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Russian forces tried to advance on Bakhmut and Lyman fronts, but to no avail

Pravda Ukraine During the 477th day of the full-scale war, Russian troops conducted unsuccessful offensive actions in the area of Orikhovo-Vasylivka, Bakhmut front, and in the area of Stelmakhivka, Lyman front, as well as in the areas of Novomykhailivka and Vodiane, Shakhtarske front, the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine states. https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/06/15/7407030/

Russian Soldier Surrenders to Drone on Bakhmut Battlefield

Wall Street Journal Russian soldier Ruslan Anitin was one of the last fighters alive in his unit on the front lines of Bakhmut after Ukrainian drones dropped explosives on his comrades. Battlefield footage shows how he used hand signals to surrender to Ukrainian pilots as their drones guided him across enemy lines. https://www.wsj.com/articles/russian-soldier-surrenders-to-drone-on-bakhmut-battlefield-a39f9846

Infrastructure Bank’s Efforts to Show It Isn’t a Chinese Tool Hit Setback

Wall Street Journal The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank says it will conduct an internal review after former executive claims China’s Communist Party has infiltrated the institution. https://www.wsj.com/articles/infrastructure-banks-efforts-to-show-it-isnt-a-chinese-tool-hit-setback-7560b9d

New regional public transport service provisionally rolled out

Taipei, June 15 (CNA) A new regional public transport pass service serving northern, central and southern Taiwan scheduled to be officially launched on July 1 went on sale Thursday. https://focustaiwan.tw/society/202306160001

Russia, Algeria to hold joint military drills, maneuvers — declaration

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. The sides intend to actively use the mechanism of the joint Russian-Algerian inter-governmental commission for military-technical cooperation to build up interaction in this sphere in the long-term perspective, the document says https://tass.com/defense/1633017

U.S., Allies Pledge Air Defenses for Ukraine’s Offensive

Wall Street Journal Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said plans are advancing to train Ukrainian pilots on using U.S.-made F-16 jet fighters. https://www.wsj.com/articles/u-s-allies-pledge-air-defenses-for-ukraines-offensive-7da2d218

Putin calls for expanding settlements in national currencies between Russia, Algeria

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. It is reported that Algeria is showing interest in developing its nuclear energy sector https://tass.com/economy/1633015

6 takeaways from China’s economic data in May as youth unemployment hit new high, retail sales slowed

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The unemployment rate for the 16-24 age group in China hit a new high in May, data released on Thursday showed, while retail sales and industrial production also fell short of expectations. https://www.scmp.com/economy/economic-indicators/article/3224199/6-takeaways-chinas-economic-data-may-youth-unemployment-hit-new-high-retail-sales-slowed?utm_source=rss_feed

Israeli forces enter Palestinian town of Jenin in West Bank – report

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-746475

JPMorgan Says Ex-First Lady of U.S. Virgin Islands Helped Epstein Traffic Women

Wall Street Journal Cecile de Jongh arranged visas for Epstein’s alleged victims and asked him for political donations, court filings show. https://www.wsj.com/articles/jpmorgan-says-ex-first-lady-of-u-s-virgin-islands-helped-epstein-traffic-women-509dd39d