Category: Nations
Russian embassy to Seoul warns South Korea about consequences of sending arms to Ukraine
Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. The diplomats reiterated that the weapons transferred by the “collective West” were being used to destroy “peaceful civilians, including women and children, of the Donetsk and Lugansk People’s Republics, as well as of the Zaporozhye and Kherson Regions” https://tass.com/politics/1606607
Read MoreIsrael’s Eli Cohen visits Azerbaijan, seeking united front against Iran
Jerusalem Post Azerbaijan is a strategic partner for Israel and the trip to Baku comes in the wake of Azerbaijan opening an embassy in Israel in March. https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-739657
Read MoreSudan Conflict Continues Despite Ceasefire Announcement
Wall Street Journal A lethal power struggle between Sudan’s top two generals continued despite both sides agreeing to a 24-hour ceasefire. People in the capital Khartoum reported food shortages, power cuts and a lack of running water. https://www.wsj.com/articles/sudan-conflict-continues-despite-ceasefire-announcement-62af84ab
Read MoreIndia’s Population to Surpass China’s by Midyear
Wall Street Journal India will have 1.4286 billion people by July 1, the U.N. said, highlighting dramatic demographic shifts reshaping the world. https://www.wsj.com/articles/indias-population-to-surpass-chinas-by-midyear-b6d6ce57
Read MoreApple Rus reports decline in revenue in 2022
Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. In March 2022, Apple stopped selling its products in Russia and restricted services https://tass.com/economy/1606603
Read MoreColorado’s Democratic-controlled Legislature passes package of gun control measures
Fox News Months after the state’s latest mass shooting, Colorado’s Democratic-controlled Legislature has passed a package of gun control measures that are expected to be signed by the state’s governor and more closely align it with the liberal strongholds of California and New York. The proposals include strengthening red flag laws, raising the firearm purchasing…
Read MoreMorgan Stanley Profit Falls 19% on Deal-Making Drought
Wall Street Journal The bank said investment banking revenue declined 24% for the latest quarter, following similar drops at other big banks. https://www.wsj.com/articles/morgan-stanley-ms-q1-earnings-report-2023-5a32a46d
Read MoreMcCaul says Blinken trying to ‘stonewall’ Afghanistan subpoena for key withdrawal doc as hearings begin
Fox News Secretary of State Antony Blinken has shown no signs of complying with the Wednesday deadline for a congressional subpoena to supply documents relating to President Biden’s withdrawal from Afghanistan, Republican lawmakers say. Rep. Mike McCaul, R-Texas, subpoenaed the State Department to supply a dissent cable from the U.S. Embassy in Kabul, a document…
Read MoreThe Wildest Seat in the NBA Is the One Next to Steve Ballmer
Wall Street Journal The owner of the Los Angeles Clippers goes viral for his courtside reactions—and no one’s more aware of it than his game day neighbors. https://www.wsj.com/articles/steve-ballmer-clippers-owner-nba-afcdff16
Read MoreNatural Gas Drops After 3-Session Rally
Wall Street Journal Natural gas prices fell as investors appeared to be taking some profits off the table after three-session rally. https://www.wsj.com/articles/natural-gas-drops-3-1-after-3-session-18-rally-a5bd3bc5
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