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‘Just a clerk’: Chikli denies criticizing US antisemitism envoy Deborah Lipstadt

Jerusalem Post Asked about the claims of the White House official during an interview with KAN radio, Chikli hinted in a very obvious way that the anonymous official was actually Lipstadt https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-746509

Biden pick for counterterror post botched handling of Hezbollah, Cruz says: ‘Utterly disqualifying’

Fox News FIRST ON FOX — Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, clashed with colleague Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., over the nomination of Ambassador Elizabeth Richard for counterterrorism coordinator, saying that multiple failures during her time as ambassador to Lebanon proved “utterly disqualifying” for the role. “What did Mrs. Richard do when she was in Lebanon? She…

Readout of Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III’s Meeting in Brussels With Israeli Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant

Defense.gov Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III met with Israeli Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant to discuss opportunities to expand military cooperation to counter regional threats. https://www.defense.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/3429954/readout-of-secretary-of-defense-lloyd-j-austin-iiis-meeting-in-brussels-with-is/

Readout of Deputy Under Secretary of Defense for Policy Sasha Baker’s Meeting With Estonian Ministry of Defense Permanent Secretary Kusti Salm

Defense.gov Deputy Undersecretary of Defense for Policy Sasha Baker met with Estonian Ministry of Defense Permanent Secretary Kusti Salm and discussed efforts to strengthen defense cooperation and advance shared priorities. https://www.defense.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/3429944/readout-of-deputy-under-secretary-of-defense-for-policy-sasha-bakers-meeting-wi/

DOD Committed to Ethical Use of Artificial Intelligence

Defense.gov A top Pentagon technology official underscored the U.S. commitment to leading the international conversation surrounding artificial intelligence during a panel discussion in Washington. https://www.defense.gov/News/News-Stories/Article/Article/3429864/dod-committed-to-ethical-use-of-artificial-intelligence/

Annual inflation in Russia rises to 2.87% on June 6-13 — ministry

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. According to the latest forecast of Russia’s socio-economic development, the country’s GDP growth is expected to reach 1.2% in 2023 and 2% in 2024 https://tass.com/economy/1633103

A Tennessee Estate Asking $65 Million Could Shatter the State Record

Wall Street Journal Owned by Oaktree Capital Management co-founder Larry Keele, the home sits on about 383 acres with an observatory and putting green https://www.wsj.com/articles/a-tennessee-estate-asking-65-million-could-shatter-the-state-record-4c523862

Ukrainian forces attempted several attacks on DPR’s Makarovka, all repelled — DPR head

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. According to Denis Pushilin, the Ukrainian forces attempted attacks towards Maryinka and Pervomaysky as well https://tass.com/politics/1633101

IAEA Director General speaks of what he saw at Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant

Pravda Ukraine After his visit to the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP), Rafael Grossi, Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), stressed the utmost need for maintaining the required levels of water in the pond that are essential for cooling the nuclear station; especially critical after the destruction of the Kakhovka Dam. https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/06/15/7407061/

Companies and Governments Disclose Data Theft From Attack on File-Sharing Tool

Wall Street Journal Companies and government offices across Europe and the U.S. say they were hit by a cyberattack on widely used file-sharing software, as hackers warned victims they would publish stolen data online unless they paid a ransom this week. https://www.wsj.com/articles/companies-and-governments-disclose-data-theft-from-attack-on-file-sharing-tool-df965163