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Wall Street Journal An ex-Apple engineer is indicted in crackdown on flow of restricted Tech to China and Russia, and the SEC chair says the next financial crisis could come from AI. Also, China’s recovery loses steam, signaling trouble for global economy. https://createsend.com/t/d-11FBA8D0CC85BD382540EF23F30FEDED
Read MoreRussia Probing Widespread Fraud in Mariupol Reconstruction
Moscow Times Dozens of companies in occupied Mariupol have been involved in schemes to avoid paying VAT, The Moscow Times’ Russian service reported. https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2023/05/17/russia-probing-widespread-fraud-in-mariupol-reconstruction-a81179
Read MoreUK offers assistance to countries ready to supply fighter jets to Ukraine – British Defence Minister
Pravda Ukraine Britain can support the Ukrainian military by assisting other countries wishing to supply fighter jets and other military equipment to Ukraine. Source: This was announced on Wednesday, 17 May by Ben Wallace, British Defence Minister, reports European Pravda with reference to The Guardian. https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/05/17/7402627/
Read MoreRasht-Astara railway will facilitate diversifying transportation of goods — Putin
Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Vladimir Putin also noted that the new route would be used, in particular, for the transportation of foodstuffs and other agribusiness products intended for consumers in Iran https://tass.com/economy/1618855
Read MoreJoe Manchin abruptly tanks Biden nominee picked to oversee admin’s crackdown on gas stoves
Fox News FIRST ON FOX: The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee canceled a vote to advance President Biden’s nominee to oversee energy efficiency regulations in an unexpected last-minute change, Fox News Digital has learned. Committee Chairman Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., pulled an agenda item to consider Biden’s nomination of Jeff Marootian to lead the Department…
Read MoreProduction by Russia’s manufacturing industry to gain 2% in 2023 — minister
Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. It is noted that the loading of metal manufacturers is high now https://tass.com/economy/1618853
Read MoreTaiwan business group urges engagement with China
Taipei, May 17 (CNA) Matthew Miau (苗豐強), head of the Chinese National Federation of Industries (CNFI), one of the leading business groups in Taiwan, on Wednesday urged engagement with China. https://focustaiwan.tw/cross-strait/202305170021
Read MoreRussia to develop Northern Sea Route with interested foreign partners — Putin
Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Overall, Vladimir Putin referred to the issue of the NSR’s development as extremely important for Russia https://tass.com/economy/1618847
Read MoreEcuador President Dissolves Congress Ahead of Impeachment Vote
Wall Street Journal Guillermo Lasso took the step ahead of an impeachment vote this week amid growing political unrest in the Andean nation. https://www.wsj.com/articles/ecuador-president-dissolves-congress-ahead-of-impeachment-vote-987f5883
Read MoreUK not planning to give fighter jets to Ukraine — defense minister
Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Ben Wallace added that the Typhoon jet wouldn’t be the right choice for Ukraine https://tass.com/world/1618845
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