Lavrov says crisis in Ukraine could end with US turning its back on its allies
Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. The top diplomat recalled that the US “abandoned former Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak” and turned its back “on the Afghani leadership on whom they had relied throughout the 20-year occupation of that country” https://tass.com/politics/1618633
Read MoreTencent posts 11 per cent rise in quarterly revenue, buoyed by advertising and game sales as China’s economy rebounds
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Total revenue of the Hong Kong-listed internet giant in the three months ended March 31 reached 150 billion yuan in the three months ended March 31. https://www.scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3220874/tencent-posts-11-cent-rise-quarterly-revenue-buoyed-advertising-and-game-sales-chinas-economy?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreNurse leaking personal data of Ukrainian soldiers to FSB detained in Kherson
Pravda Ukraine A resident who passed on information about the Defence Forces to a representative of the FSB of the Russian Federation was exposed and arrested in the city of Kherson. Source: The press service of the Security Service of Ukraine (SSU) and the Kherson Oblast prosecutor’s office Details: According to the investigation, the suspect…
Read MoreTaiwan shares soar 1.60% as TSMC steams ahead
Taipei, May 17 (CNA) Shares in Taiwan moved sharply higher by 1.60 percent Wednesday as contract chipmaker Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) extended its gains from a session earlier and lifted other IC stocks throughout the trading session, dealers said. https://focustaiwan.tw/business/202305170012
Read MorePutin, Kazakh president reaffirm determination to boost relations in phone call — Kremlin
Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Vladimir Putin also sent a congratulatory birthday message to the Kazakh president https://tass.com/politics/1618629
Read MoreChina’s MFA notifies embassies in Beijing not to display propaganda over Ukraine
Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Wang Wenbin urged all foreign diplomatic missions and organizations in China to respect Chinese laws https://tass.com/world/1618627
Read MoreRussia Halts Release of Iranian Film on Prostitution – Distributor
Moscow Times Authorities said “Holy Spider,” an award-winning film about a serial killer who targets sex workers in Iran, contained materials prohibited by Russian law. https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2023/05/17/russia-halts-release-of-iranian-film-on-prostitution-distributor-a81171
Read MoreJapan sees post-pandemic high of almost 2 million visitors after China eases travel curbs
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. China last month eased outbound travel restrictions that had cut off a lucrative flow of visitors during the pandemic. A record 9.5 million Chinese visitors landed in Japan in 2019, a third of all…
Read MoreGilboa prison break: Committee set to present report to Ben-Gvir
Jerusalem Post The Gilboa prison break has seen intense public and governmental scrutiny leveled against Israel’s prison services. https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-743320
Read MoreKnesset set for 35-hour debate as Israeli government sprints to pass budget
Jerusalem Post Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s coalition hopes to pass the entire package into law by the end of the week, perhaps as early as Wednesday. https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-743318
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