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IRGC confirms monitoring US naval commanders in Strait of Hormuz

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. The IRGC Navy Commander Gholamshahi said the forces monitor the movement of vessels in the Strait of Hormuz and the Persian Gulf “round-the-clock.” https://presstv.ir/Detail/2023/05/20/703768/Iran-IRGC-Navy-Hormuz-Strait-US-Britain-France-USS-Paul-Hamilton-commanders-Abbas-Gholamshahi-First-Zone

Iraq undertakes commitment to expel anti-Iran terrorists: IRGC commander

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. “We are waiting for the government of Iraq to honor its commitments,” IRGC Ground Force Commander Brigadier General Mohammad Pakpour said. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2023/05/20/703767/Iraq-commitment-anti-Iran-terrorist-groups

Bakhmut and Marinka at epicentre of hostilities, Russian attempt to advance on Bila Hora fails – General Staff report

Pravda Ukraine The cities of Bakhmut and Marinka, in Donetsk Oblast, remain at the epicentre of hostilities. On the Bakhmut front, the Russian army attempted to advance on Bila Hora; on the Avdiivka front, the Russians advanced towards Novokalynove. https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/05/20/7403110/

China’s special envoy Li Hui expected in Moscow next week — source

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. https://tass.com/russias-foreign-policy/1620607

Nebraska senator flips out debating ban on sex change surgeries for minors, screams ‘we need trans people’

Fox News A Friday morning session in the unicameral Nebraska legislature devolved into chaos after one Democratic lawmaker began shouting her support for transgender people amid a debate on a bill to ban sex change procedures for minors in the state. The bill, which was ultimately approved by lawmakers and sent to Republican Gov. Jim…

FemForward kicks off first Moroccan, Israeli cohort in Casablanca

Jerusalem Post With high hopes of expanding to other Middle Eastern states such as the UAE and Bahrain. https://www.jpost.com/business-and-innovation/tech-and-start-ups/article-743677

Zelensky Asks G7 Leaders for More Ukraine Aid

New York Times He urged his supporters to stay the course and tried to convince fence sitters like India and Brazil that there is no middle ground. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/20/us/politics/zelensky-g7-japan.html

Lavrov’s family leaves Georgia escorted by security forces

Pravda Ukraine Katerina Vinokurova (Lavrova), daughter of the Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, and her husband, who are under Western sanctions, have left Georgia, where they were to have attended a relative’s wedding, amid a wave of protests in the country. https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/05/20/7403108/

Young Investors in College Clubs Embrace Wild Market Ride

Wall Street Journal Young investors are often associated with cryptocurrencies and meme-stock mania. Investment clubs take a different approach and are managing thousands, sometimes even millions, of dollars. https://www.wsj.com/articles/young-investors-in-college-clubs-embrace-wild-market-ride-3f72a18b

Sergey Mironov reelected as chairman of A Just Russia – For Truth party

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Voting was conducted by secret ballot. Under the party’s charter, the chair and co-chairs are elected for 2.5 years https://tass.com/russia/1620603