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🇰🇵💥 Kim Jong-un observes artillery firing contest – reports
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un oversaw a firing contest among artillery sub-units of large combined units of the Korean People's Army (KPA) on May 29, the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported.
The event was part of intensive combat training under the Workers' Party of Korea’s (WPK) policy to build a powerful military force.
KCNA said the participating units demonstrated advanced artillery skills and high combat readiness. Kim praised their performance, noting that the KPA artillery force is becoming a “matchless combat rank” prepared for real warfare.
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North Korean leader Kim Jong-un oversaw a firing contest among artillery sub-units of large combined units of the Korean People's Army (KPA) on May 29, the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported.
The event was part of intensive combat training under the Workers' Party of Korea’s (WPK) policy to build a powerful military force.
KCNA said the participating units demonstrated advanced artillery skills and high combat readiness. Kim praised their performance, noting that the KPA artillery force is becoming a “matchless combat rank” prepared for real warfare.
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💬 “At some point, that gravy train might STOP… We’ll lose our position as the world’s reserve currency, and we’ll lose our ability to print dollars that people accept,” Sen. Ron Johnson told Tucker Carlson.
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🥴 No ‘brain drain,’ just ‘OPPORTUNITIES’ – Vance urges Americans to SHOW SOME TALENT
While elite researchers flee the US and universities warn of a brain drain, Vice President JD Vance offers a bold solution: just be talented.
Cracking down on foreign students? Not a loss, but an OPPORTUNITY — for untested American replacements to finally rise.
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While elite researchers flee the US and universities warn of a brain drain, Vice President JD Vance offers a bold solution: just be talented.
Cracking down on foreign students? Not a loss, but an OPPORTUNITY — for untested American replacements to finally rise.
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🤡🙏🏼 Kellogg BEGS Ukraine’s delegation to show up at Istanbul talks 💬 “And I always caution them, don't say things like that, because if you don't show up, part of life is showing up. And you need to show you're serious,” US special envoy Keith Kellogg revealed…
🇷🇺Russia hopes Ukraine will take Istanbul talks seriously – Foreign Ministry
He said that "the meeting of representatives of Russia and Ukraine held in Istanbul allowed them to agree on a number of practical steps for settlement."
On Wednesday, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated that the Russian delegation is ready to present the Ukrainian side with a memorandum on settlement during the second round of talks in Istanbul on June 2. At the same time, the Kremlin noted that Russia has not yet received a response from Ukraine to its proposal to hold talks in Istanbul on Monday.
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💬 "Russia is interested in a speedy settlement of the conflict in Ukraine. This was once again confirmed by [Russian] President [Vladimir] Putin, who on May 10 put forward an initiative to resume direct talks with Kiev, interrupted in the spring of 2022," Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Andrey Rudenko said at the 10th International Conference "Russia and China: Cooperation in a New Era."
He said that "the meeting of representatives of Russia and Ukraine held in Istanbul allowed them to agree on a number of practical steps for settlement."
💬 "We hope that Kiev will take these negotiations seriously this time and take advantage of the opportunity to achieve a peaceful solution to the crisis," Rudenko said.
On Wednesday, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated that the Russian delegation is ready to present the Ukrainian side with a memorandum on settlement during the second round of talks in Istanbul on June 2. At the same time, the Kremlin noted that Russia has not yet received a response from Ukraine to its proposal to hold talks in Istanbul on Monday.
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💬 “And the German chancellor — and just think of it, Germany — talking about deep strikes inside Russia. What a good picture that is. Where have we come, 80 years after the end of World War II?” American economist and Columbia University professor Jeffrey Sachs told Judge Andrew Napolitano.
💬 “President Trump should stand up and be clear that he is absolutely against this recklessness in Europe and against this recklessness wherever it's coming from. Because it could get us all killed,” the analyst emphasized.
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🇯🇵🇸🇾 Japan to partially lift sanctions on Syria
The Japanese Cabinet announced four banks will be removed from the list of targets whose assets are frozen.
