Russia losses almost half of its combat capability in Ukraine – UK Armed Forces chief
Pravda Ukraine The Russian army has lost almost half of its fighting capacity in Ukraine, including tank losses amounting to about 2,500 units. Source: Financial Times citing Antony Radakin, Chief of the UK Defence Staff Quote: “Russia has lost nearly half the combat effectiveness of its army. https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/07/5/7409872/
Read MoreWhy India is wary of China’s BRICS expansion push as Indonesia, Saudi Arabia, Egypt – and others – seek to join
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Neither India nor Brazil want to lose influence in the bloc, but observers say New Delhi’s recent tilt to the West mean its ‘makes sense’ for other BRICS members to back Beijing’s push to…
Read MoreTaiwan shares open down
Taipei, July 5 (CNA) The Taiwan Stock Exchange’s main index opened down 10.51 points at 17,130.26 Wednesday on turnover of NT$4.06 billion (US$131 million). https://focustaiwan.tw/business/202307050002
Read MoreSouth Korea says retrieves wreckage of North Korean spy satellite
Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-748894
Read MoreHong Kong universities can ‘double intake of non-local students’ under proposal to attract more talent to city
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The proposal will not affect the number of subsidised places for Hongkongers as non-local students will pay tuition fees in full, a source says. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education/article/3226569/hong-kong-universities-can-double-intake-non-local-students-under-proposal-attract-more-talent-city?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreChina puts advanced WS-15 engines through J-20 stealth fighter paces
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Footage circulating online shows jet fitted with long-awaited domestic engines in test in Chengdu. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3226562/china-puts-advanced-ws-15-engines-through-j-20-stealth-fighter-paces?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreIt Isn’t Just Boomers. Lots of Older Americans Are Stock Obsessed.
Wall Street Journal At Vanguard, one-fifth of taxable brokerage account investors aged 85 or older have nearly all their money in stocks. https://www.wsj.com/articles/it-isnt-just-boomers-lots-of-older-americans-are-stock-obsessed-ca069e1a
Read MoreIs This All-You-Can-Fly Deal Ridiculous, or Ridiculously Great?
Wall Street Journal Buying a pass on Frontier can work for ultra-flexible fliers willing to do the legwork to ensure a seat somewhere, anywhere. https://www.wsj.com/articles/frontier-airlines-go-wild-pass-cheap-flights-tickets-3fab7f87
Read MoreFormer NBA stars shoot the breeze at Jerusalem YMCA
Jerusalem Post Mark West and Eddie Johnson speak about their NBA careers and the State of Israel. https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-748892
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