• 03/19/2025

Israeli settlers storm al-Aqsa ahead of provocative ‘flag march’

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Several groups of Israeli settlers have stormed the al-Aqsa Mosque compound in the occupied East al-Quds ahead of the provocative “flag march.” https://presstv.ir/Detail/2023/05/18/703635/Israeli-settlers-storm-Aqsa-ahead-provocative-flag-march

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President Raeisi warns Afghanistan over Iran’s water share from Hirmand

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. President Raeisi warns the ruling Afghan administration to “swiftly” supply it with its water share from the Hirmand River. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2023/05/18/703633/President-Raeisi-warns-Afghanistan-water-share-Hirmand

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China’s special representative for Eurasian affairs meets with Zelensky — Chinese MFA

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Earlier, it was reported that Li held separate meetings with the chief of the Ukrainian presidential office, Andrey Yermak, and Foreign Minister Dmitry Kuleba https://tass.com/world/1619351

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Russian Pop Diva Writes Letter in Support of Opposition Mayor on Trial

Moscow Times “The future of our country lies with such people as Roizman… a real patriot,” read Alla Pugacheva’s appeal. https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2023/05/18/russian-pop-diva-writes-letter-in-support-of-opposition-mayor-on-trial-a81192

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OSCE is doing its utmost to start war — Lukashenko

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. The Belarusian leader said that against the backdrop of the situation in Europe, “time is ripe for the OSCE leaders to simply get together at the highest level, to take a look at each other and to make some decisions” https://tass.com/world/1619355

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Russian Prosecutors Seek Fine for Ex-Mayor Roizman Over Ukraine Comments

Moscow Times “I have no way out. I don’t regret anything and I’m not afraid of anything,” Roizman said during his final word in court. https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2023/05/18/russian-prosecutors-seek-fine-for-ex-mayor-roizman-over-ukraine-comments-a81192

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Singapore Hangs Man in Second Drug-Related Execution in Three Weeks

New York Times The man had been sentenced to death for possessing less than 3.5 pounds of cannabis, a punishment that human rights groups condemned as grossly excessive. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/18/world/asia/singapore-marijuana-execution.html

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Chinese envoy says Ukraine, Russia must ‘start with themselves’ to create space for peace talks

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. China’s peace envoy Li Hui has left Ukraine with a promise to cooperate, but few details on a ceasefire plan. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3220990/chinese-envoy-says-ukraine-russia-must-start-themselves-create-space-peace-talks?utm_source=rss_feed

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First on Fox: Haley to launch Veterans for Nikki coalition during NH stop next week

Fox News EXCLUSIVE: Republican presidential candidate and former governor and ambassador Nikki Haley will unveil her Veterans for Nikki coalition next week during a two-day swing through New Hampshire, the state that holds the first primary and second overall contest in the GOP presidential nominating calendar. And Haley, the only female candidate among the major…

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Press review: Grain deal lives to see two more months and Africa puts out own peace offer

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Top stories from the Russian press on Thursday, May 18th https://tass.com/pressreview/1619229

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