Russia Buries General Suspected Killed in Ukraine – Reports
Moscow Times The Russian military has not confirmed Major General Sergei Goryachev’s death despite the growing evidence that he was killed in a strike last week. https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2023/06/21/russia-buries-general-suspected-killed-in-ukraine-reports-a81574
Read MoreRussia has attacked Defence Intelligence building in Kyiv twice, last time in May
Pravda Ukraine Russia has attacked the building of Defence Intelligence of the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine in Kyiv in March 2022 and on 29 May this year, but it was not destroyed, as Vladimir Putin claimed. Source: The Economist Quote: “The officers recall ‘terror’ as missiles landed, windows popped and ramshackle buildings crumbled at…
Read MoreBlowing up of Kakhovka HPP: Commissions began inspection of damaged and destroyed houses
Pravda Ukraine In Kherson Oblast, commissions began examining housing damaged or destroyed due to the blowing up of the Kakhovka Hydroelectric Power Plant. Source: The Ministry of Development of Communities, Territories, and Infrastructure of Ukraine on Facebook. https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/06/21/7407799/
Read MoreAt least 41 killed in Honduras women’s prison riot; security chief fired
Washington Post President Xiomara Castro said the riots were instigated by street gangs “with the knowledge and acquiescence of security authorities.” https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/06/21/honduras-prison-riot-fire-women/
Read MoreUkraine Dam Flood Toll Hits 41 in Russia-Controlled Area
Moscow Times In areas under Ukrainian control, at least 16 people have died and 31 are missing, according to the latest figures from Kyiv. https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2023/06/21/ukraine-dam-flood-toll-hits-41-in-russia-controlled-area-a81575
Read MoreSwedish FM: Time for Turkey to start NATO ratification process
Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-747052
Read MoreRussia among leaders in tourist traffic to Thailand — Thai tourism office
Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Malaysia ranks first with 1.8 mln arrivals from January 1 to June 15 of this year https://tass.com/economy/1635797
Read MoreHong Kong construction workers’ union protests against move to import thousands of overseas workers
Hong Kong Free Press A union representing building workers has staged a protest outside Hong Kong’s government headquarters against a move to import up to 20,000 foreign workers to ease shortages in the construction and transport sectors. Hong Kong Construction Industry Employees General Union (HKCIEGU) protested outside the government headquarter and submitted the petition to…
Read MoreBiden calling Xi ‘dictator’ violates China’s political dignity – Chinese foreign ministry
Jerusalem Post Biden calling Xi ‘dictator’ violates China’s political dignity – Chinese foreign ministry https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-747051
Read MoreHong Kong’s MTR Corp to invest HK$65 billion on maintaining rail assets over 5 years, marking 20 per cent increase in expenditure
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Mark is up 30 per cent from its current yearly expenditure of HK$10 billion. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3224860/hong-kongs-mtr-corp-invest-hk65-billion-next-5-years-maintaining-rail-assets-marking-30-cent?utm_source=rss_feed
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