Category: Nations
Overnight attack on Dnipropetrovsk Oblast: Ukraine downs 15 Russian drones and 4 missiles, but sees civilian casualties and damage to civilian infrastructure
Pravda Ukraine Ukraine’s air defence forces shot down 15 Russian drones and four cruise missiles during Russia’s attack on Dnipropetrovsk Oblast on the night of 21-22 May. Several residential buildings, premises of private firms, and vehicles were damaged in the attack. https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/05/22/7403233/
Read MoreUS Southern Command head arrives in Colombia to meet with President Gustavo Petro
Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. According to the US embassy in Colombia, Laura Richardson arrived in the Latin American country to meet high-ranking officials and military officers to discuss long-term security relations https://tass.com/defense/1620871
Read MoreDollar down to 79.98 rubles at Moscow Exchange opening
Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. The euro exchange rate decreased by 24.5 kopecks to 86.26 rubles https://tass.com/russia/1620869
Read More2 explosions rocked Russian-occupied Mariupol overnight
Pravda Ukraine At least two explosions rocked the city of Mariupol in Donetsk Oblast, which is temporarily occupied by Russian forces, on the night of 21-22 May. Source: Petro Andriushchenko, Advisor to Mariupol Mayor, on Telegram Quote: “At least two explosions rocked Mariupol overnight. https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/05/22/7403232/
Read MorePolice shoot, seriously injure suspect after running through checkpoint
Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-743800
Read MoreChina boosts naval presence, ability to invade Taiwan: ex-U.S. Navy captain
Taipei, May 22 (CNA) China continued to beef up its Naval presence in 2022, indicating its increasing ability to execute an invasion of Taiwan, a retired American naval captain warned in an article published earlier this month. https://focustaiwan.tw/cross-strait/202305220005
Read MoreHow Did Hyundai Get So Cool?
Wall Street Journal Korean carmaker known for its budget brands has become an EV innovator; sets sights on Tesla https://www.wsj.com/articles/hyundai-kia-ev-tesla-7936b777
Read MoreWhat’s News: World-Wide
Wall Street Journal What’s News: World-Wide https://www.wsj.com/articles/whats-news-world-wide-8520df5e
Read MoreYour Next Big Move Should Scare You
Wall Street Journal Your gut says no. Here’s why you shouldn’t always listen to it. https://www.wsj.com/articles/your-next-big-move-should-scare-you-15d23b48
Read MoreAlt Music (Monday Crossword, May 22)
Wall Street Journal https://www.wsj.com/articles/alt-music-monday-crossword-may-22-e0768b21
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