May2023
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NATO chief admits splits on Ukraine membership push
May 25, 2023NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said on Wednesday that the Western military alliance’s members are divided on what to do regarding Ukraine’s bid to join. “On that issue there are different views in the alliance and... -
Biden to nominate Air Force general as top US officer
May 25, 2023On Thursday, US President Joe Biden will nominate Air Force General Charles Brown to succeed Army General Mark Milley as the country’s top military official. Brown would be the second Black officer to lead the Joint... -
Record number of Russians moved to Finland in 2022
May 25, 2023According to official statistics released Wednesday, a record number of Russians moved to neighboring Finland in 2022, the highest in three decades. According to Statistics Finland, 6,003 persons moved from Russia to Finland last year, making... -
Syrians’ Hajj pilgrimage to resume in 2024 as ties with Saudi Arabia restored
May 25, 2023After a 12-year hiatus, Syrians’ Hajj pilgrimage to the Islamic holy towns of Madinah and Makkah in Saudi Arabia will return in 2024, according to Syria’s head of Hajj affairs. The pro-government al-Watan newspaper reported Hassan... -
US approves $285 mn sale of air defense system to Ukraine
May 25, 2023The United States approved a $285 million sale of a NASAMS air defense system and accompanying equipment to Ukraine on Wednesday, as Kyiv looks to strengthen its defenses against Russian strikes. “Ukraine has an urgent need... -
Shanghai invited General Motors to boost investment and research and development in the city
May 25, 2023Shanghai has invited General Motors to boost investment and research and development in the city, the city government said on Wednesday. Shanghai looked forward to General Motors bringing more high-end products and cutting-edge technologies to the... -
Stellantis may limit shipments of gasoline-powered vehicles to dealers in states that have adopted California’s strict emissions rules
May 25, 2023Chrysler-parent Stellantis said on Wednesday it may limit shipments of gasoline-powered vehicles to dealers in states that have adopted California’s strict emissions rules. In a communication to dealers seen by Reuters, the Italian-American automaker said to... -
Children in East Asia and the Pacific face the greatest exposure to multiple climate disasters
May 25, 2023More than any other region, children in the East Asia and Pacific region are having to survive multiple, often overlapping climate and environmental hazards and shocks, according to the latest UNICEF regional report ‘Over the Tipping... -
Apple announced a multi-billion-dollar collaboration with Broadcom to make “cutting edge” components for 5G tech
May 25, 2023Apple on Tuesday announced a multi-billion-dollar collaboration with US tech firm Broadcom to make “cutting edge” components for wirelessly connecting to high-speed 5G telecom networks. The iPhone maker did not specify exactly how many billions of... -
Britain’s annual inflation rate fell sharply to 8.7 percent in April
May 25, 2023Britain’s annual inflation rate fell sharply to 8.7 percent in April from 10.1 percent in March as energy prices weakened, official data revealed Wednesday. The rate of price increases stood under 10 percent for the first...
