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Estonia to give Ukraine equipment to deal with effects of Kakhovka power plant destruction

Pravda Ukraine Estonia’s Rescue Board will give Ukraine equipment to deal with the aftermath of the flooding caused by the explosion at the Kakhovka Hydroelectric Power Plant (HPP). Source: ERR, Estonian Public Broadcasting service, citing Margo Klaos, Director General of the Estonian Rescue Board Quote from Klaos: “The priority is currently to evacuate civilians from…

When Finding Your Bliss Means Floating Naked in a Tank of Water

Wall Street Journal It sounds woo-woo, but floating can help us calm down and lower stress. https://www.wsj.com/articles/float-tanks-health-benefits-stress-d844e4ba

What a Fed Interest-Rate Pause Means for Your Money

Wall Street Journal After months of interest-rate increases, the Federal Reserve is expected to take a breather. https://www.wsj.com/articles/fed-interest-rate-your-money-59578a4b

Defense Ministry reports record $12.5 b. in defense exports in 2022

Jerusalem Post Abraham Accords countries gave a boost to the State of Israel’s defense exports. https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-746274

Health Care Roundup: Market Talk

Wall Street Journal Chularat Hospital, Novartis and more featured in the latest Market Talks covering the Health Care sector. https://www.wsj.com/articles/health-care-roundup-market-talk-972261b4

“We need to win on all fronts”: National Guard serviceman wins international wrestling tournament

Pravda Ukraine The National Guard soldier from Lviv has triumphed in two international wrestling tournaments in Italy. Source: National Guard of Ukraine Details: Ukrainian freestyle wrestling champion Yurii Idzinskyi has won the 28th Città di Sassari International Tournament in Sassari, Italy. https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/06/14/7406825/

Pakistan’s Military Tightens Grip With Broad Clampdown on Opposition, Media

Wall Street Journal Thousands have been arrested and TV news stations have been warned not to use the name Imran Khan or show his picture. https://www.wsj.com/articles/pakistans-military-tightens-grip-with-broad-clampdown-on-opposition-media-83cab9e6

Russia, Ukraine sought to agree on Crimea at Istanbul talks, Lukashenko says

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. On Tuesday, Vladimir Putin said Russia and Ukraine initialed an agreement in Istanbul, which he described as “not bad” https://tass.com/world/1632045

Chinese, Palestinian leaders announce establishment of strategic partnership — Chinese TV

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Xi Jinping stated that Beijing was ready to take this opportunity to pursue a comprehensive level of cooperation with Palestine in various fields https://tass.com/world/1632041

Hong Kong’s Cathay Pacific offers junior pilots chance to rise through ranks at HK Express in bid to retain talent

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Captain Chris Kempis, Cathay Pacific’s director of flight operations, says plan will help to meet HK Express’ short-term need for pilots and offer career development options. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3224086/hong-kongs-cathay-pacific-offers-junior-pilots-chance-rise-through-ranks-hk-express-bid-retain?utm_source=rss_feed