China pushes for Asia-Pacific trade agreement membership, promises to ‘actively attract’ foreign investment
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Chinese vice-minister for commerce says Beijing ‘willing to and capable of’ joining the CPTPP, formerly known as the TPP, which is known for high standards and requires approval by all members. https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3224486/china-pushes-asia-pacific-trade-agreement-membership-promises-actively-attract-foreign-investment?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreEU condemns Russian intentions to hold sham elections in occupied Ukraine
Pravda Ukraine The European Union has condemned Russia for its intention to hold sham elections in the occupied territories of Ukraine in September 2023. Source: a statement by Peter Stano, the lead spokesperson for foreign affairs and security policy of the European Commission, as reported by European Pravda Details: Stano has called the Russian Central…
Read MoreAs Israel seeks West Bank expansion, a controversial outpost is revived
Washington Post The drive to restore Homesh over U.S. objections is being driven by far-right members of Israel’s new government. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/06/17/israel-homesh-west-bank-palestinians/
Read MoreUkrainian defenders kill another 650 Russian soldiers
Pravda Ukraine Over the past 24 hours, the Armed Forces have killed 650 Russian soldiers and destroyed dozens of vehicles, including 7 tanks and 13 artillery systems. Source: General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Details: Total combat losses of the Russian forces between 24 February 2022 and 18 June 2023 are estimated to…
Read MoreGerman Defence Minister on idea of “non-violent” resistance for Ukraine: Tell that to people in Bucha
Pravda Ukraine German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius has responded to Theo Paul, the Episcopal Vicar of the Diocese of Osnabrück, who said that Ukraine could resist Russian aggression “non-violently”. Source: Pistorius, during a speech at an ecumenical church congress in the city of Osnabrück, as reported by European Pravda citing German news agency DW. https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/06/18/7407336/
Read MoreUkraine destroys ammunition depot in Russian-occupied Kherson – official
Jerusalem Post Ukrainian official Serhiy Bratchuk: “There was a very significant ammunition depot. It was destroyed.” https://www.jpost.com/international/internationalrussia-ukraine-war/article-746683
Read MoreUkraine live briefing: Putin meets with African leaders as Kyiv’s counteroffensive presses on in the south
Washington Post The Ukrainian counteroffensive continues to yield small gains, officials say. Russia rebutted a peace proposal by African leaders by blaming Kyiv and the West. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/06/18/russia-ukraine-war-news/
Read MoreLarge Russian ammunition storage point on fire near Henichesk
Pravda Ukraine There was an explosion in the Henichesk district of temporarily occupied part of Kherson Oblast on the morning of 18 June, as reported by various media outlets and Petro Andriushchenko, the advisor to the mayor of Mariupol. https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/06/18/7407335/
Read MoreIDF arrest five overnight in West Bank
Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-746681
Read MoreMore South Koreans snap up plunging yen, flock to Japan
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. An increasing number of South Koreans are investing in yen and making trips to the neighbouring nation that they say are cost-effective. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3224481/more-south-koreans-snap-plunging-yen-flock-japan?utm_source=rss_feed
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