The European Union has already decided to ease its sanctions in stages. The US government under Trump has also announced sanctions relief.
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The Japanese Cabinet announced four banks will be removed from the list of targets whose assets are frozen.
The European Union has already decided to ease its sanctions in stages. The US government under Trump has also announced sanctions relief.
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🚨🪖UKRAINE’S ARMY CRUMBLES: Desertions EXPLODE amid Russia's forces' decisive push
Ukraine’s military is grappling with a record surge in desertions, the analysis of Ukraine’s Unified State Register of Court Decisions shows.
🔶 25,508 - cases recorded in just the first five months of 2025
🔶 61,000 - cases projected by year-end if this trend continues
🔶 6,245 desertions in April alone (up from 4,992 in January)
🔶 35,750 desertion cases in 2024 (nearly triple the 12,563 in 2023)
What does this reveal?
1️⃣ Ukraine’s struggle to maintain troops and combat strength amid forced mobilization
🕙 Inconsistent punishment: Some soldiers return to duty (thanks to legal loopholes), while others face 5-year prison terms
🕜 Authorities turn a blind eye to maintain troop numbers—at the cost of discipline
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Ukraine’s military is grappling with a record surge in desertions, the analysis of Ukraine’s Unified State Register of Court Decisions shows.
What does this reveal?
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🚨Chief of staff or chief of scams? FBI investigates White House impersonation hoax
An unknown individual pretended to be Susie Wiles in calls and texts to prominent Republicans and business executives, the WSJ reports.
Wiles’ personal contacts were hacked – but FBI rules out foreign involvement (for now).
🟠 Fake calls/texts were sent to senators, governors & CEOs using cloned voice tech
🟠 Impersonator requested pardon lists and even cash transfers
🟠 Scammer also pushed suspicious requests about Trump’s inner circle
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An unknown individual pretended to be Susie Wiles in calls and texts to prominent Republicans and business executives, the WSJ reports.
Wiles’ personal contacts were hacked – but FBI rules out foreign involvement (for now).
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US tariffs damaged major firms, Reuters research shows.
The $33 billion represents the total estimates from 32 S&P 500 companies, including American, European, and Asian firms. Economists say the cost to businesses will likely be multiple times what companies have so far disclosed.
What's next?
→ More price hikes for consumers
→ "Near-shoring" push = higher labor costs
→ Long-term uncertainty paralyzing business decisions
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🇨🇳China unveils world’s first AI system to spot real nukes from fakes
The system, developed by the China Institute of Atomic Energy, uses deep learning and cryptography to deal with the detection, according to the South China Morning Post.
How it works:
🔶 Trained on millions of neutron simulations (real & fake warheads)
🔶 Uses a 400-hole polyethylene wall to scramble geometry but let radiation signatures through
🔶 Can verify a warhead’s chain-reaction capability without learning design secrets
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The system, developed by the China Institute of Atomic Energy, uses deep learning and cryptography to deal with the detection, according to the South China Morning Post.
How it works:
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💥✈️Russia SMASHES Ukrainian AIRBASE in Odessa region
Russian forces have launched three precision strikes in the area, Sergey Lebedev, coordinator of the Nikolaev underground resistance movement, told Sputnik.
These included the two strikes that disrupted the rotation of Ukrainian troops near the towns of Krasnoarmeysk, Dimitrov, and Gulyai-Pole, Lebedev stressed.
In response to the Ukrainian military’s attacks on civilian objects, Russian troops regularly carry out precision strikes on Ukraine’s military infrastructure rather than target civilians.
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Russian forces have launched three precision strikes in the area, Sergey Lebedev, coordinator of the Nikolaev underground resistance movement, told Sputnik.
These included the two strikes that disrupted the rotation of Ukrainian troops near the towns of Krasnoarmeysk, Dimitrov, and Gulyai-Pole, Lebedev stressed.
