The British Monarchy’s Surprising Benefit
New York Times The coronation of King Charles III is a good time to look at what is useful about the royal family. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/10/world/europe/interpreter-monarchy-benefits.html
Read MoreDirect flights between Russia and Georgia may resume before end of May
Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Diplomatic ties between the two countries were severed by Tbilisi in 2008 after Russia recognized the independence of Abkhazia and South Ossetia https://tass.com/economy/1615587
Read MoreIRGC sets up base for helicopters, drones in southeast Iran
Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. The IRGC sets up an airbase in southeast of Iran to improve drone and helicopter fleet. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2023/05/10/703120/IRGC-opens-air-base-for-helicopters-drones-in-SE-Iran
Read MoreTexas AG Paxton hits out at ‘brutal reality’ of Biden immigration agenda as Title 42 set to expire
Fox News FIRST ON FOX: Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is taking aim at the “brutal reality” of President Biden’s immigration agenda, as migrants are flocking to the border ahead of the end of the Title 42 public health order — with the Republican AG hinting at more lawsuits on the matter. “The brutal reality…
Read MoreUkrainian Special Forces hit 14 Russian targets with attack drones in 2 days
Pravda Ukraine The Bili Vovky (White Wolves) unit of the Centre for Special Operations Alpha of the Security Service of Ukraine (SSU) detected and destroyed Russian weapons with attack drones. Source: SSU’s press service Quote: “Two days of work by SSU specialists resulted in the destruction of 14 targets in the ranks of occupiers: four…
Read MoreUS embassy in Pakistan issues security alert amid violent clashes with protesters over Imran Khan arrest
Fox News The U.S. Embassy in Islamabad, Pakistan, on Wednesday issued a security alert canceling all consular meetings through the end of the week as protests over the arrest of former Prime Minister Imran Khan have turned violent. The alert came as video footage showed police and protesters alike dodging objects flying through the air…
Read MoreRussia awaits Armenia’s initiative on deploying CSTO mission — diplomat
Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. According to Maria Zakharova, Russia considers the public criticism of the CSTO by Armenian officials counterproductive https://tass.com/politics/1615581
Read MoreAlibaba cancels traditional group wedding ceremony on firm’s annual family day amid corporate restructuring efforts
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The annual ceremony’s cancellation appears to reflect Alibaba’s current focus on a sweeping reorganisation of its US$257 billion tech empire. https://www.scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3220109/alibaba-cancels-traditional-group-wedding-ceremony-firms-annual-family-day-amid-corporate?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreAre You a Mosquito Magnet? Check Your Soap.
Wall Street Journal People who used certain soaps were more attractive to mosquitoes, a study showed. https://www.wsj.com/articles/are-you-a-mosquito-magnet-check-your-soap-569f24d4
Read MoreOlim fleeing Russia-Ukraine war to Israel still denied asset transfers
Jerusalem Post Even when people explained to bankers that they had no relation to sanctions, they were denied. https://www.jpost.com/international/article-742642
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