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Ukraine’s Chief Justice Removed From Post Over Corruption Charges

New York Times Two anticorruption agencies accused him of taking $2.7 million in bribes. He no longer leads the court, but he remains a judge. https://www.nytimes.com/live/2023/05/17/world/russia-ukraine-news

The Plan to Build a New Capital

New York Times Jakarta is sinking, and Indonesia’s president has chosen to move the capital. The Times accompanied him on a tour. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/17/briefing/java-jakarta-capital-move-flooding.html

In canceling Pacific trip, Biden shows the U.S. has higher priorities

Washington Post Detractors seeking to undermine U.S. influence in the region will seize on the president’s decision to scrap plans to meet Pacific island leaders in Papua New Guinea. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/05/17/biden-australia-papua-new-guinea-debt-ceiling/

Turkish opposition, trailing Erdogan, faces hard post-election truths

Washington Post On the streets of Istanbul, and in opposition party headquarters across Turkey, supporters of Kemal Kilicdaroglu despaired about their chances of defeating Erdogan. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/05/17/turkey-election-runoff-erdogan-kilicdaroglu/

As G-7 approaches, Japan remains an outlier on LGBTQ rights

Washington Post Japanese lawmakers have introduced a watered-down bill that would merely “promote the understanding” of LGBTQ communities, with no additional legal protection. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/05/17/japan-g7-summit-lgbt-rights/

Biden Abruptly Cuts Short an Asia-Pacific Visit, to China’s Benefit

New York Times A Pacific island nation had gone to great lengths to host the U.S. president. Now a region is left to wonder again about American steadfastness. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/17/world/australia/biden-pacific-papua-new-guinea.html

Ukraine live briefing: Zelensky renews plea for air defenses after Russian attack damages Patriot system

Washington Post A U.S.-made air defense system was hit in a Russian attack. Ukraine shot down 18 missiles over Kyiv, but the whole country needs protection, Zelensky noted. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/05/17/russia-ukraine-war-news/

Company uses AI to help manufacturers map ‘ethical’ supply chains, but warns ‘its not a magic wand’

Fox News A software company is looking to use artificial intelligence (AI) to help companies mitigate and avoid human rights risks in their supply chain. “When it comes to transparency in supply chains, there is such an enormous amount of data that is being spread not just in spreadsheets but also through social that we…

Thailand’s youth reject the generals

Washington Post Sunday’s Thai election marked a rare moment in global politics when a suppressed protest movement found vengeance at the ballot box. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/05/17/thailand-youth-election-military-protest-move-forward/

In photos: The scene of flooding in parts of northern Italy after days of downpours

Washington Post Rivers swollen by downpours flooded some towns in northern Italy on Tuesday, forcing some residents to rooftops, while in Venice, authorities prepared to activate a mobile barrier in the lagoon in hopes of sparing the city from a rare May high-tide flooding. https://www.washingtonpost.com/photography/interactive/2023/northern-italy-floods/