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World stocks on course for biggest fall of the year

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-749123

Corrupt Taoyuan politician avoids added jail time for fresh convictions

Taipei, July 6 (CNA) Imprisoned former Taoyuan Deputy Magistrate Yeh Shih-wen (葉世文) will not serve any additional time behind bars for three fresh corruption convictions received in May, the Taiwan High Court has announced. https://focustaiwan.tw/society/202307060023

Taiwan’s Mumbai office a sign of warming ties: India envoy

Taipei, July 6 (CNA) A planned representative office in Mumbai is a testament to warming ties and growing cooperation between Taiwan and India, Gourangalal Das, India’s representative in Taipei said Thursday. https://focustaiwan.tw/politics/202307060022

RFK Jr hauls in over $6M since launching Democratic primary challenge against Biden

Fox News Robert F. Kennedy Jr. brought in more than $6 million in fundraising since launching his Democratic presidential primary challenge against President Biden on April 19, his campaign announced on Thursday. Kennedy’s campaign touted that the environmental lawyer and high-profile vaccine critic hauled in “an average of $1 million a day” for the final three…

Russians are fortifying themselves at Zaporizhzhia NPP as if preparing for battle – ZNPP employee

Pravda Ukraine One of the employees of the occupied Zaporizhzhia NPP, who still works at the station, said on the condition of anonymity that the Russian military continues to increase its presence at the station and fortify itself as if preparing for battle. https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/07/6/7410147/

James Cameron’s 100-Acre California Ranch Lists for $33 Million

Wall Street Journal The filmmaker used a library and office with ocean-facing views to write parts of ‘Avatar’ and its sequel. https://www.wsj.com/articles/james-camerons-100-acre-california-ranch-lists-for-33-million-2eb626b4

NATO, led by the US, plans, manages Ukraine’s military action against Russia — official

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Nikolay Patrushev emphasized that NATO states continued to fund the terrorist regime in Ukraine, pump it with weapons, provide intelligence, train Ukrainian troops https://tass.com/defense/1643509

China suicide rates rise among young amid pressure to do well at school

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Researchers warn that widespread belief among adults that getting good scores trumps anything else risks obscuring mental health issues. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/3226827/china-suicide-rates-rise-among-young-amid-pressure-do-well-school?utm_source=rss_feed

Rep Gaetz seeks to end testing military personnel for marijuana with bill amendment

Fox News A proposed amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act would abolish testing military personnel for cannabis at time of enlistment or commission. The proposed amendment, a “prohibition on cannabis testing for enlistment or commission in certain armed forces,” was introduced by Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla. “Our military is facing a recruitment and retainment…

Putin, Lukashenko haven’t scheduled their next meeting yet — Kremlin spokesman

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. “If necessary, of course, they will hold a meeting, but there is no exact date yet,” said Dmitry Peskov https://tass.com/politics/1643507