In response to the Ukrainian military’s attacks on civilian objects, Russian troops regularly carry out precision strikes on Ukraine’s military infrastructure rather than target civilians.
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🇺🇸📉 Air Force Reserve GUTTED: Fighter cuts CRIPPLE future
The Air Force Reserve is on track to lose nearly half of its fighter jets by the end of the decade, its chief Lt. Gen. John Healy told Defense One.
The military commander clarified that when outdated equipment is decommissioned, it is not being replaced, as financial priorities are focused on equipping regular forces.
He also noted that several US Air Force bases are expected to be closed in the coming years.
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The Air Force Reserve is on track to lose nearly half of its fighter jets by the end of the decade, its chief Lt. Gen. John Healy told Defense One.
“It takes us out of the fight,” he lamented.
The military commander clarified that when outdated equipment is decommissioned, it is not being replaced, as financial priorities are focused on equipping regular forces.
He also noted that several US Air Force bases are expected to be closed in the coming years.
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🗣 Head of Zelensky's office Andriy Yermak reportedly announced Ukraine's readiness to attend a meeting with Russia in Istanbul next week
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🇪🇺😡 Ukrainian cyber gangs could go legit in EU — Orban
80% of cybercrimes in Hungary in recent years were committed by Ukrainians, with 169 suspects identified, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban told Kossuth Radio.
🔸 If Ukraine joins the EU, Ukrainian fraudsters will get legal protection as the bloc’s “financial providers.”
🔸 Taking action against them would be “much more difficult.”
Ukrainian scammers recently stole $22.5 million from Hungarian citizens. Police and banks have recovered about $4.2 million so far, according to the head of the PM’s office, Gergely Gulyas.
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80% of cybercrimes in Hungary in recent years were committed by Ukrainians, with 169 suspects identified, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban told Kossuth Radio.
“Ukraine is a dangerous country,” Orban added.
Ukrainian scammers recently stole $22.5 million from Hungarian citizens. Police and banks have recovered about $4.2 million so far, according to the head of the PM’s office, Gergely Gulyas.
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🚨🇷🇺 A delegation of Russian negotiators is heading to Istanbul and will be ready for the second round of talks by Monday morning — Kremlin
Other statements by Peskov:
🔸 Moscow expects that the Russian and Ukrainian draft memorandums will be discussed during the second round of talks in Istanbul
🔸 Details of Russia’s draft memorandum on Ukrainian settlement will not be made public
🔸 Putin fundamentally supports the possibility of a personal meeting with Zelensky and Trump. Such contacts are in demand, but thorough preparation is needed.
🔸 The future of European security should be discussed with Europeans, but the Istanbul talks will be strictly between Russia and Ukraine
🔸 Putin consistently conveys Moscow’s position on NATO’s non-expansion eastward to his interlocutors, including those in the US
🔸 Moscow is pleased that Russia’s concerns over NATO expansion are being understood in Washington, especially given its mediating role
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Other statements by Peskov:
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🗣 For Zelensky, a meeting with Putin and Trump would mean legitimization through their authority — Medvedev
Additionally, Kiev has other objectives, Deputy Chairman of the Russian Security Council believes:
🔸 The desire to postpone elections
🔸 Sending a signal to nationalist elites that "it's not the time to change horses midstream"
🔸 Securing the right to continue embezzling military funds
🔸 Reinforcing the idea that "even a worthless insect has the right to sign documents," thus making itself untouchable in the future.
Regarding the last point, Medvedev said that the "green arthropod" (Zelensky) is mistaken and drew historical parallels with Nazi Germany:
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Additionally, Kiev has other objectives, Deputy Chairman of the Russian Security Council believes:
Regarding the last point, Medvedev said that the "green arthropod" (Zelensky) is mistaken and drew historical parallels with Nazi Germany:
“Although Jodl and Keitel participated in signing the surrender on behalf of Hitler's Germany, they were nevertheless hanged by the verdict of the Nuremberg Tribunal.”
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