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Russian forces destroy Ukrainian attack helicopter in Kherson Region
Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. The helicopter was shot down 7 kilometers away from the military unit’s defense line https://tass.com/russia/1633159
Read MoreFormer U.S. Virgin Islands first lady aided Epstein, JPMorgan argues
Washington Post Citing emails, JPMorgan Chase accused former first lady Cecile de Jongh of helping Jeffrey Epstein navigate regulations in the U.S. Virgin Islands. https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2023/06/15/jeffrey-epstein-jpmorgan-virgin-islands/
Read MoreYen Strengthens in Likely Position Adjustment Ahead of BOJ Decision
Wall Street Journal The yen strengthened against most other G-10 and Asian currencies in the morning session in likely position adjustment ahead of the Bank of Japan’s monetary policy decision. https://www.wsj.com/articles/yen-strengthens-in-likely-position-adjustment-ahead-of-boj-decision-36a48169
Read MoreTaiwan shares open higher
Taipei, June 16 (CNA) The Taiwan Stock Exchange’s main index opened up 7.88 points at 17,342.86 Friday on turnover of NT$3.98 billion (US$129.76 million). https://focustaiwan.tw/business/202306160003
Read MoreUS nuclear-powered submarine arrives at South Korea’s Busan port
Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-746540
Read MoreAntony Blinken’s trip to China shows desire to re-engage, ‘avoid worst-case scenario’
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Phone call over Beijing’s ‘bottom line’ likely to set tone for visit, with a cautious US aware of the impact of ‘tense trend’, observers say. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3224189/antony-blinkens-trip-china-shows-desire-re-engage-avoid-worst-case-scenario?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreWhy a Bull Market Is a Bad Time to Check Your 401(k)
Wall Street Journal Your balance is likely up, but there are reasons to resist the urge to peek at your retirement savings. https://www.wsj.com/articles/why-a-bull-market-is-a-bad-time-to-check-your-401-k-8dcf27d3
Read MoreDrone attacks communication tower in Russian Kursk Oblast causing big fire
Pravda Ukraine A large-scale fire has broken out in Kursk Oblast in the Russian Federation at the Belpol facility, with preliminary reports indicating it was caused by a drone attack on a communications tower. Source: Russian independent Telegram channels Baza and Shot Quote: “There was an explosion in Kursk Oblast. https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/06/16/7407088/
Read MoreGold Steady Amid Mixed Developments
Wall Street Journal Gold was trading steadily in the early Asian session amid mixed developments. https://www.wsj.com/articles/gold-steady-amid-mixed-developments-585f3893
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