US grows doubtful Ukraine counteroffensive can quickly succeed. Criticism of Kyiv’s strategy from American officials widens rift between allies at crucial time. (www.ft.com)
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Imran Khan’s Ouster Is a Story of US Power and Propaganda (jacobin.com)
Ecuador Will Keep Some Oil in the Ground (www.nytimes.com)
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'Leave our country': Indian students living in constant fear in Ukraine amid hostility (economictimes.indiatimes.com)
The challenges for Indian students pursuing medical degrees in war-torn Ukraine show no signs of abating, as they grapple with increasing hostility from sections of the local population, who perceive India as supporting Russia in the ongoing conflict. The situation has escalated since Ukraine initiated its recent offensive...
Renowned Ghibli anime art director Yamamoto dies at 70 (mainichi.jp)
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Japanese animation art director Nizo Yamamoto, renowned for his background illustrations for numerous Studio Ghibli and other films,
Texas Governor Abbott Touts Nuclear Energy Development At UT Fireside Chat (gov.texas.gov)
During the discussion, the Governor also announced a directive to the Public Utilities Commission of Texas Interim Chair Kathleen Jackson to formulate a working group to study and provide recommendations that will position Texas as the national leader on advanced nuclear energy....
China urges Brics to become geopolitical rival to G7 (archive.ph)
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South Korean DJ 'shocked and scared' after groping at Japan event (www.japantimes.co.jp)
DJ Soda, who has more than 5 million Instagram followers, took to social media platforms to slam the unidentified individuals involved.
Pakistan cable car: Relief as all passengers brought to safety (www.bbc.com)
All eight people who were stuck in a cable car dangling hundreds of metres above a ravine in Pakistan’s north-west for many hours have now been rescued....
Why non-Western countries tend to see Russia's war very differently (www.msnbc.com)
America's richest 10% are responsible for 40% of its planet-heating pollution, new report finds (www.cnn.com)
America’s wealthiest people are also some of the world’s biggest polluters – not only because of their massive homes and private jets, but because of the fossil fuels generated by the companies they invest their money in.
France denies report it asked Algeria to use airspace for a Niger operation (www.reuters.com)
66-year-old shot dead over Pride flag hanging outside her store, California officials say (www.sacbee.com)
The West is buying Russian oil above the price ceiling (www.bloomberg.com)
Maiden Pharmaceuticals: Fury in The Gambia over India cough syrup deaths (www.bbc.co.uk)
Nearly 80% of Texas' floating border barrier is technically in Mexico, survey finds (www.cbsnews.com)
A joint U.S.-Mexico topographical survey found that 787 feet of the 995-feet-long buoy line set up by Texas are in Mexico.
Revealed: WHO aspartame safety panel linked to alleged Coca-Cola front group (www.theguardian.com)
It uncovered eight WHO panelists involved with assessing safe levels of aspartame consumption who are beverage industry consultants who currently or previously worked with the alleged Coke front group, International Life Sciences Institute (Ilsi)....
Springtime for Europe’s fascists (www.politico.eu)
It’s one thing for Finland or Belgium (the Flemish separatist Vlaams Belang party heads the polls) to veer onto a far-right rail. When it begins to happen in Germany, however, it’s time to start plotting an escape route....
Sextape scandal reveals the ‘double life’ of Iran’s ultra-conservative authorities (observers.france24.com)
Social networks in Iran have been flooded with compromising footage featuring several known ultra-conservative officials engaging in homosexual activities. While homosexuality is punishable by death in Iran, the Iranian regime has attempted to deny the videos and cover up the scandals. We spoke to a former religious authority...
Thailand parliament votes in Srettha as new prime minister (www.dw.com)
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Saudi Arabia discusses defense cooperation with Russia, China, Pakistan and Iran (saudigazette.com.sa)
Saudia Arabia, border guards killed hundreds of Ethiopian migrants and asylum seekers, rights activists say (www.hrw.org)
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Spanish FA president criticised for Hermoso kiss (www.bbc.co.uk)
Luis Rubiales is criticised by a Spanish government minister for kissing forward Jenni Hermoso on the lips after Spain's Women's World Cup victory.
Amid Multi-Prong Hollywood Strike, Netflix Refuses To Meet With Korean Actors Union (www.themarysue.com)
Netflix’s actors are not being paid in accordance with the success of the content they’ve provided—which is not exactly surprising.
Japan to require day nurseries, schools to block sex offenders from jobs (mainichi.jp)
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Japan plans to require day nurseries, kindergartens and schools to use a government system to confirm that those applying to work the
