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Russia bans human rights group it labels an ‘undesirable organization’ -RIA

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-746817

Russians launch Kh-22 missiles from above Sea of Azov – Ukraine’s Air Force

Pravda Ukraine The Air Force of Ukraine has warned citizens about the threat of Russian forces launching missiles. At the moment, an air-raid warning was issued in Ukraine’s east and south. Source: Air Force of Ukraine on Telegram; an air-raid warnings map Quote: “Attention! The probability of launching Kh-22 cruise missiles from the Sea of…

At Least 4 Palestinians Killed During Gunfight in West Bank

Wall Street Journal Israel’s use of airstrikes prompted escalatory rhetoric from both Palestinian and Israeli officials. https://www.wsj.com/articles/at-least-4-palestinians-killed-during-gunfight-in-west-bank-781df14c

Blinken’s visit to China yields progress on some issues — President Xi

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. The Chinese leader stressed that cooperation between the two countries should always rest on mutual respect and sincerity https://tass.com/world/1634853

US conducting research on methods for using infectious disease agents — Russian top brass

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Igor Kirillov also recalled that, according to approved strategic documents in the field of biological production and countering biological threats, the US has reserved for itself the right to conduct “dual-use” research and manage the biological environment in its own interests https://tass.com/defense/1634851

Boris Johnson Faces New Indignity as He Awaits Vote in U.K. Parliament

New York Times The former prime minister may lose his pass to Parliament, another stinging blow from the fallout of lockdown-breaking parties during the pandemic. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/19/world/europe/boris-johnson-parliament-uk.html

Increased level of infections reported among birds migrating from Ukraine to Russia

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Igor Kirillov pointed out at that time that gross violations had been revealed as part of the work on behalf of the Defense Ministry, Federal Security Service and Rosselkhoznadzor on the territory of the reserve at the end of April https://tass.com/science/1634849

Queue to join BRICS, SCO points to growing role of structures — Lavrov

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. The top diplomat pointed out that Russia intended to continue “developing interaction within new types of multilateral associations, such as the SCO and BRICS, whose attractiveness is particularly important for the majority states that, like Russia, are subject to discriminatory measures by the…

Israel wishes to turn Bahrain into anti-Iran military base: Analyst

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. A Lebanese analyst says Israel cannot put up with a possible rapprochement between Iran and Bahrain as such a development will hamper the establishment of a military base by the occupying entity in…

12,000 flats proposed for Hong Kong golf course site will be ‘surplus’ to estimated demand, planning official says

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Government has identified sufficient land to build about 360,000 public flats in the coming decade to meet estimated demand of 301,000 homes. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3224634/12000-flats-proposed-hong-kong-golf-course-site-will-be-surplus-estimated-demand-planning-official?utm_source=rss_feed