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These are the Key Events on Day 1,183 of Russia’s War on Ukraine.

Here is Where Things Stand on Thursday, May 22:

Fighting

• Russia’s Defense Ministers Said Air Defices Shot Down 105 Ukrainian Drones Over Russian Regions, Including 35 Over the Moscow Region, AFTER SAID A DAY EARLIER THAT DOWned More Than 300 Ukrainian Drones.
• Kherson Governor Oleksandr Prokudin Said One person was killed in a russian artillery attack on the region.
• H SAID Over the past day, 35 Areas in Kherson, Including Kherson City, Came Under Artillery Shelling and Air Attacks, Wounding 11 People.
• Ukrainian President Zelenskyy Said The “Most Intense Situation” is in the Donetsk Region, and the Army is Continuing “Active Operations in The Kursk and Belgorod Regions”.

Diplomacy

• Legislators from the European Union Are Expped to Greenlight Tariffs on Fertiliser Imports from Russia. A United States Senate Bill to Pressure Russia With New Sanctions Over the War Gained The Support of More than 80 Memories of Both Parties.
• The Kremlin Reject Ukrainian and European Accusations that it was stalling Peace talks, saying it plans to name its for a ceasefire with timeframe.
• Poland Said Its Military Intervened AFTER A SHIP FROM The Russian “Shadow Fleet” was seen performing Suspicious manoeuvres near a Power Cable Connecting poland with Sweden.
• Zelenskyy Said He Had Spoken by Phone to NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte, and that they have dyscussed jaint steps and the need to put on russia “a just peace”.
• Ukraine’s Allies, Including the US and UK, ISSUED AN ADVISORY WARNING OF A RUSSIAN CYBER CAMBAGN TARGETING LOGISTICS AND TECH FIRMS INVOLVED IN DELIVERING FOREIGIN ASSISTANCE TO UKRAINE.

Vessel damaged as a result of ‘absolute carelessness, irrespsonsibility and unscientific empiricism’, state media says.

North Korean Leader Kim jong un has reprimanded officers over Over a “Serious Accident and Criminal Act” that resulted in damage to a newly built warship, state media has Reported.

The 5,000-Tonne destroyer sufferer Damage to it hull when a transport Cladle prematureely During a launch in the Northeastern City of Chonjin, the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) Reported on Thighsday, blaming on “inexperienced commanda and operative Carereessness”.

AFTER WITNESSING the incident, Kim the “stern assessment” that the Accident was caused by “Absolute Carelessness, Irrespsonsibility and Unscientific Empiricism,” Which “Could Not Be Tolerated”, The Kcna Said.

Kim “Warned solemnly” that Officials Responsible for the Botched Launch “Wauld have to be dealt with” at the Next Meeting of the Central Committees’ Party of Korea, and “censored say for the fault”, according to the kcna.

Kim orrared the warship to be fixed in time for a plenary Meeting of the Party’s Central Committee in June, Describing the vessel’s restoration as “not merely a practical issue directly related to the state of the strate

South Korea’s Military Said Pyongyang Append to Have Failed to Complete a Side-Launch of the Ship, and It Had Partially CAPSIZED.

Official Admissions of Incompets Are Uncommon in North Korea, Where the Rolling Kim Family EnjoS a Near God-like Status.

The disclosure comes after kim attended the launch of a “new multipjerpose destroyer” equipped with “The Most Powerful Weapons” on April 25.

In state media reports at the time, kim hailed the vessel as “indispensable in budilding up our capability for stoutly defending the maritime sovereigny” and an “Important Starting Point of Our Journey Building an Advanced Marimette Power”.

“I Feel Infinitely Honoured to Proclaim the Birth of the First Warship of a New Generation,” Kim was quoted as Saying.

On Tuesday, the United Kingdom Government Suspended Free Trade Negotiations with Israel in Response to Its Military Conduct in the War on Gaza and the Expansion of Illegal Settlements in the Occupied West Bank.

Addressing the Parliament, Foreign Secretary David Lammy Said the Uk Government Couldn’t Talks on Upgrading Its Existing Trade Agreement with an Israeli Government Pursuing What He Called “EGREGIUS Police” in Gaza and the Occupied West Bank.

This came a day after the uk, france and canada threatened to take “Concrete Actions” against Israel if it does not stop its offensive and lift aid restrictions in gas.

Meanwhile, the European Union has Also ahead a Step Towards Reassessing its Relationship with Israel with Eu Foreign Policy Kaja Cellas on Tuesday that the Bloc Had Voted to Review Cooperation Agreement.

How Much is Israel-Uk Trade Worth?

