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Zelenskyy says Ukrainian city of Bakhmut ‘only in our hearts’ after Russia claims seizure

Fox News The status of the Ukrainian city of Bakhmut was in question after Russia claimed it had gained control of it with the assistance of Wagner forces, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy spoke solemnly of the city. Speaking in Hiroshima, Japan Sunday during the G-7 Summit, Zelenskyy remarked that Bakhmut was “only in our…

Russian troops destroy more than 120 Ukrainian servicemen in Donetsk area over day

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. According to him, the ammunition depot of the 67th Ukrainian mechanized brigade was also destroyed near Kramatorsk in the Donetsk People’s Republic https://tass.com/defense/1620771

IDF reservist benefits to jump from NIS 15 m. to 200 m.

Jerusalem Post The Defense Ministry is unsure where the money for the benefit increase will come from. https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-743730

Here are the whistleblowers scorching the Biden administration on Hunter probe, IRS, FBI

Fox News Whistleblowers have emerged over the last several years to accuse the Biden administration of mishandling the federal investigation into Hunter Biden, politicizing federal law enforcement agencies and shielding evidence related to a “criminal scheme” Joe Biden allegedly engaged in as vice president. Whistleblower protections are enshrined in federal statute, and federal law protects…

Can US rail plan woo Middle East states away from China’s belt and road?

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Ambitious proposal to link the Gulf and Arab countries with India may not be enough to counter Beijing’s influence, observers said. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3220725/can-us-rail-plan-woo-middle-east-states-away-chinas-belt-and-road?utm_source=rss_feed

Russia destroys ammo depot of Ukrainian territorial defense brigade in Kherson Region

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. According to him, Russian troops also wiped out up to 15 Ukrainian servicemen, six vehicles and an Akatsiya self-propelled artillery unit in the Kherson area over day https://tass.com/defense/1620769

In Contrast to China, Japan at G-7 Basks in Newfound Appeal to Companies

Wall Street Journal Tokyo can boast of political stability, a soaring stock market and potential victory over deflation, though longer-term challenges remain. https://www.wsj.com/articles/in-contrast-to-china-japan-at-g-7-basks-in-newfound-appeal-to-companies-c3da2ce

Exxon Joins Hunt for Lithium in Bet on EV Boom

Wall Street Journal The oil giant quietly laid plans earlier this year for potentially producing the mineral in Arkansas. https://www.wsj.com/articles/exxon-joins-hunt-for-lithium-in-bet-on-ev-boom-1d72cdd6

Apple Messages vs. Snapchat: the Battle for Gen Z’s Texts

Wall Street Journal Teens and young adults love Snap’s messaging app almost as much as they love their iPhones. Will they stick with it when they’re 30? https://www.wsj.com/articles/imessage-vs-snapchat-the-battle-for-gen-zs-texts-a31ce69f

Zelenskyy says he did not meet with Lula at G7 summit in Hiroshima

Pravda Ukraine Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that he never had a chance to meet with his Brazilian counterpart Inácio Lula da Silva at the G7 Summit in Japan. Source: Zelenskyy during a press conference Quote: “I met with almost all the leaders, but everyone has their own schedules, because of this we could not…