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G7 summit participants support Zelenskyy’s Peace Formula and agree on several key points

Pravda Ukraine During the final session of the G7 summit in Hiroshima, Japan, meeting participants agreed with President Zelenskyy’s assertion that a peace plan to end the war has to be based on Ukraine’s vision. In light of this, they agreed on a series of key points. https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/05/21/7403189/

Hong Kong’s top judge Andrew Cheung leaves for 4-day Beijing trip, expected to meet new head of country’s highest court

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Hong Kong’s chief justice set to meet recently appointed head of Supreme People’s Court Zhang Jun, discuss increasing use of technology with Beijing judges. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3221328/hong-kongs-top-judge-andrew-cheung-leaves-city-4-day-beijing-trip-expected-meet-new-head-chinas?utm_source=rss_feed

Death toll in Italy rises as floods devastate farmland, displace thousands

Washington Post Authorities said 13 people have been killed and over 36,000 forced to leave their homes as floods hit Emilia-Romagna, an area known for its agriculture. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/05/21/italy-floods-emilia-romagna/

El Salvador soccer stadium stampede leaves at least 9 dead, hundreds injured: officials

Fox News A stampede at a soccer stadium in El Salvador on Saturday left at least nine people dead and hundreds of others injured, officials said. The deadly crush happened as fans reportedly pushed through an access gate during a Salvadoran league quarterfinal match between clubs Alianza and FAS at Monumental stadium in Cuscatlan. The…

Great achievement for Professor Yosef Shiloh from Tel Aviv University

Jerusalem Post Professo Shiloh was elected as an international member of the US National Academy of Sciences. https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-743743

Russia’s Investigative Committee brings charges against ICC prosecutor, judge

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Both have been put on a wanted list https://tass.com/emergencies/1620805

China doubles down on controversial African pipeline as Western lenders walk away

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The US$5 billion project, which is strongly opposed by environmental and human rights groups, is now highly dependent on Beijing. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3220764/china-doubles-down-controversial-african-pipeline-western-lenders-walk-away?utm_source=rss_feed

Seeking a Bigger Bang, U.S. Invests in Advanced Explosives

Wall Street Journal China’s deployment of powerful explosives has left the Pentagon trying to close what industry figures call the ‘molecule gap’ by expanding the production and use of CL-20 in the U.S. https://www.wsj.com/articles/seeking-a-bigger-bang-u-s-invests-in-advanced-explosives-7239e5fb

Uvalde Families Fight for Answers a Year After School Shooting

Wall Street Journal Some officials and residents are in conflict with victims’ supporters over information and legislation. https://www.wsj.com/articles/uvalde-families-fight-for-answers-a-year-after-texas-school-shooting-eba5f78c

China’s Xi Mimics Mao’s Crisis Response in Sweeping Indoctrination Drive

Wall Street Journal The intensity of the “spiritual baptism” campaign reflects the damage that the Chinese leader has sustained from the pandemic, the economy and U.S. tensions. https://www.wsj.com/articles/chinas-xi-mimics-maos-crisis-response-in-sweeping-indoctrination-drive-b8941652