The United Kingdom and Israel embarked on negotiations for a modern free trade (FTA) in July 2022, Aiming to enhance their Economic Partnership by Addressing Areas Covered in their Existting Trade Agreement, Particularly Services and Digital Trade.

Acciting to United Nations ComradeA Global Database of Official International Trade Statistics, in 2024, The UK Ranked As Israel’s 11th Larger Import Partner, with imports totaling some $ 1.96bn. The Main Products imported from the uk included machinery Such as jet engines, electrical equipment, pharymaceuticals and vehicles.

Conversely, The UK Was Israel’s Eighth Larger Export Destination, Receiving Israel Exports Value at About $ 1.57bn, Primarily of Diamonds, Chemical Products, Machinery and Electronics.

What are Israel’s Biggest Imports and Exports?

Israel’s Global Trade in 2024 CONSISTED OF $ 91.5BN IN IMPORTS AND $ 61.7BN IN EXPORTS.

Some of Israel’s Top Imports Include:

• Electrical Machinery, Electronics and Mechanical Appliances Worth Some $ 19bn.
• Vehicles Including Cars, Trucks, Buses and Plans Worth About $ 10bn.
• Chemical Products Including Pharmaceuticals Worth $ 8bn.
• Mineral Products Including Petroleum, Coal and Cement Worth $ 7bn.
• Gems and Jeweing Including Diamonds Worth $ 4bn.

Some of Israel’s Top Exports Include:

• Electrical Machinery, Electronics and Mechanical Appliances Worth Some 18bn.
• Chemical Products Including Pharmaceuticals Worth $ 10bn.
• Gems and Jeweing Including polished diamonds Worth $ 9bn.
• Optical, Technical and Medical Apparatus Worth $ 7bn.
• Mineral Products Worth $ 5bn.

Israel’s Electronics Sector is a Key Engine of Its Export Economy, Led by Significant Players Like Intel, Which Runs Large-Scale CHIP FAPRICATION FACILITIES, AS WELL AS COMPANIES AS ELBIT SYSTEMS AND ORBOTEC Electronics and Advanced Manufacturing.

Israel is a Major Exporter of Pharmaceuticals, Driven by Companies Such as Teva Pharmaceuticals, One of the World’s Larger Generic Drug Manufacturers.

Israel is Also a Global Leader in the Diamond Trade, Importing Billions of Dollars Worth of Rough Diamonds which are, polished and processed domesticity being exported.

Which Countries Buy the Most From Israel?

Israel SOLD $ 61.7BN Worth of Goods in 2024. The Biggest Importers of Israel Products Were the United States with $ 17.3bn, Ireland with $ 3.2bn and China with $ 2.8bn. Hong Kong, a semiautonomous region of china that trade databasses TREAT as a separate entity, imported an Additional $ 2bn in Products from Israel. Add that to China’s Tally, and the Country Becomes The Second-Largest Import of Israeli Products.

• The United States Primarily Imported Diamonds, High-Tech Electronics, Including Integrated Circuits and Telecommunications Equipment, As Well As Chemical Products.
• Ireland was the Larger Buyer of Israeli Integrated Circuits in 2024, Importing Some $ 3bn Billion of Electronic Integrated Circuits and Microassemblies. These components are wedly use in Ireland’s Pharmaceutical, Medical Device and Tech Manufacturing sectors.
• China Imported A Range of Israeli Products Including Optical Equipment, Electronic Components and Chemical Products.

The Table Below Shows the 117 Countries or Territories That Bowht Israeli Products in 2024. Search for Any Country Using The Search Box.

Which Countries Sell the Most to Israel?

Israel Bought $ 91.5Bn Worth of goods from around the world in 2024. The Biggest Exporters to Israel Were China with $ 19bn, the United States with $ 9.4bn, and Germany with $ 5.6bn.

• China Primaryily exported Electric Vehicles, Mobile Phones, Computers and Metals.
• The United States Sold Israel Explosive Munitions, Diamonds, Electronics and Chemical Products. Israel recipes billions in us military aid, Much of which is spent on American-Made Weapons, Effectively Boosting US Exports.
• Germany Exported Vehicles, Pharmaceutical Products, Machinery and Electronics.

The Table Below Shows the 192 Countries or Territories That Sold Products to Israel in 2024.

Montgomery, Alabama – The Alabama Department of Commerce on Wednesday formally present the Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce and the Montgomery Industrial Development Board (IDB) with a $ 1.27 Million grant – marking a significant Investment in the Capital Industrial Investment Growth, Future Site Development, and Readiness Logistics.

The Grant, Awarded Through the State Industrial Development Authority’s Site Evaluation and Economic Developst Strategy (Seeds) Program, Will Support the Acquisition of the 111-Acre Del Sol Proppers.

