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Today we bring you the latest news about the developments in Russia, an analysis of the leading export countries, and the record-breaking Hajj pilgrimage. These stories, plus rescued dogs from a Missouri puppy mill, are just some of what you'll find in today's newsletter. But that's not all. Scroll down for quick news hits, our events calendar, and a knowledge hub. Happy reading! Vildana
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| 1 | | Russia experienced uncertainty and a brief threat of civil war as Putin's war on Ukraine led to an armed mutiny, which was eventually resolved through a deal with mercenary leader Yevgeniy Prigozhin. The Wagner Group, led by Prigozhin, initially seized key installations in Rostov-on-Don and embarked on a rapid advance toward Moscow before reaching a deal and withdrawing from the regional military HQ. More: - The rebellion posed a significant challenge to Putin's leadership, with Prigozhin targeting Russia's military leadership rather than Putin himself.
- The mutiny garnered popular support and revealed divisions within Russia, causing discomfort for the Kremlin.
- Putin prioritized the war on Ukraine and promised severe punishment for the rebels while cutting a deal with Prigozhin within 24 hours.
- World leaders, including President Biden, closely monitored the situation and assessed its impact on the war in Ukraine.
- The rebellion's implications and potential attempts by Ukraine's military to take advantage of the situation within Russia remained uncertain.
Zoom Out: - U.S. intelligence officials had anticipated an internal power struggle between the Wagner group and the Russian government as the invasion of Ukraine stalled.
- In November 2022, All Eyes on Wagner issued a report about the group's activities in Mali, the West African country.
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What the numbers say: In 2022, China emerged as the world's top exporter, with exports reaching nearly $3.6T, while the U.S. ranked second with exports surpassing $2T, followed by Germany with $1.6T, according to WTO (World Trade Organization). China's export value doubled between 2012 and 2021, accounting for approximately 15% of global merchandise exports and 6.5% of global service exports. Relevance: Recent tensions around Taiwan, a self-governing island democracy that Beijing claims as part of China, and the G7's response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine have raised questions about potential sanctions on China in a Taiwan crisis. As the world's second-biggest economy, 10 times the size of Russia, and the world's largest trader, China has deep global economic ties that would make full-scale sanctions highly costly for all parties. Influence: The situation in Taiwan featured heavily in meetings that the U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken had with Chinese leader Xi Jinping and other senior officials in Beijing past week. | | | |
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| 3 | | The Hajj pilgrimage is seeing record-breaking attendance in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, as millions of Muslims gather at the holy site of the Kaaba. The annual Hajj pilgrimage commenced in Mecca on Sunday with the circling of the Kaaba, and this year's event is expected to break attendance records. More: - The Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah stated that it anticipates the largest Hajj pilgrimage in history, with over 2.5 million Muslims participating.
- COVID-19 pandemic restrictions, which have been in place since 2020, have been fully relaxed, allowing more pilgrims to attend.
- In 2020, only 10,000 people were permitted to participate in Hajj, followed by 59,000 in 2021, and last year there was a cap of 1 million people.
- This year's pilgrimage is being held in challenging conditions, with temperatures reaching nearly 45 degrees Celsius (113 degrees Fahrenheit).
- Saudi authorities have made preparations to ensure the well-being and safety of the pilgrims, including the deployment of food supplies and security forces.
- More than 32,000 health workers and ambulances are on standby to address cases of heat stroke, dehydration, and exhaustion.
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| 4 | | Dozens of dogs rescued from a breeding mill in Missouri have arrived at Bradley International Airport in Connecticut, where they will be available for adoption through the Connecticut Humane Society. The 21 dogs were part of a larger group of 225 dogs rescued by the Bissell Pet Foundation and the National Mill Dog Rescue. More: - The Connecticut Humane Society collaborated with other rescues in Connecticut, New York, Michigan, Wisconsin, and Missouri to coordinate the transfers of the dogs.
- The dogs include a mix of ages and breeds, such as poodles, dachshunds, Pomeranians, and Cavalier King Charles spaniels.
- Veterinary care will be provided to the dogs upon their arrival in Connecticut, including thorough check-ups and dental work.
- The dogs will also undergo spaying and neutering, as they were used for breeding in the mills.
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JPMorgan predicts a "boil the frog" recession with a synchronized global hard landing in 2024. The U.S. should prepare for an economic downturn as aggressive monetary tightening due to high inflation leads to a worldwide recession.
More: - JPMorgan assigns a 36% probability to the most likely outcome, where the U.S. and the global economy enter a recession simultaneously.
- This scenario is driven by strong monetary tightening in response to persistent inflation.
- The second-most likely outcome, with a 32% chance, is a "slip-sliding away" recession.
- In this scenario, the U.S. experiences a mild recession while other economies remain resilient due to an ongoing credit crunch.
- JPMorgan gives the U.S. a 23% chance of a Goldilocks soft-landing scenario, where the economy avoids a recession entirely.
- The Fed has raised interest rates significantly to curb inflation, with rates at their highest range since 2007.
- There is a 74% market expectation of another rate hike in July, and the New York Fed forecasts a 71% chance of a U.S. recession by May 2024.
Zoom Out: - The World Bank has predicted a global recession for 2023, anticipating GDP growth of 1.7%, the slowest pace outside the 2009 and 2020 recessions since 1993.
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| 6 | | According to the Chinese foreign ministry, China expressed support for Russia's national stability following the failed mutiny by the Wagner group. The mutiny posed a serious challenge to President Vladimir Putin's hold on power and came amid Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Key points from the article: - China's Deputy Foreign Minister Andrei Rudenko held talks in Beijing on "international" issues following the events of the mutiny.
- The Chinese foreign ministry initially mentioned discussions on Sino-Russian relations and "international and regional issues of common concern."
- Later, China supported Russia in maintaining its national stability and considered the recent tensions in Russia as internal affairs.
- Rudenko's visit to China, a crucial ally of Russia, is seen as a response to the mutiny led by Yevgeny Prigozhin, the mercenary leader.
- Chinese military expert Song Zhongping stated that China would support Russia while stressing non-interference in its internal affairs.
- Chinese media has closely followed the mutiny but refrained from official remarks.
- The state-controlled Global Times criticized Western media's portrayal of the mutiny as an attempt to undermine Russian social unity.
Zoom Out: - China's Embassy in Russia told Chinese media outlet Southern Metropolis Daily on Saturday that the region around Moscow was calm.
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