• 03/15/2025

Iran is obsessed with Israeli air defense – analysis

Jerusalem Post Iran’s regime media claims that Israel’s use of David’s Sling represents a failure of the Iron Dome, a claim that is not backed up by any evidence from Tehran. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-743098

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KKR-Backed Envision Healthcare Files for Chapter 11 to Put Lenders in Control

Wall Street Journal The physician-staffing company has been struggling with a decline in hospital visits and a growing debt burden. https://www.wsj.com/articles/kkr-backed-envision-healthcare-files-for-chapter-11-to-put-lenders-in-control-e81dbf89

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Turkey heads for election run-off with Erdogan leading

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Turkey’s High Election Board says incumbent President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has garnered 49.4% of votes, falling short of the 50% threshold needed to avoid a runoff. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2023/05/15/703398/Turkish-presidential-election-goes-to-2nd-round

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‘Victory for democracy’: Iran hails high voter turnout in Turkey

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Iran congratulates Turkey on the successful holding of its general elections, saying the high voter turnout demonstrates the rule of democracy in the neighboring Muslim country. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2023/05/15/703401/High-election-turnout-shows-victory-democracy-Turkey-Iran

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Meet the Ivy-educated opposition leader who could end Thai military rule

Washington Post Pita Limjaroenrat’s Move Forward Party came first in an early election tally, but his ability to become prime minister is not guaranteed. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/05/15/thailand-election-pita-limjaroenrat-move-forward/

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Occupiers build fortifications in Mariupol, preparing to defend themselves

Pravda Ukraine The Russian occupiers are preparing to defend the temporarily occupied city of Mariupol. The invaders have built fortifications near every bridge over the Kalchyk and Kalmius rivers in the city and neighbouring villages. https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/05/15/7402236/

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Drone Sales Surge Twentyfold in Russia

Moscow Times Russia’s largest online retailer recorded an increase in sales in January-March 2023 to 26,700 drones sold. https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2023/05/15/drone-sales-surge-twentyfold-in-russia-a81135

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Drone Sales Surge Twentyfold in Russia – Kommersant

Moscow Times Russia’s largest online retailer recorded an increase in sales in January-March 2023 to 26,700 drones sold. https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2023/05/15/drone-sales-surge-twentyfold-in-russia-kommersant-a81135

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Russians attack Avdiivka, killing four civilians

Pravda Ukraine On Monday, the Russian occupiers launched a missile attack on Avdiivka, as a result of which four people who were in a shelter were killed. Source: Vitalii Barabash, Head of Avdiivka City Military Administration Quote: “Four middle-aged people (all civilians) were killed this morning by an airstrike on Avdiivka. https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/05/15/7402238/

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Sberbank opens first regional branch in Sevastopol

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. In early May Sberbank opened its first regional branch in Crimea in Yalta https://tass.com/politics/1617517

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