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Taipei Times https://www.taipeitimes.com/News/world/archives/2023/05/25/2003800431

Congo to hike stake in copper, cobalt venture with China

Reuters Reuters exclusively revealed that The Democratic Republic of Congo aims to boost its stake in a cobalt and copper joint venture with Chinese firms to 70% from 32%, on concerns the deal gives away too much of Congo’s resources with little benefit to the country. The post Congo to hike stake in copper, cobalt…

World Sailing extends suspension of Russian, Belarusian athletes

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. On March 1, 2022, World Sailing ruled to suspend all Russian and Belarusian athletes from international completions held under its aegis https://tass.com/sports/1622525

US tries to berate South Africa for its independent policy — senior Russian diplomat

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. On May 11, US Ambassador to South Africa Reuben Brigety claimed that weapons and ammunition were loaded on to a Russian vessel, The Lady R, at the Simon’s Town South African naval base near Cape Town in December 2022 https://tass.com/politics/1622523

Erdogan party split on economic plan as Turkey runoff looms

Reuters Reuters exclusively reported that, in the days leading up to Turkey’s runoff presidential election, there is disagreement and uncertainty within Tayyip Erdogan’s government over whether to continue a potentially unsustainable economic program. The post Erdogan party split on economic plan as Turkey runoff looms appeared first on Reuters News Agency. https://www.reutersagency.com/en/reutersbest/article/erdogan-party-split-on-economic-plan-as-turkey-runoff-looms/

GOP asks FBI to investigate senior Pentagon official they say leaked classified information

Fox News EXCLUSIVE – Republican senators on Wednesday asked the FBI to investigate a senior defense official who they say has a history of leaking classified information to the media, according to a letter obtained exclusively by Fox News Digital. The letter says Undersecretary Colin Kahl has leaked to the press before, and most recently…

Potential Debt Ceiling Deal Would Barely Change Federal Spending Path

New York Times Negotiators have focused on a relatively small corner of the budget, shunning new revenues or cuts to the fastest-growing programs https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/24/us/politics/debt-ceiling-deal-federal-spending.html

Back on Track: DOD Fellowship Guides Military Spouse’s Workforce Return

Defense.gov For military spouses, finding employment can be difficult and daunting, especially after a big move. Thankfully, a new program placing military spouses into fellowships is already reaping dividends. https://www.defense.gov/News/News-Stories/Article/Article/3405751/back-on-track-dod-fellowship-guides-military-spouses-workforce-return/

As DeSantis enters 2024 presidential race, Haley argues Florida governor is ‘copying Trump’

Fox News EXCLUSIVE – Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley argues that Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is “an echo” for former President Donald Trump and that DeSantis, who’s expected in hours to join Haley and Trump in the race for the 2024 GOP presidential nomination, “needs to get out there and say what he believes.” Haley, the…

2026 Winter Olympics Chief Talks Plans and Progress

New York Times Andrea Varnier, chief executive of the Milan-Cortina organizing committee, talks about managing the most sprawling Games in history, and why he thinks it could be a model for future Olympics. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/24/sports/olympics/2026-olympics-milan-cortina-andrea-varnier.html