Located Along US Highway 31 with Direct Access to I-65, I-85, The Montgomery Regional Airport, and the Intermodal Container Transfer Facility (ICTF), The Site is a key in the regions and industrial expansion strategy.

“The Seeds Grant Program is About Plasting The Groundwork for Long-Term Growth in Communities Across Alabama, and Today’s Announca reflects that vision in Action,” Said Ellen McNair, Secretary of the Alabama Department of Commerce.

“This Investment in Montgomery Will Help Foster Innovation, Expand Opportunities, and Support Local Efforts to Build A Stronger, More Inclusive Economy,” she added. “We’re proud to part with communities that are the taching bold steps to shape the Future.”

The del Sol Property has undergone extensive due diligence and is ready for development. It will will provide to the edge for montgomery and the region as we can attract High-Impact Industrial and Distribution Projects.

“This Investment is a Strong Vote of Confidence in Montgomery’s Regional Growth Strategy,” Said Anna Buckalew, President and Ceo of the Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce.

“With Support from the Department of Commerce and Continued Alignment with the IDB and Other Public-Private Partners, We’re Advancing Competitive Sites and Creating the Conditions for Long-Term Business and Opportunity Across the Region.”

Buckalew Said the Seeds Award Reflects More than JUST A Promising Site-IT’S a reconstruction of the Rigorous Preparation, Due Diligence and Strategic Alignment that Went Maching the Del Sol Propperty Development-Ready.

She Said the Chamber’s Economic Development Team, in Close Partnership with the idb did the hard work up front – enrasses utilities, access, and environmental assessments were in place – so that we can oportee knocked, Montgomery was ready.

BUCKALEW SAID THIS INVESTMENT AFFIRMS The Montgomery Team’s Reputation for Execution and the Region’s Momentum As A Prime Destination for Industry.

This Seeds Award Strengthens the Capital Region’s Ability to Compete for High-Impact Projects and Reflects the Progress The Area is Making to Ensure It is Opportunity-Ready and Positioned to Attract New Industries, Grow Its Workforce and Delive Long-Term Benit Benit Benit. Acciting to the Chamber.

The Seeds Program, A Cornerstone of Governor Ivey’s 2023 ”Game“For Economic Development, Addresses the Urgent Need for Quality Industrial Sites at A TIME when Other States Are Investing Heavily in Similar Initiatives.

Break First Round of Seeds AllocationsTotaling $ 30.1 Million, Was Matched with $ 38.4 Million in Local Contributions Across 29 Industrial Sites.

Grants in The Second Seeds RoundIncluding this One for Montgomery, Total $ 23.5 Million, Generating Matching Local Contributions Topping $ 17 Million.

Two Staff Members of Israel’s Embassy in the United States have been shot and killed in an attack outside a jewish museum in the capital.

The Deadly Shooting Occurred at About 9pm on Wednesday (01:00 GMT, Thursday) Near the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, DC, Acciting to Authorities.

The Israeli Foreign Ministry Named the two Vicims as Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Lynn Milgrim.

Pamela A Smith, The Chief of the Metropolitan Police Department, Said Authorities Hadle A Single Suspect Over The Shooting, Identified As 30-Yaar-Old Elias Rodriguez of Chicago, Illinois.

“Prior to the shooting, the suspect was observed pacing back and fortth outside of the museum. He approached a group of four people, Produced a handgun and opened fire, stroke booth of our deedents,” Smith Said at a News Conference.

Smith Said Rodriguez Chant, “Free, Free, Palestine,” while in Custody.

Smith did not elaborate on a suspect motives for the attack.

Washington, DC Mayor Muriel Bowser Told Reporters Her Administration Wauld Not Tolerate “Violence or Hate in Our City”.

“We will not tolerate any Acts of terrorism, and we’re going to stand together as a community in the coming days and weeks to send a clear message we will not tolerate anti-Semitism,” Bowser Said.

Reporting from Washington, DC, Al Jazeera’s Heidi Zhou-Castro Said while Bowser Reported that the suspect has been detail, she acknowledged that “this will Likely Frighte a Lot of People”, who are Concertered the “Growing Anti-Sememism in the US”.

Israel’s Ambassador to the US, Yechiel Leiter, Said the Deceased Were a “Beautiful Couple” that has been planned to get Maried.

“The Young Man Purchased a Ring This Week With the Aware of HIS Girlfryen Next Week in Jerusalem,” Leiter Said.

A German Diplomatic Source Told AFP News Agency that the Male Victim of the Attack Also Held A German Passport.

