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Situation in Sudan remains difficult amid ongoing combat action — Russian diplomat

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Mikhail Bogdanov stressed that Russia adheres to a position of non-interference in the domestic affairs of Sudan https://tass.com/politics/1631919

Lukashenko is “not a prophet”, but sees “great preconditions” for ending war in Ukraine

Pravda Ukraine Alexander Lukashenko, self-proclaimed president of Belarus, has claimed that “there are great preconditions for ending the war in Ukraine”. Source: Regime-aligned Belarusian news agency BelTA, citing Lukashenko in an interview with the Kremlin-aligned news outlet Rossiya 1 Quote: “I am not a prophet, but we will end this war in Ukraine. https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/06/14/7406797/

Cathay Pacific to resume Taoyuan-Nagoya flights

Taipei, June 14 (CNA) Hong Kong based Cathay Pacific Airways announced Wednesday that it will resume direct flights between Taoyuan and Nagoya in central Japan on Oct. 29, with booking services available immediately. https://focustaiwan.tw/business/202306140015

Algeria, Russia set to sign agreements to strengthen ties, Algerian leader says

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. According to Abdelmadjid Tebboune, his country and Russia “enjoy very strong opportunities regarding tourism, agriculture and exact science” https://tass.com/politics/1631913

‘Watering Down’ China Chip Restrictions Sometimes Makes Sense

Wall Street Journal There are good reasons for the U.S. to let top Asian chip makers keep producing in China—and it won’t help China all that much anyway. https://www.wsj.com/articles/watering-down-china-chip-restrictions-sometimes-makes-sense-18855605

Intel Israel achieves record exports amidst company’s struggles with layoffs

Jerusalem Post Despite recent waves of firings within the global company, Intel’s Israeli branch is performing well in exports and diversity. https://www.jpost.com/business-and-innovation/tech-and-start-ups/article-746260

Close Kadyrov Ally Injured in Ukraine – Reports

Moscow Times State Duma deputy Adam Delimkhanov “is alive, but he has been wounded,” the Russian Defense Ministry-run Zvezda TV channel said. https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2023/06/14/close-kadyrov-ally-injured-in-ukraine-reports-a81502

New olim will now need to wait a year before receiving Israeli passport

Jerusalem Post The passing of the bill reverts the country back to a law that existed until 2017. https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-746259

Shell Reviews Some Singapore Assets

Wall Street Journal Shell is reviewing some of its Singapore assets as the energy giant seeks to lower emissions and boost shareholder value. https://www.wsj.com/articles/shell-reviews-some-singapore-assets-80a9d5a5

Vice president of Italian Senate arrives in Taiwan for high-level visit

Taipei, June 14 (CNA) Vice president of the upper house of the Italian parliament Gian Marco Centinaio arrived in Taiwan on Wednesday for a six-day trip, marking the highest-level Italian parliamentary visit to Taiwan since 1970, according to Taiwan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA). https://focustaiwan.tw/politics/202306140014