Larry Lee
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Ex-British PM Truss Champions Taiwan, Challenges Western 'Appeasement' of China
In a bold move that risks straining UK-China relations, former British Prime Minister Liz Truss will champion Taiwan's democratic sovereignty and criticize Western appeasement of China in a speech during her visit to the self-governed island. 
In a bold move that risks straining UK-China relations, former British Prime Minister Liz Truss will champion Taiwan's democratic sovereignty and criticize Western appeasement of China in a speech during her visit to the self-governed island. -
India-Russia Negotiations on Rupee-Based Trade Settlements Suspended
India and Russia have halted their efforts to establish bilateral trade settlements in rupees after several months of unsuccessful negotiations. Moscow remains unconvinced about holding rupees in its reserves, according to two Indian government officials and a source with direct knowledge of the situation. 
India and Russia have halted their efforts to establish bilateral trade settlements in rupees after several months of unsuccessful negotiations. Moscow remains unconvinced about holding rupees in its reserves, according to two Indian government officials and a source with direct knowledge of the situation. -
US Accused by Russia of Orchestrating Drone Attack on Kremlin; Ukrainian Cities Targeted
On Thursday, Russia claimed that the United States was responsible for a drone attack on the Kremlin, allegedly intended to assassinate President Vladimir Putin. Meanwhile, Russian forces launched combat drone strikes against Ukrainian cities, including Kyiv. 
On Thursday, Russia claimed that the United States was responsible for a drone attack on the Kremlin, allegedly intended to assassinate President Vladimir Putin. Meanwhile, Russian forces launched combat drone strikes against Ukrainian cities, including Kyiv. -
Russia Alleges Failed Drone Assassination Attempt on Putin, Ukraine Denies Involvement
On Wednesday, Russia accused Ukraine of orchestrating a botched drone assassination attempt on President Vladimir Putin at the Kremlin citadel in Moscow. The Kremlin stated that it reserved the right to retaliate. Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy's senior aide, Mykhailo Podolyak, denied Kyiv's involvement in the alleged incident, suggesting that the Kremlin could use the event as a pretext for further attacks on Ukraine. 
On Wednesday, Russia accused Ukraine of orchestrating a botched drone assassination attempt on President Vladimir Putin at the Kremlin citadel in Moscow. The Kremlin stated that it reserved the right to retaliate. Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy's senior aide, Mykhailo Podolyak, denied Kyiv's involvement in the alleged incident, suggesting that the Kremlin could use the event as a pretext for further attacks on Ukraine. -
India and China Advocate for 'Multiple Pathways' in Reducing Fossil Fuel Dependence
India, with China's support, is pushing for consensus within the G20 group to allow countries to choose their own approach to reducing carbon emissions, rather than imposing a deadline for phasing out fossil fuels, according to three anonymous Indian government officials. India, with China's support, is pushing for consensus within the G20 group to allow countries to choose their own approach to reducing carbon emissions, rather than imposing a deadline for phasing out fossil fuels, according to three anonymous Indian government officials. -
Russian Defense Minister Urges Doubling Missile Production for Success in Ukraine
Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu emphasized the importance of weapon production and front line arms supply in determining the outcome of Moscow's "special military operation" in Ukraine. 
Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu emphasized the importance of weapon production and front line arms supply in determining the outcome of Moscow's "special military operation" in Ukraine. -
China Increases Exit Bans, Alarming Foreign Executives Amid Tightened Political Control
China is ramping up restrictions on citizens and foreign executives leaving the country, sending a conflicting message as the nation claims to be open for business after three years of stringent COVID-19 measures. Human rights group Safeguard Defenders and a Reuters analysis have discovered a significant rise in exit bans, with foreign business communities expressing concern over the trend. 
China is ramping up restrictions on citizens and foreign executives leaving the country, sending a conflicting message as the nation claims to be open for business after three years of stringent COVID-19 measures. Human rights group Safeguard Defenders and a Reuters analysis have discovered a significant rise in exit bans, with foreign business communities expressing concern over the trend. -
Turkey's Intelligence Forces Eliminate Islamic State Leader in Syria, Erdogan Announces
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan confirmed on Sunday that Turkish intelligence forces had successfully eliminated Islamic State leader Abu Hussein al-Qurashi during an operation in Syria. In an interview with TRT Turk broadcaster, Erdogan stated, "This individual was neutralized as part of an operation by the Turkish national intelligence organization in Syria yesterday." 
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan confirmed on Sunday that Turkish intelligence forces had successfully eliminated Islamic State leader Abu Hussein al-Qurashi during an operation in Syria. In an interview with TRT Turk broadcaster, Erdogan stated, "This individual was neutralized as part of an operation by the Turkish national intelligence organization in Syria yesterday." -
Ukrainian Air Defenses Neutralize 15 of 18 Russian Missiles in Overnight Attack
In the early hours of Monday morning, Ukrainian air defense units successfully intercepted and destroyed 15 of 18 missiles launched by Russian forces, according to the Ukrainian military. Air raid sirens sounded across the country for over three hours as the attack unfolded. 
In the early hours of Monday morning, Ukrainian air defense units successfully intercepted and destroyed 15 of 18 missiles launched by Russian forces, according to the Ukrainian military. Air raid sirens sounded across the country for over three hours as the attack unfolded. -
Ukrainian Drone Strike Ignites Russian Fuel Depot in Crimea Amid Escalating Tensions
A drone attack from Ukraine ignited a fuel storage facility in the Crimean port of Sevastopol early Saturday, causing a massive column of black smoke to rise into the sky. This marks the latest assault on the Russia-controlled peninsula. Sevastopol's Moscow-appointed governor attributed the strike to Ukraine, adding that the fire had been extinguished before it escalated into a disaster. 
A drone attack from Ukraine ignited a fuel storage facility in the Crimean port of Sevastopol early Saturday, causing a massive column of black smoke to rise into the sky. This marks the latest assault on the Russia-controlled peninsula. Sevastopol's Moscow-appointed governor attributed the strike to Ukraine, adding that the fire had been extinguished before it escalated into a disaster.
