Russia and Vietnam switch to national currencies for payments (tass.com)
Russia, China find payments workaround as US sanctions net widens, sources say (www.reuters.com)
Future impact of proposed fossil fuel projects must be assessed, UK court rules (www.theguardian.com)
The landmark judgment, handed down on Thursday, sets an important precedent on whether the “inevitable” future greenhouse gas emissions of a fossil fuel project should be considered....
Ecuador sees nationwide power outage as electrical grid fails (www.france24.com)
Malaysian leader Anwar says China a 'true friend' and not to be feared as Premier Li ends visit (apnews.com)
Better Dead Than Captured: Israel’s Protocol for Its Soldiers Taken Captive (progressive.org)
Russian President Putin arrives in Vietnam for state visit (www.reuters.com)
Children Starving, Parents Helpless as Famine Consumes Northern Gaza (www.972mag.com)
New report says 1 in 4 Canadians may be living in poverty (globalnews.ca)
Are the Houthis winning in the Red Sea? (responsiblestatecraft.org)
The US is the Biggest Obstacle to Preventing Nuclear Annihilation (popularresistance.org)
Many experts, such as former weapons inspector Scott Ritter and the Secretary General of the United Nations, are warning that the world is at the highest risk for a nuclear war in decades. Yet, the United States continues to prevent nuclear treaties from existing, refuses to join the UN Nuclear Ban Treaty and is escalating...
‘A Big Step Back’: In Ukraine, Concerns Mount Over Narrowing Press Freedoms (www.nytimes.com)
Malaysia preparing to join BRICS economic group, media report says (www.channelnewsasia.com)
At least 11 people died and 64 are missing after 2 ships sink off the coast of southern Italy (apnews.com)
FT survey shows leading US and European companies in sector looking to recruit tens of thousands this year (www.ft.com)
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Singapore rushes to clean-up oil slick after boat hits stationary fuel supply ship (apnews.com)
G7 Fail to Deliver on Fossil Fuel Promises at Italy Summit (www.commondreams.org)
Ukraine-Russia Peace Is as Elusive as Ever. But in 2022 They Were Talking. (www.nytimes.com)
NYT published the Istanbul agreement between Russia and Ukraine. The document was prepared in 2022, but was not signed. The New York Times publishes an alleged copy of the agreement. Main points from the document:...
U.S. and South Korea Are Scheduled to Conduct 130 Military Exercises this Year (covertactionmagazine.com)
NYT Opinion | America Isn’t Leading the World (www.nytimes.com)
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