Russian Movie Portal Charged With ‘LGBT Propaganda’ – Reports
Moscow Times Kinopoisk, which has more than 150 million monthly visitors, faces up to $47,500 in fines or a three-month suspension of operations. https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2023/06/20/russian-movie-portal-charged-with-lgbt-propaganda-reports-a81566
Read MoreHong Kong environmental groups join forces to sound warning over potential loss of bird haven because of new IT hub development
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Nine organisations say the planned San Tin Technopole plan could endanger 117 bird species of special conservation value, including critically endangered ones. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3224776/hong-kong-environmental-groups-join-forces-sound-warning-over-potential-loss-bird-haven-because-new?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreRescuers Race to Find Missing Crew Near Titanic Wreck as Air Supply Dwindles
New York Times A submersible with five people on board went missing in the North Atlantic on Sunday and has only a few days’ worth of life support. https://www.nytimes.com/live/2023/06/20/us/titanic-missing-submarine
Read MoreRussia Targets Kyiv and Lviv in Overnight Strikes
New York Times Most of the drones and missiles were intercepted. Lviv, in western Ukraine, is far from the front line, where Ukraine’s military is making small gains in its counteroffensive. https://www.nytimes.com/live/2023/06/20/world/russia-ukraine-news
Read MoreTrump claims to have ‘very strong relationship’ with Putin
Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. According to the former US president, Russia would have never launched its special op in Ukraine, had he retained the post of US president https://tass.com/politics/1635361
Read MoreRussia counts on fruitful scholarly dialogue at Russia-Africa Summit in July — intel chief
Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. “A collective discussion of the historical factors to be taken into account in forming the contemporary system of international relations will help strengthen our dialogue with [our] partners from the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences,” Sergey Naryshkin emphasized https://tass.com/politics/1635359
Read MoreXpeng seeks to be first major Chinese EV maker to launch right-hand drive cars as it targets Hong Kong market
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The Chinese electric vehicle start-up is setting its sights on Hong Kong with plans to launch a right-hand drive model in the city next year to compete against well established rivals like Tesla. https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3224773/xpeng-seeks-be-first-major-chinese-ev-maker-launch-right-hand-drive-cars-it-targets-hong-kong-market?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreUse the law to tackle terrorism in Xinjiang, China’s security chief says
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Chen Wenqing urges authorities to ‘normalise’ counterterrorism efforts and abide by ‘scientific’ legislation in combating extremism. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3224769/use-law-tackle-terrorism-xinjiang-chinas-security-chief-says?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreWellington Banks $2.6 Billion for Growth Investment Strategy
Wall Street Journal The firm collected its latest Hadley Harbor pool including $200 million for co-investments to take advantage of depressed late-stage startup values. https://www.wsj.com/articles/wellington-banks-at-least-2-6-billion-for-growth-investment-strategy-7a443c4a
Read MoreCrypto Exchange EDX Markets Starts Operations
Wall Street Journal The exchange backed by Citadel Securities, Fidelity Investments and Charles Schwab seeks business from those interested in digital assets but wary of troubles at FTX and Binance. https://www.wsj.com/articles/crypto-exchange-backed-by-citadel-securities-fidelity-schwab-starts-operations-597f6d46
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