May2023
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US says does not back attacks inside Russia
May 31, 2023After drones struck Moscow skyscrapers on Tuesday, the United States stated that it does not support assaults within Russia but claimed that Russia was to blame for the conflict with Ukraine. “As a general matter, we... -
Salvage of oil tanker stranded off Yemen can begin: UN
May 31, 2023The United Nations announced on Tuesday that it is prepared to begin salvage work on an oil ship with more than a million barrels of crude that is stuck off the coast of Yemen and poses... -
Japan issues brief missile alert on North Korea launch
May 31, 2023On Wednesday morning, after South Korea’s military reported that North Korea had launched what it dubbed a “space launch vehicle,” Japan momentarily activated its missile alert warning system for the Okinawa region. A missile warning system... -
Washington sweats over high-stakes vote to stave off default
May 31, 2023Before a pivotal Wednesday night vote, congressional leaders were scrambling to gather support for a bipartisan agreement to extend the US debt ceiling and prevent the country from experiencing its first-ever default. Just five days remain...
