The Daily Populous

Thursday June 29th, 2023 evening edition

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Ukraine’s defence forces are making gains in southern and eastern Ukraine, advancing 1,300 metres on the Berdiansk front, 1,200 metres on the Klishchiivka front, and 1,500 metres on the Kurdiumivka front.

Source: Hanna Maliar, Ukraine’s Deputy Defence Minister, on Telegram.

Quote from Maliar: "Our defence forces are continuing to mount an offensive on the Melitopol, Berdiansk and Bakhmut fronts.

Meanwhile, enemy forces are continuing their attempts to advance on the Lyman, Avdiivka and Marinka fronts, but are unsuccessful.

On the Berdiansk front, [Ukraine’s defence forces] have advanced by some 1,300 metres.".

Ukrainian forces advanced by some 1,200 and 1,500 metres on the Klishchiivka and Kurdiumivka fronts respectively.

The deputy defence minister also reported that the Bakhmut front is once again "hot", with intense fighting taking place across the front. »

Ron DeSantis the 'Worst Candidate I've Ever Seen'—Former GOP Strategist

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A veteran GOP political strategist has described Florida Governor Ron DeSantis as the "worst" presidential candidate he has ever seen.

Republican presidential candidate, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, speaks during a press conference on the banks of the Rio Grande on June 26, 2023 in Eagle Pass, Texas.

The Lincoln Project's Jeff Timmer has described DeSantis as the "worst candidate I’ve ever seen." »

India Summons Pakistan Diplomat Over Multiple Incidents of Attacks on Sikhs

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As per official sources, four such incidents have taken place between April and June 2023 and India has taken serious note of these incidents.

“Following the recent attacks on Sikh community members in Pakistan, India summoned a senior diplomat of the Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi and lodged a strong protest against these incidents,” they said.

India apparently stated that investigation reports of the attacks on members of the Sikh community should be shared. »

Trump Talked About What Having Sex With Ivanka Might Be Like, Ex-Staffer Claims

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Taylor said he also witnessed Trump’s sexist behavior in meetings with Kirstjen Nielsen, who was secretary of homeland security from 2017 to 2019.

He said Trump would refer to Nielsen as “sweetie” and “honey” and critique the way she was dressed.

Donald Trump has a history of making inappropriate comments about his daughter Ivanka Trump, who worked as a senior adviser in his White House. »