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Press review: Putin backs ceasefire but calls for talks as Russian army shifts Kursk front

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Top stories from the Russian press on Friday, March 14th https://tass.com/pressreview/1928001

How to prepare for a recession before it’s too late

Washington Post Escalating trade wars, federal worker layoffs and market turmoil make for a gloomy economic future. But you can prepare. https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2025/03/14/tips-prepare-recession-economy-trump/

IDF identifies, strikes terrorists attempting to plant explosives in Gaza

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-846072

Supreme Court upholds verdicts in 2022 Tainan shooting case

Taipei, March 14 (CNA) The Supreme Court has upheld guilty sentences given to six people involved in a submachine gun shooting that occurred during a local election campaign in Tainan in late 2022. https://focustaiwan.tw/society/202503140016

‘Shameful’ Japanese tourists detained in China over Great Wall incident sparks outrage at home

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Two Japanese tourists were detained in China after one exposed himself on the Great Wall, causing outrage in Japan and raising concerns about declining Japanese morals. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3302429/shameful-japanese-tourists-detained-china-over-great-wall-incident-sparks-outrage-home?utm_source=rss_feed

Net profit of Russian banks in 2026 to reach $37-44 bln — regulator

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. “The year of 2025 won’t see a profit record again as the cost of credit risk and the margin of banks will return to their historical levels,” the Central Bank said https://tass.com/economy/1928125

U.S. should help Taiwan satellite communications development: Scholars

Washington, March 13 (CNA) Two U.S. scholars urged the Donald Trump administration to “support Taiwan’s development of strong satellite communications in low-earth orbit,” in an article published in the “Foreign Affairs” journal Thursday. https://focustaiwan.tw/politics/202503140015

Moscow Targeted by Second Ukrainian Drone Attack in a Week

Moscow Times Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said emergency crews were dispatched to areas where debris from several intercepted drones had fallen. https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2025/03/14/moscow-targeted-by-second-ukrainian-drone-attack-in-a-week-a88360

Wang Tzu-wei reaches All England Open men’s singles quarterfinals

Taipei, March 14 (CNA) Taiwanese shuttler Wang Tzu-wei (王子維) tied his career best at the All England Open Badminton Championships by upsetting world No. 3 Anders Antonsen of Denmark on Thursday, advancing to the men’s singles quarterfinals. https://focustaiwan.tw/sports/202503140014

China Condemns CK Hutchison-BlackRock Panama Canal Deal

New York Times The Hong Kong conglomerate CK Hutchison’s planned sale of ports in Panama to a group led by BlackRock, the American finance giant, is under fire from Beijing. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/03/14/business/panama-canal-ck-hutchison-blackrock.html