‘Soldier most feared by North Korea’ returns to Seoul military as Yoon talks tough on nuclear threat
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Former defence minister Kim Kwan-jin to head a key panel tasked with reforming the South Korean military. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3220288/soldier-most-feared-north-korea-returns-seoul-military-yoon-talks-tough-nuclear-threat?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreMalaysia’s Economy Expanded 5.6% in First Quarter
Wall Street Journal The Malaysian economy expanded in the first quarter, driven in part by stronger domestic demand and helped by an improved labor market, investment activity and the recovery of tourism. https://www.wsj.com/articles/malaysias-economy-expanded-5-6-in-first-quarter-1c06be96
Read MoreShowers forecast for Mother’s Day as plum rain fronts approach
Taipei, May 12 (CNA) Two plum rain fronts are expected to arrive in Taiwan on Saturday, bringing intermittent rain to most parts of the country, while afternoon showers will prevail on Friday, according to the Central Weather Bureau (CWB). https://focustaiwan.tw/society/202305120006
Read MoreMayorkas says 24,000 border agents ready to stop migrant surge as Title 42 expires: ‘Border is not open’
Fox News The Department of Homeland Security released a statement at midnight Thursday as the Title 42 public health order expired affirming that the U.S.-Mexico border remains secure and Border Patrol agents will resume authorized removal of migrants. “The border is not open,” DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas said. “Starting tonight, people who arrive at the…
Read MoreWill Turkey’s elections be free and fair? Here’s what to know.
Washington Post Even as their country sinks deeper into authoritarianism, Turks love to vote — and have a real chance of reshaping their country’s politics. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/05/12/turkey-election-free-fair-vote-erdogan/
Read MorePepper…and Salt
Wall Street Journal Pepper…and Salt https://www.wsj.com/articles/pepper-and-salt-8151554f
Read MoreSouth Korea supports Ukrainian “peace formula”
Pravda Ukraine Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba has reported that South Korea supports Ukraine’s “peace formula” to end the war. Source: Kuleba on Twitter Quote from Kuleba: “Meaningful meeting with my Korean counterpart Park Jin who informed me that the Republic of Korea supports President Zelenskyy’s Peace Formula. https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/05/12/7401813/
Read MoreTornadoes Reported Near Oklahoma City
New York Times A tornado warning was in place for parts of Cleveland and McClain counties, south of Oklahoma City, until 10:15 p.m. Central time. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/11/us/oklahoma-tornado-warnings.html
Read MoreUkraine’s defence forces repel 40 Russian attacks
Pravda Ukraine On 11 May, Ukrainian defence forces repelled 44 Russian attacks on four fronts. Source: General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, information as of 06:00 on 12 May Quote: “Over the course of the past 24 hours, the enemy launched 6 missile strikes, particularly on Sloviansk, Kostiantynivka, and Zaporizhzhia. https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/05/12/7401812/
Read MoreKiev troops fire more than 500 munitions towards DPR over past day
Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. As a result of shelling, a man was killed https://tass.com/emergencies/1616347
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