Prologue Journal

Russia cannot agree to athletes competing in Olympics as refugees, sports minister says

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. “First of all, these initiatives require a legal assessment in terms of how they correspond to the Olympic Charter and human rights. Of course, if it is about the concept that you are talking about, that would mean that the international community is…

Auto industry in driver’s seat as Iran-Venezuela partnership grows

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Leading carmakers Iran Khodro and Saipa will offer their products to clients in Venezuela in the next coming months, and export vehicles and parts to other Latin American countries. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2023/06/16/705377/Iran-Venezuela-auto-industry-cooperation-resumes

Basic Materials Roundup: Market Talk

Wall Street Journal Find insight on Hyundai Steel, LG Chem and more in the latest Market Talks covering the Basic Materials sector. https://www.wsj.com/articles/basic-materials-roundup-market-talk-74952a55

Missiles Fired at Kyiv as African Delegation Visits

New York Times Explosions sounded in the Ukrainian capital as top African leaders visited the city on what they have billed as a peace initiative. https://www.nytimes.com/live/2023/06/16/world/russia-ukraine-news

Akhmatova Memorial Plaque Disappears from St. Petersburg Prison

Moscow Times “This is not the first time they are trying to erase reminders of the past,” opposition deputy Boris Vishnevsky wrote. https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2023/06/16/akhmatova-memorial-plaque-disappears-from-st-petersburg-prison-a81532

4 takeaways for your wallet following the Fed rate pause

Washington Post With the Federal Reserve signaling more rate increases to come, you might want to go ahead and make that major purchase. https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2023/06/16/fed-rate-pause-takeaways-wallet/

Northern China feels the heat as El Nino summer looms

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Areas from Inner Mongolia to western Liaoning swelter under the influence of high-pressure ridges. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3224356/northern-china-feels-heat-el-nino-summer-looms?utm_source=rss_feed