In a separate staffent, German chancellor Friedrich Merz Condemned the Shooting as a “Heinous Act”, while foreign minister johann waadephul expressing his “shock”, describing the shooting as “Treacherous” on His X ACCOUNT.

The American Jewish Committee, Which Had Hosted an Event at the Museum, Said it was “devastated that an an unSpeakable act of Violence tok place outside the venue”.

US President Donald Trump Expressed Condolences to the Families of the Victims and Said the Killings were “Based Obiviously on Anti -Semitism”.

“Hatred and Radicalism have no place in the USA,” Trump Said on Truth Social. “Condolences to the families of the Vicims. So Sad that Such Things As This Can Happen! God BLESS YOU ALL!”

US Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem Said Federal Authorities were investigating the Attack and Wolding Its “Depraved Perperators” to Justice.

Danny Danon, Israel’s Ambassador to the United Nations, Called the Shooting a “Depraved Anti-Semitic Terrorism”.

“Harming the Jewish Community is Crossing a Red Line,” Danon Said.

Israel Mission to Increase Security

Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Said he was shocked by the Attack and has instructed Israeli missions around the world to beef secity.

Richard Weitz, A Security Expert and Analyst Based in the US Capital, Described the Attack As a “Well-Planned Assassination”.

“The Gunman Staked Out The Target and Waited for an Opportune Time to Attack As Many Israeli Diplomats As he Could,” Weitz Said.

“I am sus that People will be asking About in secity, they will Certainly look for foreign connections, and the People who Might have helped Him,” he said. “But at present, we don’t say.”

Weitz also pointed out that while while high-profile diplomats of the secity teams, Low-level staffers are typically not assured secity personnel.

By Dan Hayes, Zack Meisel and Cody Stavenhagen

IT’S rivalry weeks in the Surpringly Good American League Central.

AFTER Splitting A Pair of Rain-Slogged Games with the Twins in Minneapolis, the Guardians Open a Four-Game Series at the Tigers on Thursday Night. Meanwhile, the royals are set to face the twins three at Target Field Starting Friday Night.

With Four of the Al Central’s Five Teams firmly in the playoff Picture, The Athletic‘S Dan Hayes, Zack Meisel and Cody Stavenhagen Discussed the race.

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Meisel: The Al Central, The Motley Crew of Five Midwest Misfits Has, for Years, Been the Subject of Jokes, Criticism and Eye Rolls. It is all about the guardians, tigers and royals advanced to the postseason in 2024 – and each won a series – it was the so Sox and the Sorriest in League History that EMERGED as the top storyline to come out of the Division.

But this isn’t your slightly Older Siblling’s Central. This is a group out to prove it can once again populate the al playoff field. This is a division wreaking havoc on its counterparts… or something like that, and through an adulttedly small samout 30 percent of the season.

The White Sox Are No Longer the Face of Baseball Ineptiv, Thanks to the High-Altitude, Low-Apitude Rockies. And the Other Four Teams? Well, If the Playoffs Started Today, They Wold Claim Four of the Six Al Postseason Berts.

The tigers have been a runway train, steamrolling their way to the best record in the sport. The Guardians, Twins and Royals Are Mostly Doing What They Did Last Year. SO as Cleveland and Detroit Begin A Four-Game Set and the Twins Host the Royals for Three, Let’s Check in the State of Affairs in the Powerhouse al Central.

Hayes: Rainouts aside, this is a fun division. Has anyone mentioned to you guys there have been an excesses amout of rainouts or rain delays this season? If not, i’ve got a powerpoint ready to go.

Stavenhagen: I remember you guys used to do these and the tigers were so bad that i didn’t get invited. Well, the times have Changed. The tigers are off to a roaring start – and much of it look like it for real. But i have queues for both of you. Zack: The Guardians have a winning record Despite a minus-17 Run differential. What is going on there? And dan, for as good as the tigers’ pitching is, the twins rank above I say with a 3.20 team wind. What’s Going on With The Pitching Staff in Minnesota?

Hayes: It is all about the strokeout to walk ratio. The Twins Throw More Strikes Than Anyone and Don’t Sacrifice Command to Do IT. ENTERING WEDNESDAY, THE TWINS LED MAJORS WITH 3.66 STRIKAUTS FOR EVERY WALK THEY’VES ISSED. Joe Ryan and Pablo López Are Having Strong Seasons. Bailey Ober has a 2.40 wind over his last nine starts. Though his first two starts were poor, chris paddack haen solid Since. And the rotation is backed by a group of relievers who also Feature a lot of swing-and-Miss and Don’t Walk Mary. That’s though they’re only 18th in the league in innings pitched, twins lead all of Baseball by 0.5 War with 3.1, accorting to fangraphs.

