Ruble strengthens against major currencies on Moscow Exchange
Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. At the beginning of the trading session, the dollar grew by 2.99%, exceeding 87 rubles for the first time since March 29, 2022, the euro – by 3.18%, surpassing 95 rubles for the first time since April 25, 2023 https://tass.com/economy/1638433
Read MoreRussian Spy Chief Alleges UN-Ukraine Plot to Loot Famed Kyiv Monastery
Moscow Times Kyiv denied that any relics would leave Ukrainian territory. https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2023/06/26/russian-spy-chief-alleges-un-ukraine-plot-to-loot-famed-kyiv-monastery-a81640
Read MoreMoldovan ambassador summoned to Russia’s Foreign Ministry
Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. On June 22, the Foreign Ministry of Moldova summoned Russian Ambassador Oleg Vasnetsov over statements made by acting Kherson Region Governor Vladimir Saldo regarding a potential response to the shelling of the Chongar Bridge https://tass.com/politics/1638427
Read MoreQuestions Swirl on Russia Truce as Leaders Stay Silent
Wall Street Journal Mixed signals from Moscow illustrate how key questions, such as the ultimate fate of Wagner leader Yevgeny Prigozhin, remain unanswered. https://www.wsj.com/articles/questions-swirl-on-russia-truce-as-putin-prigozhin-stay-silent-b8a44500
Read MoreTaipei Mayor Chiang to visit Singapore July 5-8
Taipei, June 26 (CNA) Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an (蔣萬安) will lead a delegation on a visit to Singapore from July 5 to 8 to learn about the country’s smart city initiatives and other development issues, he said Monday. https://focustaiwan.tw/politics/202306260011
Read MoreIsrael bans troops from traveling to Russia, Belarus as tensions heat up
Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Israel has banned its military forces from traveling to Russia and Belarus, following an armed mutiny by the paramilitary Wagner group against Moscow. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2023/06/26/705954/Israel-ban-military-forces-travel-Russia-Wagner-group-mutiny-tensions
Read MoreEncouraging signs emerge in Iran’s economic recovery
Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Iran, according to Fars news agency, attracted $6.05 billion of foreign investment between August 2021 when President Ebrahim Raeisi came to office and March 2023, up 84.3% compared to the same period in…
Read MoreHong Kong welcomes back Chinese drone maker DJI, with new store in Tsim Sha Tsui after 2-year absence
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. World’s largest recreational drone manufacturer opens retail space in Tsim Sha Tsui in crossover with Swedish camera maker Hasselblad. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3225445/hong-kong-welcomes-back-chinese-drone-maker-dji-new-store-tsim-sha-tsui-after-2-year-absence?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreEx-Mossad chief Yossi Cohen to lead FIDF’s Widows and Orphans division
Jerusalem Post “This organization represents the sacred values of the State of Israel in my eyes,” Cohen stated on his commitment to the group. https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-747707
Read MoreGerman high court smacks down ban on peaceful protests within vicinity of abortion clinics: ‘Truly relieved’
Fox News A high court in Germany recently lifted bans that prohibit peaceful prayer gatherings outside abortion clinics, ruling they violate constitutional rights. The Federal Administrative Court in Leipzig, which is one of five federal supreme courts in Germany, ruled last week that blanket bans on prayerful protests outside abortion clinics impinge upon the freedom…
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