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Alibaba’s Daniel Zhang Will Leave Top Post, Replaced by Joseph Tsai

New York Times In a shake-up, Joseph Tsai, an Alibaba veteran and executive vice chairman, will take over as chairman. Another Alibaba executive, Eddie Wu, will become C.E.O. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/20/business/alibaba-daniel-zhang-joseph-tsai.html

Public transport routes changed in Lviv due to night attack

Pravda Ukraine Public transport routes have been changed because of a nighttime attack by Russian drones. Source: Lviv Mayor Andrii Sadovyi on Telegram Quote from Sadovyi: “Because of the morning attack in Lviv, three trams have been rerouted. https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/06/20/7407604/

Blasts heard in Kiev-controlled Zaporozhye following Russian strikes

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Vladimir Rogov noted that at least seven incoming hits had been registered https://tass.com/politics/1635205

Hong Kong’s role as bridge between China and world ‘clearer, more essential’ amid rising geopolitical tensions, experts say at Post forum

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Speakers at annual China Conference: Hong Kong 2023 point to trends in finance sector and technology, as well as tertiary education. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3224699/hong-kongs-role-bridge-between-china-and-world-clearer-more-essential-amid-rising-geopolitical?utm_source=rss_feed

Sixth Palestinian dies due to wounds sustained during Jenin clashes

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-746905

McDonald’s worker in Hong Kong remanded in custody, charged with inflicting grievous harm on supervisor in knife attack

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Chan Chi-shing, 29, is accused of injuring his manager at outlet in Sai Ying Pun. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3224698/mcdonalds-worker-hong-kong-remanded-custody-charged-inflicting-grievous-harm-supervisor-knife-attack?utm_source=rss_feed

New Zealand Government to Probe Banking Competition

Wall Street Journal New Zealand authorities have announced an investigation into profitability and competition in its banking sector amid concerns that lenders have made large profits while customers are managing cost-of-living pressures. https://www.wsj.com/articles/new-zealand-government-to-probe-banking-competition-862109a9

Ukrainian defenders destroy helicopter and kill more than 1,000 occupiers in a day

Pravda Ukraine Russia continues to suffer losses in its war of aggression against Ukraine; in the past day alone, the defenders killed 1,010 Russian invaders and destroyed 23 artillery systems, 15 armoured combat vehicles and eight tanks. https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/06/20/7407602/

Explosive device found next to building in Rehovot

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-746904

Alibaba Says Chairman and CEO Daniel Zhang Will Be Replaced

Wall Street Journal Alibaba is reshuffling its top executives, with current Vice Chairman Joseph Tsai taking over as chairman from Daniel Zhang while the head of its domestic e-commerce unit was named CEO. https://www.wsj.com/articles/alibaba-says-joseph-tsai-to-take-over-as-chairman-succeeding-daniel-zhang-3bdf7a9