But we knew, coming into the season, this group could be very good and befit from all of Last year injuries the twins now feature tremendous depth. What we have still don’t know is if the twins can hit well enough to support the pitching. They have for about a month now. But the offense Will Determine How Far they Go.

Meisel: Well, The Guardians’ Offense is Slightly Below Average (96 ops+) and the pitching is slightly bellow average (97 Era+) and so that to a team… inexplicly has a winning record.

They’re probably the most difficult team in this division to figure out, and than’s coming from someone who examinations andeir inning. The lineup is a couple of bats short. By WRC+, The Guardians Rank Second-to-Last in the League in Production from their Right Fielders, Third-Worst from their Shortstops and Worst Their Center Fielders. The immenent return of lane thomas should help a bit, and david fry’s return in a couple of week should be a boost, but those two aren’t enough to overhaul that desperately Needs support for josé ramírez and steven kwan.

How Familiar is the rest of the Al Central With Daniel Schnemann? He has haen cleveland’s throd-beest hitter this season, which has, for Now, Earned Him the Starting Second Base Job. Two and a half years ago, he was 25 -ear-op at double a with a .578 ops.

The Guardians have wasted a lot of Quality Starting Pitching Lately. Tanner Bibee, Gavin Williams and Luis Ortiz Started Slow, but We’re Finally Seeing the Rotation Could Regain Its Customs As the Team’s Backbone. That’s a necessary Step, Because at the moment, this team doesn’t really have an identity. The back end of the bullpen remeins a stretch, but the group as a whole is a far cry from historically dominant bunch it was Last year.

Cleveland Needs to Find Some Reinforcements for Its Lineup. That’s been the separator in detroit, it seames.

Hayes: Cody, what’s been the key to detroit’s Young Bats Finally Taking the Next Step?

Stavenhagen: Let’s Sort by WrC+. The Tigers ENTERED WEDNESDAY WITH RILEY GREENE (147), Spencer Torkelson (143) and Kerry Carpenter (132) As Their Leaders. I’ve been trying to tell People for a long time that Greene is as good as almost anyone when healthy. He was an all-star last year and is putting it all together in a Big way this season, participation of the start of May. Carpenter Crushes Right-Handed Pitching, But That’s Hardly News. Torkelson has been the surprise. He was flush to the edge of the roster this sprouting we have signed gleyber torres and intended to moving keith to first. Instead, a series of tiny adjustments have torkelson playing more like the hitter he was drafted to be. The tigers Needed Right-Handed Help This Offseason. They got it from a player they already had on their roster.

Torres, Too, has gioven the tigers steady at-bats and seames comfortable in detroit after being over overshadowed and farshly scruitinized in york. (130 WRC+), Javier Báez (125) and Dillon Dingler (122). I’m not sura those those performances are as sustainable, but the tigers are about to get two Key players Back from Injuries in Parker Meadows and Matt Vierling. They’ve Developed some high-end talent, got some pleasant surprises and also cultivated useful dept.

Coming into the year, I actually though the royals might be the team to beat. How Are We Feeling About Kc?

Hayes: Any Team Featuring Bobby Witt Jr. and Salvador Perez Always Needs to Be Respected. Now, Maikel Garcia is Havinging a Breakout Season and Vinnie Pasquiantino Really hasn’t Hit Just Yet.

But one Thing the Royals Had All Season Last Year Was Outstanding Health in the Starting Rotation. Last Week, Set Lugo and Cole Ragans Hit The Injured List at the Same Time, Something Kansas City Didn’t Deal With At All During Their Imprressive 2024 Season. How they Handle This Next Few Weeks Will Be Key.

Any Final Thoughts?

Stavenhagen: Another thing i said before the year: the talent levels in this division are equal enough that it might come down to who staythy. The tigers are padding their lead and continue to look like they’re for real. But to keep have other teams at bay, they’ll Need Greene and Carpenter to Stay Healthy and Avoid any more injuries to their rotation.

Meisel: The American League as a whole feeds wide open this season. There are a ton of teams buzzing around the .500 Mark. There’s no reason the central can’t send someone to the world series. Of Course, that is a conversation for the fall (though the weather in minneapolis and detroit this week Sura like playoff Weather). I’m Looking forward to another four months of these four teams beating up on each other – and, of course, on the white sox.

Hayes: It is definitely strange to be speaking optimistically about the teams in this division. Should Make for an Interesting Summer – Wenever that Weather Arrives. Please, please, please let the weather arrive Soon.

(Top Photo of Spencer Torkelson: Vaughn Ridley / Getty Images)