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By Mike Stone, Patricia Zengerle and Humeyra Pamuk WASHINGTON (Reuters) -President Joe Biden on Wednesday announced a fresh U.S. infusion of $1 billion in weapons for Ukraine that includes anti-ship rocket systems, artillery rockets, howitzers and ammunition. In a phone call with Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, Biden said he told the embattled leader about the …

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By Hyonhee Shin and Yeni Seo SEOUL (Reuters) – K-pop pioneers BTS faced tears and sympathy from fans but anger from shareholders in their management company on Wednesday, a day after the band, pleading exhaustion, announced a break from group musical activities to pursue solo projects. Many in South Korea reacted with shock and dismay …

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(Reuters) – The United States will provide an additional $1 billion in security assistance to Ukraine for its efforts in the eastern Donbas, the recent focus of Russia’s invasion, President Biden told his Ukrainian counterpart during a call on Wednesday. The supports includes “additional artillery and coastal defense weapons, as well as ammunition for the …

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By Guy Faulconbridge LONDON (Reuters) – Russia said on Wednesday that the West had “shot itself in the head” by trying to limit energy imports from the oil and gas fields of Siberia due to the Ukraine conflict, in sharp contrast to China which has increased deliveries of energy. The war in Ukraine – and …

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BEIJING (Reuters) – China will act decisively in ramping up support for the economy and roll out more policy steps but will refrain from issuing excessive money, state media quoted the cabinet as saying on Wednesday. China’s economy showed signs of recovery in May after slumping in the prior month as industrial production rose unexpectedly, …

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(Reuters) – Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed in a phone call with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping to expand cooperation in energy, finance and industry as Moscow faces unprecedented Western sanctions over Ukraine, the Kremlin said on Wednesday. “It was agreed to expand cooperation in energy, finance, industry, transport and other spheres, taking into account …

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HONG KONG (Reuters) – Hong Kong reported 1,047 new COVID-19 infections on Wednesday, the first time the daily tally has topped 1,000 since mid-April, as cases crept up ahead of celebrations of the 25th anniversary of the city’s handover to mainland China. (Reporting by the Hong Kong newsroom)

BANGKOK (Reuters) – Thailand’s opposition parties on Wednesday filed a no-confidence motion against Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha and 10 cabinet ministers, accusing them of graft, economic mismanagement and of undermining democracy and clinging to power. The opposition expects the censure debate to take place next month and hopes it will bring down Prayuth’s 17-party government. …

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TAIPEI (Reuters) – Taiwan’s Foreign Ministry condemned organisers of the World Cup in Qatar on Wednesday for saying Taiwanese fans may be listed as being from China, and demanded organisers not allow “improper political factors” to interfere in sporting events. The issue is extremely sensitive for democratically-governed Taiwan, which bristles at China’s claims of sovereignty …

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