 Years
New York Times Christopher R. Grider had also tried to shut off the electricity at the U.S. Capitol, according to prosecutors. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/23/us/jan-6-texas-man-sentenced.html
Read MoreDeputy Secretary of Defense Dr. Kathleen Hicks Visits Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson and the Ted Stevens Center for Arctic Security Studies
Defense.gov Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen H. Hicks visited Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Anchorage, Alaska, to gain a deeper understanding of the quality-of-life issues facing servicemembers stationed in the Arctic, receive operational updates, and visit the Ted Stevens Center for Arctic Security Studies. https://www.defense.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/3405054/deputy-secretary-of-defense-dr-kathleen-hicks-visits-joint-base-elmendorf-richa/
Read MoreChina’s foreign minister says more voices speak globally in favor of ceasefire in Ukraine
Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. The parties to the conflict should facilitate the creation of favorable conditions for a peace process, Qin Gang said https://tass.com/world/1622047
Read MoreChina appoints foreign vice-minister Xie Feng as ambassador to the US
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The veteran diplomat, who is expected to arrive in Washington on Tuesday, will face several thorny issues straining relations between the two superpowers. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3221606/china-appoints-vice-foreign-minister-xie-feng-ambassador-us?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreTrump attorneys request meeting with AG Garland over ‘unfair treatment’: ‘Ongoing injustice’
Fox News Attorneys for former President Donald Trump are requesting a meeting with Attorney General Merrick Garland, saying Trump is being treated unfairly. Trump’s lawyers sent a letter to Garland on Tuesday. “We represent Donald J. Trump, the 45′ President of the United States, in the investigation currently being conducted by the Special Counsel’s Office.…
Read MorePentagon explains details of F-16 supply to Ukraine
Pravda Ukraine The US Department of Defence has stated that given the time it takes to train Ukrainian pilots on F-16s and deploy infrastructure and other components, providing Ukraine with these aircraft is part of a long-term commitment. https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/05/24/7403571/
Read MoreEl Popo’s Rumble Grows, Putting Mexico on Alert
Wall Street Journal Authorities raised the warning level for Popocatépetl, about 45 miles southeast of Mexico City, in recent days as the volcano known as El Popo spewed more gas, smoke and ash. Officials are preparing for possible evacuations. Photo: Rafael Duran/Agence France-Presse/Getty Images https://www.wsj.com/articles/el-popos-rumble-grows-putting-mexico-on-alert-5ff45489
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