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The Morning Risk Report

Wall Street Journal AI regulation is here, almost, and the EU says it might seek breakup of Google’s ad-tech business. Also, China’s foreign minister tells Blinken it’s up to the U.S. to ease tensions. https://createsend.com/t/d-426D29F49CE1D8A92540EF23F30FEDED

Russia calls elections in four new regions for September 10

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. The decision was passed in a unanimous vote and will be sent to Russian President Vladimir Putin https://tass.com/politics/1632891

Russian diplomat cautions Washington against imposing itself as mediator in South Caucasus

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Earlier, the Komsomolskaya Pravda daily, citing sources, said that the US “as an ultimatum is strong-arming representatives from Nagorno-Karabakh to consent to a meeting with the Azerbaijani side in a ‘third country’ under the supervision of American handlers in the near future” https://tass.com/world/1632877

Former Indiana congressman convicted of insider trading seeks to avoid prison ahead of upcoming sentencing

Fox News A former Indiana congressman should spend no time in prison after his insider trading conviction, his lawyers told a judge Wednesday. Steve Buyer, 64, of Noblesville, Indiana, was convicted by a jury in Manhattan federal court in March of four securities fraud charges after a two-week trial for stock trades he made while…

IBA slaps Russian boxers Galyamov, Zagidov with 2-year suspensions

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. The suspensions against the two Russian boxers will last until May 8, 2024 https://tass.com/sports/1632885

‘Alarmingly deteriorating’ situation: EU lawmakers renew calls for sanctions on Hong Kong leaders

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The lawmakers adopted a resolution condemning deterioration of fundamental freedoms since national security law was imposed by Beijing. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3224229/alarmingly-deteriorating-situation-eu-lawmakers-renew-calls-sanctions-hong-kong-leaders?utm_source=rss_feed

Ex-Google chief built ‘oligarch-style empire’ to influence AI, Biden White House and public policy: report

Fox News Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt has developed a vast network of strategic investments and political relationships that’s allowed the tech billionaire to wield significant influence over artificial intelligence and public policy in Washington, D.C., according to an explosive new report. The Bull Moose Project, a nonprofit advocacy group committed to developing “the next…

Ukrainian forces make gains near Vuhledar – Commander of Tavriia Group of Forces

Pravda Ukraine Brigadier General Oleksandr Tarnavskyi, Commander of the Tavriia Operational and Strategic Group of Forces, has said that Ukrainian forces are making gains on the Vuhledar front in eastern Ukraine. Source: Oleksandr Tarnavskyi on Telegram Quote: “Our troops are advancing near Vuhledar. https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/06/15/7406997/

North Korea Fires 2 Ballistic Missiles

New York Times The launch of the short-range projectiles came the same day the United States and South Korean militaries conducted a joint live-fire drill. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/15/world/asia/north-korea-missile-test-launch.html

International Yoga Day celebration set for next week in Tel Aviv

Jerusalem Post The celebration will be marked by traditional Indian cuisine, a musical speaker, and even a yoga session. https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-746431