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Arab League Sec Gen welcomes Syrian FM back into Arab League

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-743337

EU to facilitate exit from Russian markets for European companies by easing sanctions

Pravda Ukraine EU member countries are preparing to help their companies to exit Russia, amid a growing risk they will be taxed to fund Russian president Vladimir Putin’s war. Source: This is stated in the proposals for the 11th package of sanctions against the Russian Federation, referenced by EUobserver, as reported by European Pravda Details:…

Biden admin awaiting SCOTUS decision before countdown to student loan repayments

Fox News The Biden administration is not backing down on its decision to end postponements of student debt payments in the immediate future. The Supreme Court is expected to soon make a ruling on two cases seeking to block President Biden’s proposed student loan forgiveness that would distribute up to $20,000 per borrower. Education Secretary…

Foreign ministries of Belarus, Russia in constant contact, says top diplomat

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. The topics and the intensity of our interaction fully complies with the dynamics and brotherly nature of our relations, Sergey Aleinik pointed out https://tass.com/world/1618831

Microorganisms process fuel spills in permafrost conditions, scientists find

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. This process reduces the contamination, but at the same time releases the greenhouse gas https://tass.com/economy/1618821

Housing construction in Murmansk Region is more expensive than elsewhere in the North

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. According to the region’s Deputy Minister of Construction Alexey Grachikov, last year’s estimations show that the cost of building 1 square meter is by 20-40% higher than in Karelia and the Leningrad Region https://tass.com/economy/1618829

Nepal Sherpa guide sets record for most climbs of Mount Everest with 27

Fox News A Nepal Sherpa guide set a new record Wednesday for the number of times a single climber has scaled Mount Everest. Kami Rita, 53, reached the peak of the 29,032-foot mountain for the 27th time, just three days after a fellow Sherpa matched his previous record of 26, officials say. “Very inspirational to see…

‘Catastrophic’ Floods in Italy Leave 8 Dead and Thousands Homeless

New York Times Intense downpours caused rivers to overflow in the northern region of Emilia-Romagna, swamping numerous cities in a catastrophe that experts described as “unprecedented.” https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/17/world/europe/italy-flooding-emilia-romagna.html

Taymyr plans campsite with boathouses for Putorana Plateau visitors by 2033

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. The company plans to implement the project by 2033, and the total investments will be about 40 million rubles https://tass.com/economy/1618825

NATO’s ‘reckless’ expansion to undermine chances for security dialogue — Lavrov

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. According to Russia’s top diplomat, the number of countries in Europe who advocate military or political neutrality is getting thinner, now that Finland has joined the alliance https://tass.com/politics/1618823